Best Tent Camping near Newport, AR

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Recent Tent Reviews in Newport

185 Reviews of 1 Newport Campgrounds


  • Rick T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Heber Springs
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Heber Springs

    Nice

    Despite that, I’ll just say that I love the town of Heber Springs which is located on the Lake. Area Code It may be because I have so many memories in Heber from my time in college so I should drop that disclaimer.

  • Brian G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Village Creek State Park
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Village Creek State Park

    4th of July Trip

    Really enjoyed this trip on 4th of July weekend!! Stayed at site 43 which is close to the swim beach and the bathrooms are very close. They have a really nice visitor center too. Just make sure to have bug spray. Mosquitoes get bad at night and ticks were pretty active. Overall, it’s a great State Park!!!!

  • Terry M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring River Oaks
    Jun. 24, 2024

    Spring River Oaks

    Bad experience

    Was extremely dissatisfied with the whole experience.   Bad service with staff and dirty accommodations.  Noisey at night.  Never going back.  Also overpriced.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crowley's Ridge State Park
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Crowley's Ridge State Park

    Great little campground near Paragould

    This campground was perfect for our little family reunion near Paragould. We booked three sites together and they were close enough that it was easy to visit each other. It was also a very nice little campground with lots of shade and the bathrooms were very clean and had showers. We also enjoyed the little lake and playground for the kids. The only downside were the mosquitoes, but one of us had a screened canopy that went over the picnic table, which worked great. We were very impressed with the staff and the campground and will likely return.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Red River Trout Dock
    May. 10, 2024

    Red River Trout Dock

    Peaceful Quaint Relaxing

    This is an older private campground that is very well maintained right on the river. Peaceful tranquil setting with owners/operators on site that are very friendly. Bath houses are private and immaculate. RV sites are full hook up 50 amp. RV sites are spacious and nightly rate is a great value. Highly recommend

  • Bryce N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crowley's Ridge State Park
    Apr. 22, 2024

    Crowley's Ridge State Park

    Nice clean sites

    Sites are easy to get into and the camp area is kept very clean. Hiking trails right out of the campground for short daily adventures.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Delta Ridge RV Park
    Apr. 7, 2024

    Delta Ridge RV Park

    Great place for spur of the moment stop

    We had reservations for another place further down the road but decided to leave a day early and see if we could find something on the road. This place fit the bill! It’s convenient to the highway and while we have our food, there are places to eat close by. The owner was polite and met us at the gate and showed us to our site. There are few big trees and it’s more suitable for RV camping than tent camping but this was exactly what we needed this trip. Thanks so much!

  • Greg R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Village Creek State Park
    Feb. 25, 2024

    Village Creek State Park

    Beautiful Park - Friendly Staff

     I called ahead and arrived after hours. It was as easy as it gets. They said to just pick an open site and register in the am. I had a lake front site, with a nice fire pit and picnic table and grill setup. 

     The next morning I registered / paid $44.00 for the night. Super friendly staff. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

  • Brian G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Red River Trout Dock
    Oct. 19, 2023

    Red River Trout Dock

    Back for a 2nd time!!

    My son wanted to come back for his birthday weekend. We had just as much fun this time as we had the first time.

  • Troy J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Poinsett State Park
    Sep. 25, 2023

    Lake Poinsett State Park

    Nice quiet place and friendly

    Beautiful place to camp. Everyone running the park was super nice and accommodating. The only drawback that I can think of was the mosquitos. Shower house/bathroom cleaned and well maintained.

  • Brian G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Red River Trout Dock
    Sep. 4, 2023

    Red River Trout Dock

    Great getaway!!

    We stayed here 3 nights over the Labor Day weekend. The sites close to the road are really easy to get into. Just be prepared to do a some leveling but that’s part of camping right? The sites that are closer to the river are kind of close together and some of the sites look to have campers that are permanently there. The fishing was great at the dock and the owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. We plan on going back in October because my son wants to have his birthday there. Definitely would recommend Red River Trout Dock to anyone.

  • Carl E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Delta Ridge RV Park
    Aug. 14, 2023

    Delta Ridge RV Park

    The Wifi signal sucked.

    No amenities. Like showers and toilets. No pool, no picnic tables, no fire pit. Gravel spots. They do have water, electric and sewer. Clean Campground.

  • Chris D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from John F Kennedy
    Jul. 8, 2023

    John F Kennedy

    Quiet for the 4th of July Week

    Spent the week starting July 4th here . A work /vacay trip . Enjoyed the cool breeze off the Little Red River . Caught a few trout for our must have trout tacos that makes every trip to a trout stream complete . Standard campsites for the area . Bathrooms and Shower were mostly clean . We stayed near the entrance across from the Hatchery and it’s much quieter here than in the back of the campground . Fairly large campsites .

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Village Creek State Park
    Jun. 22, 2023

    Village Creek State Park

    Our favorite place

    We live 15 miles from this park so we camp here often. It's quiet and peaceful. There is little to no service but we love to just relax without phones.

  • Ron H.
    Camper-submitted photo from John F Kennedy
    May. 5, 2023

    John F Kennedy

    Great camping with grandson

    Camped on the river Good patient Hey Wi-Fi service It was OK camp the way from the river during the day Would take grandson up to late for snorekling great trip

  • ODM F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crowley's Ridge State Park
    Apr. 10, 2023

    Crowley's Ridge State Park

    We Love Crowleys Ridge

    Everything about this park is amazing. They recently redid the swimming area and cleaned and refilled with better water. They have paddle boats you can rent from Memorial Day through Labor Day. We have stayed many trips in this park. Site 1 is our favorite. Features pull through with a large area including tent pad and nice gathering area. We glamp camp and we’re able to set up a 16x20 tent, but the tent did go over the size of the pad. All sites have water and electricity, except for a few primitive sites. There is a nice campground and walking area. Also a great hiking trail which isn’t too hard. The park is close to Paragould with a Walmart and a dollar general is a couple miles away. The only site I wouldn’t recommend is site 9. It has a very steep hill and would only be good for very small campers or tent camping.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Village Creek State Park
    Feb. 4, 2023

    Village Creek State Park

    Very clean facilities, many sites to choose from

    Was told on the phone to just pick a spot and pay on my way out in the morning since I arrived after office closed. Many spots to choose from in several separate loops. Heated bathrooms have very clean showers with hot water. Street lamps around site made me feel safe although I can see how people might find them annoying. You have to drive pretty far into the park to get to the sites but that seems to discourage locals from driving through randomly like I’ve seen in other places. I had 2 bars of Verizon service and was able to text and use data.

  • Napunani
    Camper-submitted photo from Village Creek State Park
    Dec. 13, 2022

    Village Creek State Park

    No Cell Service; No Public Phones: No WIFI Calls at Visitor Center

    PROS 

    Senior discount 

    No fee assessed to make on-line reservations 

    Quiet 

    light view of lake from #57 

    Site 57 has no site next to it or behind it 

    Good distance between campsites 

    Dark sky friendly except for sites near toilet/shower facilities where there is an actual street light 

    Climate controlled toilet/shower facility in campground B 

    Both campground B toilet/shower facilities very clean with ample supply of TP, soap and paper towels 

    Wood picnic table (on concrete pad), pedestal BBQ grill, metal fire ring with cooking grate and metal lantern hook 

    Wide roadway in campground B 

    Small playground 

    Access to lake swimming area from campground B 

    Trash receptacles at toilet/shower facility 

    Lots of deer


    Smaller Walmart in Wynne AR 

    Pops Grill in Wynne real good

    CONS 

    County burn ban in place upon arrival but no signage anywhere alerting of ban. We saw the Arkansas burn ban website and inquired upon checkin if it was enforced and park clerk affirmed ban but we saw many campers had a wood fire burning all the time. So without any signage we understand the confusion and noncompliance. Park should at least place burn ban signage at campground entrance. 

    Site 57 unlevel side-to-side 

    No cell service. 

    No public phone in park. 

    Parks signage states WiFi at park visitor center could be used to make phone calls. We found this not true with our T-MOBILE service as we purposely went to the visitor center to make a WIFI call. There is WIFI at visitors center but only one bar and too weak to transmit a call. So if there is an emergency after visitor center is closed and you need to make a call, good luck, as there is no public phone nor any camp hosts. We drove approximately 8 miles towards Wynne to get sufficient cell signal to make calls and connect with internet. 

    Only free WiFi is at park visitor center. We purchased WiFi from park vendor Viasat $20 unlimited for 3 days for one device. Viasat delivered a good signal within 200 ft of toilet/shower facility so it was useless in our campsite#57. Don’t waste your money! Sewer connection at rear of site pad so bring the looooong stinky slinky! 

    Pets not kept on leash 

    No security gate closure overnight

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Davidsonville Historic State Park
    Oct. 17, 2022

    Davidsonville Historic State Park

    Beautiful Small Campground

    Beautiful, peaceful, smaller campground with a small lake, a river, hiking trails and historic sites with interpretive signage. We had a 50amp FHU site and were able to get our 44' 5th wheel in site #2, which allowed us a lovely view of the lake. It would be easier to back rigs into the sites if they didn't have the wooden signs at the entrance to each site with the site#, but we got in with lots of back and forthing. Larger sites, beautiful trees and surrounded by the changing colors of the leaves in mid-October.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Crowley's Ridge State Park
    Sep. 24, 2022

    Crowley's Ridge State Park

    Ridge sites at their best,

    They did a stellar job of putting in sites on this ridge. They're pretty level although pretty close together. Water & electric and reasoonably priced. Both ATT & Verizon worked well. The wifi info listed above must be at the office only, as there was not signal near us, we use a hot spotor  our phones.



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