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$34 / night
"There are many positives to this campground well beyond the proximity itself. With electricity at all sites and a flat rate it seems to have a lot of positives to check off."
"With close proximity to the town of Hot Springs, AR, this campground is well maintained and convenient but lacks in privacy. I stayed here as an overnight while driving north through the Midwest."
"This state park sits on one of the prettiest and clearest lakes in the state of Arkansas. The area that I will be focusing on is the primitive tent sites."
"Definitely my favorite park in Arkansas so far. It’s a really big park at the lake with lots to do. I was there in the fall so I didn’t do any lake stuff but still had a great time tent camping."
$15 - $25 / night
"We stayed in site 54 (w/e/s) that was right on the lake. We could walk to the dock right behind the site to fish, although did not have very good luck."
"Lake Catherine State Park, like all Arkansas state parks, is immaculately clean! Most RV sites have close access to the water and there are small stationary docks to park your boat.
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$14 - $80 / night
"Arkansas has variable weather in January. Cold clear day today but higher temps predicted for later in the week. Many sites available. Beautiful views."
"This site also backs to the lake which is nice except that people would park their boats on the shore and walk through the site at which I was camped. This was a first for me."
"Laundry was a bit small especially in a world of social distancing but clean. You have to drive through the entire campground to get to the lower sites."
"The sites are close to each other, but they are stair stepped, so you feel like you have more privacy which was really nice."
"Gorgeous setting on pristine Lake Catherine close to historic Hot Springs. I was in lakefront site 123 for one night but would have liked to stay longer."
"The lake was beautiful and very natural. However if you like roughing it and being close to the water, you better have an RV of some sort or you'll miss the good spots."
$45 - $95 / night
"All sites are pull through and some are located on Lake Hamilton."
"Nice and quite, right on the Ouachita River / lake Hamilton. Very friendly and helpful staff"
$16 - $50 / night
"Although the first campsites certainly looked quite close to each other, as you get further back into the campground the sites seemed to have more room."
"I was in #66 so it was a little busy with traffic (right on the main entrance and exit)."
$30 - $50 / night
"Be sure you follow the email confirmation directions or put in Stephens Park Recreation Area, Blakely Dam Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 as there is also Lake Ouachita State Park in the area."
"This is a decent small campground of eight sites, right next to the lake, and there are bathroom facilities that are fairly clean and showers."
$50 / night
"BUT the views of the lake from almost all of the 74 sites are amazing!!! There are more 1st come 1st serve sites than reservable. It seems the reservable sites go really fast in peak season."
"Proximity to Hot Springs is great, Lake Ouachita is beautiful. About 3 miles west is a fantastic smokehouse (Burl's) with excellent eats. We will return someday for sure."
TravelerThis is a decent small campground of eight sites, right next to the lake, and there are bathroom facilities that are fairly clean and showers. The access to the lake is really lovely, the proximity to the road makes the campus ground feel a little exposed, but the road doesn't seem to have that much traffic to it, which is really nice.
GuideThis campground was very easy to find. There are signs pointing you in the right direction, and finding our spot was simple. We arrived after the office was closed, but there was an envelope that said “Welcome Smith” outside the office that included maps and a magazine for Hot Springs, as well as some tidbits of the town and things to do. I loved that touch, very educational and helpful. Our spot included full hookups, and was plenty spacious enough for our truck and teardrop. There were lots of other people with over 40ft long rigs, and it looked like they had plenty of space too. Our spot also had a picnic table. The main lounge includes bathrooms, showers, and even a tv lounge. The bathrooms and showers were VERY clean. It is obvious that someone is taking very good care of this park, down to folding the toilet paper into neat triangles. Just a short walk from our spot was a boat ramp into the lake. Beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed staying here for the night!
Traveleron first appearance it’s a cute quiet spot. no one else was there when we arrived. people before us had definitely left some trash around tho. went to bed no problems then heard a big loud pickup truck w a trailer pull up at 5am. figured it might be some local early morning fishers or something. saw them leave after an hour tho, and come to find they STOLE OUR PADLOCKED COOLER :( very not cool yall. very annoying. took our milk n eggs, took our soap, and some cheeses :/ quite annoying. also there are bathrooms but they are RANK so just pee n poop in the woods.
ScoutVery large state campground right on the lake. Clean bathrooms with showers. Would be fantastic for families.
TravelerClose to downtown and walk to the casino. Hosts go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Spa showers, trash pickup, happy hour! This park is above and beyond all the others!
TravelerI called and got one of their specials. I paid $50 for the night and ended up staying 2 more! Great managers and the park is really nice.
GuideWe got lucky with our spot, only 1 direct neighbor. Beautiful view of the Arkansas River. Busy park. Nearest toilet house was far away though.
GuideWe were excited to finally find a free camp area for our RV and drove into the wild for this one but when we arrived there were lots of people camping out with little space or privacy. Guess it depends on the season. But super beautiful forest and lake!!
LegendCamped here on May 1, 2025. This is one of my favorite state parks in the USA. Lots to do here. Fantastic hiking trails - rated from easy to difficult. Since I live only 45 minutes from this park, I normally come here for the day for hiking. This time, I got around to trying out the park's campground. This popular campround is divided into 4 areas - A through D. There are a total of 125 campsites, including 26 pull-through sites. Thirty-five of the sites are Class AAA sites which have 50 amp electrical, water, and sewer hookups. There are 90 Class B sites offering 30 amp electrical and water hookups. All sites are reservable. Tent and hammock camping is possible depending on the sites. I camped at site 103 in Area D. The staff at the office helped me pick this site for my campervan. The site had water and 30amp service. The restroom/shower house was clean and well maintained. The campsite itself was dated but clean. The site was large and had trees around it offering a little bit of privacy. The pull-thru drieway was close to the campground road. The site included a picnic table, tent pad, lantern pole, metal fire ring, and grill. Solar charging and Starlink connectivity may not be possible at this site; Area C has an open sky above it. There was some road noise from vehicles driving on Petit Jean Mountain Road which is behind the site. Received good AT&T 5G cell service, but little to no T-Mobile 2G service. Areas C and D are in the woods. Most of the sites in these areas are on the small size but should easily accomodate a truck camper and smaller. Not all sites are level. Areas A and B can accomodate large rigs and towables.
Camping near Mountain Pine, Arkansas, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With beautiful landscapes and a variety of campgrounds, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re into tent camping or RVing.
Camping around Mountain Pine, Arkansas, offers a mix of relaxation and adventure, making it a great choice for families and RVers alike.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Mountain Pine, AR offers a wide range of camping options, with 203 campgrounds and RV parks near Mountain Pine, AR and 35 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mountain Pine, AR is Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park with a 4.1-star rating from 75 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 35 free dispersed camping spots near Mountain Pine, AR.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 32 parks near Mountain Pine, AR that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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