Best Tent Camping near Marshall, AR
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Best Tent Sites Near Marshall, Arkansas (25)
1. Haw Creek Falls Camping
22 Reviews•81 Photos•583 SavesPelsor, ArkansasAs of Oct 2021 - Haw Creek Falls—Located on Hwy 123, this newly designated Point of Interest will be accessible year-round. Removal of the gate across the low-water bridge and suspension of fees will be immediately implemented, and camping will still be allowed in designated campsites. A slow transition of amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts will be removed over time as they become unusable or unsafe. Trash services will be managed by the user as “pack it in, pack it out.” Active partner groups and volunteers are helping extend the life of current amenities, excluding trash services. Several volunteer workdays have been hosted at this site in the last several months, which have proven to be immensely beneficial to keeping this primitive area operational. Please note, this area is subject to flash flooding and visitors are responsible for monitoring conditions and taking precautionary measures. Removal of the gate does not indicate the area is always safe during changing weather conditions. Surrounded by a beautiful mature hardwood forest, this campground is located on a small mountain stream with picturesque falls, rocks, and a bluff. Big Piney Wild and Scenic River are nearby. There is an accessible trail to the Haw Creek Falls. Camping - 9 family units. Camping trailers are allowed but no special facilities are available. Access to the Ozark Highlands Trail. The recreation area is closed following the 3rd week of December and reopens the 3rd week of March. Please note that the campground is closed when heavy rain is forecast. Campground and Day-Use Area Rules
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
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2. Rush Campground — Buffalo National River
4 Reviews•21 Photos•44 SavesCozahome, ArkansasRush Campground is a first come, first serve campground in the lower district of the park. Rush has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities and no flush restrooms. Drinking water is available when fees are collected March 15 - November 14. It is free to camp at Rush in the winter. All sites are limited to 6 people per site and each site is $16 per night. This is a pack in/pack out facility, trash collection is not available.
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3. Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI)
10 Reviews•38 Photos•108 SavesHector, ArkansasEffective October 2021, Bayou Bluff became a Point of Interest. The fees are suspended for camping and day use and is now open all year. Upper loop is closed to camping and will be eliminated completely. Use of the vault toilet, large pavilion, three shelters, and a small pavilion will remain. The pavilions are managed on a first-come, first-service basis. Trash services are managed by visitors as "pack-it-in, pack-it-out," and Leave No Trace ethics are posted on information kiosks.
Active partner groups and volunteers are helping extend the life of the current amenities, excluding trash services.
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4. Shine Eye Gravel Bar — Buffalo National River
1 Review•4 Photos•30 SavesSt. Joe, Arkansas- Pets
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5. Spring Creek Campground — Buffalo National River
2 Reviews•3 Photos•3 SavesHarriet, ArkansasSpring Creek Campground is a first come, first serve campground near Harriet, AR. Spring Creek has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities, no flush restrooms, and no water.
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6. Carver Campground — Buffalo National River
3 Reviews•34 Photos•36 SavesVendor, ArkansasCarver is a first come, first serve campground in the upper district of the park. It has 8 tent only sites with potable water, but no electrical amenities. A vault restroom is available. This is a pack in/pack out facility with no trash service.
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7. Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
9 Reviews•27 Photos•95 SavesPonca, Arkansas- Fires
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
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$5 - $245 / night
8. Dillards Ferry — Buffalo National River
1 Review•3 Photos•38 SavesCozahome, Arkansas- Pets
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9. Gilbert Gravel Bar — Buffalo National River
1 Review•2 SavesBuffalo National River, Arkansas- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews near Marshall, Arkansas
611 Reviews of 25 Marshall Campgrounds
- Richard
Ranger
Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park
Nice little park
This park is pretty much spotless. I tent camped in the fall and loved it. All the tent sites have a gravel pad, picnic table and fire ring. Lots of trees to set up your hammock. They have a swim beach and small boat rentals in the summer. There’s a nice paved walking trail too. I highly recommend.
Devin M.
GuideWoolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park
Nice area but tent sites are not good
Lake is nice. Didn’t catch many fish though. Swim area is very well kept. Adorable pedal boats. Tent camping sites are right at the entrance on the road. You have to park in the parking lot and carry all your stuff to the camp ground. Definitely don’t recommend using a tent site at all. The entire park is very well kept and very clean. Park staff were very nice and helpful. Mountain biking trail is in good condition. North loop was even good for my 8 year old while I did trail running. Cute little state park.
JonMark
Scout
White River Campgrounds
Wors Campgrounds.. the camp manager is the worst I have ever seen
Even though their website says they have tent camping they DO NOT
Julia B.Scout
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Angler’s Paradise
Park is clean and well run. Along the beautiful White River, trout heaven. 3 “cabins” available, these are park model RVs in permanent spots along the River. Tent sites with no hookups available, but not at rivers edge. You can put a tent on an RV spot. Programs available from park rangers. Store in campgrounds has most of what you may have forgotten. Tent sites have trees for setting a hammock, some better than others.
Arkansas F.GuideBuffalo Point C Loop
Great for canoeing and hiking
This a a great park with direct access to the Buffalo River and hiking trails including one with a cave to explore. This loop is perfect for walk-in tent camping.
The Rangers are very helpful and a great resource for new visitors.
- Travis G.
TravelerCedar Ridge RV Park - Temporarily Closed
Great campsite
Have stayed here twice so far and love it. Price is cheap and they work off the trust system. They have electric and water camper hookups and tent camping. They also have a little bath house there too. Not 5 star lodging but the view over white river is breathtaking.
Leah H.Guide
Tyler Bend Walk-in Tent Sites
Tyler Bend Camp Ground
Relatively quiet during the week. Many great campsites with sun and shade, flat, grassy spots good for tent camping. The sites right on the tree line have several good spots for hanging hammocks as well. Right next to river. Flushing toilets, showers. Beautiful area! We will be coming back to this one.
- Arkansas F.Guide
Sylamore Creek Camp
Quiet little campground
For a small campground, this place has a lot to offer. Well stocked store, RV sites, tent sites, group sites, cabins, pavilion, and even a stage for events.
Quick access to the Syllamore Trail, the creek, and nearby mountain biking trails.
- Arkansas F.Guide
Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River
Great canoeing and hiking
This a a great park with direct access to the Buffalo River and hiking trails including one with a cave to explore. The Rangers are very helpful and a great resource for new visitors.
The park has RV sites, walk-in tent sites and group sites.
Fred S.
LegendBull Shoals-White River State Park
Great view of the White River
Mainly an RV campground with some tent sites. Camped with our camper van at site #35 along the White River. Long walk to the restroom from here. The RV sites have paved drives & offer views of the river. Most sites are small, feels crowded, although there were many unoccupied "Reserved" sites. No privacy between most sites; can easily hear conversations from neighboring sites. Table, firepit, water & electric hookups included. The restroom/shower house is clean & warm. Campground is popular with fishermen. Big Bluff hiking trail nearby; excellent trail. T-Mobile service is very good. Campground is clean & well maintained. To us, the layout of the RV sites along the river had a mobile home park feel to it. The 20 tent sites are in a wooded section away from the river. These sites appear to be spacious- more so than the RV sites.
- KKim B.Ranger
Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River
Buffalo River national Park
Beautiful river among bluffs and forests. This campsite does allow reservations so it’s the safest bet for your trip through the park in the summer. There are some walk-in tent sites too but you won’t be very far from your car. Nice and simple campground, clean, actual hot showers.
Drea R.Traveler
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
Magical lil’ Campground
This place is not your run of the mill rest stop. Car camp, hammock, tent camp, or rent one the cabins to enjoy the roaming goats and horses around the property. Infamously known in AR as one of the best climbing spots. It does get quite busy, so it’s best to arrive earlier in the day to claim a good spot.
- PPaul P.Guide
Rush Campground — Buffalo National River
Hidden treasure beautiful place
This is primitive camping at its best. They have one vault toilet, 12 tent sites, and a water spigot. Right on the beautiful buffalo river. The sites were patrolled by rangers on a regular basis. However, the rangers were great and knew a lot about area. I can’t wait to go back.
- Shannon M.Guide
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
My favorite place to camp!
We had a great time camping Memorial Day Weekend. We tent camped. The campsite was really nice and everyone was very friendly. The visitor center is awesome and the park had several activities available. We went to an owl talk and a bear talk that was very informative. We also did the lake cruise. I would highly recommend this park. This is my favorite camping spot.
Lacee G.RangerWoolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park
Bring your kayak and enjoy
The tent site that we had was great. (Site 37) It was right by the water with tons of room and a nice, level ground. Some hammock trees were nearby as well.There was a shared water spigot near the site.
You park in a small lot behind the tent sites and carry your things a short distance.
The bathrooms were clean, but they were quite a distance from the tents. This was my one and only complaint about this SP.
In the warmer months, starting in May, they rent out kayaks, paddle boats, and canoes. There is also a small concession stand you can order from.
My husband caught one fish while we were there from our camp site. It’s very handy being that close to the water.
There is a great hiking trail around the lake. About 3.5 miles if you combine the cabin trail with the Huckleberry trail. It was an enjoyable hike. There were people of all ages enjoying it.
We would definitely camp in this spot again!
- Arkansas F.Guide
South Maumee Camping Area — Buffalo National River
Good canoeing spot
There are a handful of tent sites, a primitive bathroom, and direct access to the Buffalo River.
There is limited shelter during bad lightning storms. The road in is very dicey and a long way off the main road. Does provide a good place to take out or start a canoe trip and it is free.
Dave R.GuideBull Shoals-White River State Park
One of the Best Campgrounds
We stay here 3 or 4 times a year, they have lots to offer. Bike/hiking trails, horse shoe pits, basketball court, a very large picnic area a store with thing's if you forget something, very nice bathrooms with showers. They offer tent camping area that's pretty nice, and rv camp site with Full hook ups and some with just water and electric. It's a must see, also, some site are available year round
- Natalie M.Scout
Kyles Landing Campground — Buffalo National River
would definitely stay there again!
the drive in is something you have to be thoughtful about. I went with a group from my school and we had vans and it was a very rough gravel road. so this is definitely more of a tent camping spot. It is in a valley and is quite beautiful. we stopped there on our way from backpacking the buffalo river trail and it was a great stopping point. There are bathrooms but no showers. there is a fee to stay in the camp but is not ridiculous.
- JJannetta C.Traveler
Shiloh - Greers Ferry Lake
Beautiful "beach" feel
We tent camped on a small point of the park-we were the only one in that area. it was a beautiful location, cool breezes off the lake all night, moon rising above. it was wonderful!! Slept with the rainfly off and never got hot! Perfect campsite. Drove to a marina to paddle board and kayak to Sugarloaf mountain the next day. The paddle was a little rough with the current, but making it to the island, hiking to the top and getting that view of the lake-priceless! Bucket list checkoff.
- AAlison C.Ranger
Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park
Beautiful, peaceful campground with lots to do.
This was our second trip to Woolly Hollow. The first time was in April, and the trails and waterfalls were better maintained and more beautiful in April. We still enjoyed our trip though. They have great trails for hiking and mountain biking. There is a nice swimming area with a shop to order drinks/snacks. The park rangers and staff were super friendly and helpful. The bathroom facilities were clean. Although we stayed in the RV camp area, the tent camping area had some great sites, some right on the water.
- AAshlee B.Guide
White Buffalo Resort
Awesome Location & Friendly Staff
The staff here goes above & beyond! The campsites are close together but the amenities are worth it. Very family friendly. Right on the White River with easy access to the Buffalo River by boat, canoe, or kayak. Pool, playground, small store with essentials, boat rentals, ping pong, & more. Tent sites are mixed with smaller travel trailers. We would definitely recommend reserving a River front site! We rented a boat and explored the Buffalo River - it was very relaxing & amazing views.
- BBill M.Scout
White Buffalo Resort
This is one incredible camping experience
This is an incredible place to camp. Your camp is where the White River and Buffalo rivers merge. If you enjoy fishing this has some of the best trout and bass fishing in the area. The resort has cabins, full hookup sites , tent sites, pool and play area for the kids. If you like to just float or fish they can help you with what you need. There is also boat rentals , fishing guides, just plain relaxing. The resort is family owned,
- Robin A.Scout
Dogwood Springs Campground
Love this place!
The owner was extremely nice. He went over the trails in the area & marked the ones I wanted to go to on a map - which was extremely helpful since I kept losing cell service/gps while driving. The tent site where I stayed had a picnic table with a lean-to over it & electric. They provided some firewood as well. There are bathrooms & showers. Nothing fancy, but after a long day hiking the shower was a godsend. I'll definitely stay there again!
- Fred S.Legend
Group Dispersed, Charleston Road, Ozark NF, AR
Large Group Dispersed Camping
Coordinates: 35.50873, -92.81549. Group dispersed site located less than a 1/4-mile south of the Zing Trailhead on Charleston Road. Charleston Road is a wide, well maintained gravel road located in a popular national forest OHV area. This dispersed site is a level with a dirt and grass surface. The site can accomodate multiple vehicles; tent camping is possible. There is a large rock fire ring at the rear of the site. The site is open with little shade, making recharging with solar panels possible. Other than accommodating a group of OHV and offroad enthusiasts, and stargazing at night, there is nothing remarkable about this campsite.
Sharon N.Traveler
Blue Heron Campground
Right on the river bank!
I grew up around here so I return often. The trout fishing can't be beat. This campground is right on the banks of the White River. I tent camped. There is a nice large pavilion with picnic tables as well as really clean shower and toilets.
The owners were a delight to get to know and can rent canoes or even get you a fishing guide.
It is near a bridge so the first night we could hear the traffic but by the next day it became like background noise.
My highlight was the way the fog rolls in at night and disappears in the morning. It was so pretty over the river. Wish I had gotten a picture.
- Lori .Traveler
Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River
Buffalo Point Loop B Site 25
We have loved BP for 25 years. We have always tent camped but now we have a camper. This site isn't great for a camper/RV, but at least we were at Buffalo Point! I say it's not great for a camper for the following reasons: Your camper door opens into a BUNCH of brush/bamboo. The picnic table is on the wrong side (not the door side). Other than that, the good things about it are: like I said, you're at Buffalo Point and the river is right below you . You are RIGHT next to the boat launch/swimming area. All that to say, if this was the last site available, we would take it again, it's just not our first choice.
- CCarlene N.Guide
Steel Creek Campground — Buffalo National River
Beautiful views, easy access
Steel Creek is home to the most iconiv and photographer bluff of the Buffalo National River, Roark Bluff. It is an absolutely gorgeous area and features a short trail to a vantage point for taking pictures of Roarok Bluff as well as access to other Buffalo River hiking trails.
Campground has tent sites, self-pay, and bathrooms with running water. Not as many sites have the trees for hammocking as some of the other campgrounds. Sites have picnic tables and firepits.
Easy access with paved roads up to the campground.G
It does get fairly crowded in the summer, so the best time to visit is a warmer spell during off-season.
Guide to Marshall
Tent camping near Marshall, Arkansas offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the wilderness.
Tips for tent camping near Marshall
- For a unique experience, consider staying at Haw Creek Falls Camping, where you can enjoy stunning waterfalls and a serene atmosphere, but remember to pack out what you pack in since there are no trash facilities.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $25
- Enjoy free camping at Haw Creek Falls Camping, which is well-reviewed for its picturesque setting and access to swimming holes.
Tent campers should check out Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging
- Experience a variety of accommodations at Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging, where you can find tent sites along with cabins and yurts, all nestled near the Buffalo National River.
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