Best Tent Camping near Norfork, AR

Recent Tent Reviews in Norfork

411 Reviews of 21 Norfork Campgrounds

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  Jonathan P.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 21, 2024

  Sylamore Creek Camp

  The ABSOLUTE WORST STAFF ON THE PLANET

  While it was pretty last year (the reason it was my first pick this year) the owner uses Marissa, Jamie and Serena as his own personal shield to avoid taking responsibility for his business, and all of them are rude as all get out. Marissa promised multiple times that the owner would call me, and kept changing when exactly that would be. Two days later, I have NEVER heard from him, despite him being fully aware he needed to contact me. I ended up having the credit card company cancel the charge.

  And omg, the shower house. Bring a space heater. It's an open air shed with exposed pvc and no drain. I can't imagine how it operates in the winter.

  If you come in October, expect loud screaming, gun shots and chainsaws for THREE HOURS at night from one of their events your probably won't be told about til you arrive. Greg deserves to have this place fail.

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  Rick T.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 18, 2024

  COE Greers Ferry Lake Old Highway 25 Campground

  Nice

  This last time we were able to camp right on the water and park our boat at the site. Area Code Busy on the weekends so make sure and reserve. Weekdays are pretty peaceful.

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  870VERLAND

  Guide

  

  Oct. 16, 2024

  Blue Heron Campground

  Very clean

  Great trip. Beautiful campground. Beautiful scenery

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  870VERLAND

  Guide

  

  Oct. 16, 2024

  White River Campground and Cottages

  Amazing place with amazing owners

  Great trip. Beautiful campground. Beautiful scenery

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  870VERLAND

  Guide

  

  Oct. 16, 2024

  Harrison RV Park & Campground

  Right on Highway good for campers

  Right on Highway good for campers

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  Amanda W.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 15, 2024

  Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

  So stressful and loud - really don't recommend camping here

  This campground had the potential to be amazing- it's beautiful, is right next to the river with amazing views of the stars, and has several hikes close by. But the camp hosts and rangers don't enforce any sort of quiet time or people capacity rules. So unfortunately my partner and I had a group of probably 20 people camping next to us. They brought in a DJ car(open the trunk and it had huge speakers and running lights) to bump techno music during the day, and at night they set up a movie projector and large screen and watched horror movies late into the night. It's not serene when there are 8 tents, a crowd of people, and horror movie screaming right beside you all day and night. I even went and talked to the camp hosts but nothing was done. So, I don't recommend this place. Usually I camp to unwind and chill, but I left the weekend more frazzled and exhausted than I came.

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  Wanda S.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 7, 2024

  Blue Heron Campground

  Beautiful campground!

  You will love this campground.  It's a beautiful rv resort next to the water.  Step out of your rv and you will see some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the United States.  Michael is the director of the campground and he is so very helpful and congenial.  We travel to many states but this campground is our very favorite and if you like or love to fish, this is your place!  Go see for yourselves and we will probably see you there!!

  Wanda and Pete Shurow

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  Jennifer O.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 5, 2024

  Blue Heron Campground

  Absolutely beautiful on the White River

  We loved our stay at Blue Heron. We had a riverfront spot and really just came to chill not fish but it’s a fishing location. White river is trout paradise so if you’re an angler this is where it’s at. Campground was SUPER clean. Best level pads and hookups we’ve ever seen. Firewood and ice for sale. Everything was absolutely perfect except the road noise….which in all fairness we knew about. LOTS of noise. It died down after 8pm and before 8am and we couldn’t hear it in our camper so it’s was ok.

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  Shana D.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 30, 2024

  Dam - Quarry

  River view

  Decent campground with excellent trout fishing! The campground layout was kinda weird and the dump station was in an odd spot. However, we had a nice river front site that we really enjoyed. Lots of nice people in the campground and on the river. Be sure to visit the hatchery across the street. . Limited AT&T service. Individual Private suite style bathrooms. Playground. No store, no firewood for sale. Level sites. Several sites have covers over the picnic tables. .

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  Shiner T.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 20, 2024

  Harrison RV Park & Campground

  convenient and clean

  An update since all other reviews are a couple of years old.    Nothing has changed.  Except I imagine the price!   Accurately depicted above.   A bit of road noise, which comes with the convenience.   Clean.  Friendly.   A bit packed in there as far as the sites go.   Site 42 is empty and looks like a winner to me.   Town has plenty to offer for stocking up on a trip.   We would stay again if passing through.

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  Channel O.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 20, 2024

  Richland Creek Recreation Area

  Amazing Experience

  This was our first time coming to Arkansas and boy was this an amazing spot to camp for the first time. This is a very secluded site and while we were there, only a handful of people were there too. The few hour hike to the two waterfalls was spectacular. It’s definitely not an easy hike but worth it to see what we got to see. So incredibly quiet as well. It’s pretty far out in the middle of nowhere so be prepared. Roads getting there were a little rough so more ideal for trucks or suvs but I saw little cars make it down there just fine just be careful. It’s all gravel and dirt for quite a while. There are bathrooms on site but they are porthole.

  Overall a beautiful little place and we plan on going back very soon!

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  Buddy or Lori M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 21, 2024

  Blue Heron Campground

  Blue Heron

  This is our 5-6 year to stay here. Over the years, we have seen so many b improvements to this area.. it’s always a great time. Michael, the host, is just an all around great guy. We are looking forward to our next stay

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  John R.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 8, 2024

  Theodosia Park Campground

  Unknown gem.

  Very small park. Restaurant and store are Nextdoor. Spots are large. We were the only campers in the park.

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  Kim H.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 28, 2024

  Devils Fork

  Beautiful Park

  Beautiful Park with multiple clean swim beaches. Many like view sites.

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  Terry M.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Wayne J.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 21, 2024

  Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

  LOTS to do!

  This is our go to get away! If you like canoeing and kayaking… it’s here. Like hiking… plenty of trails. Want to just site by one of the cleanest rivers around and enjoy the Ozarks… this is it. We’ve tent camped and trailered here for more than 15 years.

  The camp grounds are well maintained by the NPS. The showers and restrooms are a bit, um, rustic. Sites can be hit and miss depending on the time of the year. Be sure and view the campsite online and consider the direction of the site. Some get full sun in the morning but most are shaded in the evening due to the mountain. Also, sites on the river side are frequented by raccoons at night and mosquitos depending on the weather.

  I would still pick Buffalo Point as a definite place to stay.

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  Jodie C.

  Scout

  

  May. 31, 2024

  Blue Heron Campground

  Excellent!

  We stay at Blue Heron 3-4 times a year and love it! Excellent concrete pads with easy back-in markings for RVs. Great cement patio so there is no mud in case of rain. Each site has its own fire pit and 2 chairs. All the sites are great, but the river sites provide a nice cool breeze off the water!

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  JonMark

  Scout

  

  May. 30, 2024

  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

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  chelsie S.

  Scout

  

  May. 28, 2024

  Into the Woods RV Park

  Amazing little campground

  We stay here every year during May! Will be back. Clean, family owned campground that is very loved and cared for.

  The bathhouse is clean and new. Homey little campsite.

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  Shana D.

  Legend

  

  May. 7, 2024

  Sylamore Creek Camp

  Beautiful Creek

  Loved being able to camp so close to the creek! The campsites weren’t anything special, but it is perfect for a weekend getaway. The lower campground does not have a bathroom, have to walk to the hill. The bathrooms were clean, but the shower house is basically like taking an outdoor shower. They do sell wood, ice and have a small selection of items inside the office. The location is great and the river is gorgeous making this a place would would definitely return to.

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  john L.

  Traveler

  

  May. 5, 2024

  Sylamore Creek Camp

  Disappointed

  We have stayed here 2 times, once in a RV a couple years ago and had a nice experience. The second just this week. Since we stayed here last the prices have increased per night and it has come under new ownership. We stayed in the “wren” cabin. Which is over looking campsites below and sylamore creek. Not horrible, but honestly if I’m paying for water views I want to see the water not campers. Overall fairly clean, other than the debris pictured in the shower. No problem, sometimes mistakes happen. Could have even fell from the ceiling when the door closed or something after it was cleaned. My biggest issue, we were here for 3 nights. Typically I like to shower a couple times a day as does my wife when it is hot out. We had a total of 2 bath towels and 2 wash cloths upon arrival. Rather than new ones being brought daily, you are required to take the used ones to the camp store and exchange them yourself. I’m on vacation, I don’t personally feel it should be my responsibility to secure my own towels on MY time. I mean, I’m here for 3 days, give me 6 towels and wash cloths and count them when I leave if your that worried about towel theft. I’ve travelled half way around the world and never had this issue before. But if I’m paying $140 a night for a room worth about $90 (at best) I’d at least like enough towels to get me through my stay or maybe send someone by with new ones. One more thing, note the front door pic needs painted at a minimum, I mean, it’s not just one thing, it’s attention to detail and upkeep. The bathroom door also rubbed the floor and the floor was uneven overall. I get around pretty good, but I can see this being a trip hazard for someone elderly. Point being, I did not get a good value for the stay I purchased. I did confront the towel issue and the response was “we’ve always done it that way”. Doesn’t sound like it will change soon, which means I won’t be back and wouldn’t encourage anyone else to stay here either. On a positive, it’s not a bad location. I will also mention the bed, it wasn’t bad, but could have lived without the sandpaper sheets.

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  Lucy P.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 11, 2024

  Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River

  Fine but not amazing

  Pretty basic campground, kind of just a bunch of spots in a field. About half are first come first serve, was there during the week and it was pretty empty. Not great for big rigs, a lot of the sites are too small.

  The river is gorgeous, I was sad it was too cold to swim! Only one bathhouse in the car camping area so it’s gets pretty busy. Excellent cell service.

  We had a nice time but weren’t particularly wowed, our only issues were lack of hookups, bad weather, and some people who decided to crowd us and run a loud generator despite the campground being mostly empty.

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  Renee H.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 26, 2024

  Dam - Quarry

  Clean campground, nice location

  Average space between sites. Level paved sites with gravel picnic area including picnic table, fire ring, lantern hanger. Some sites had covered picnic area. Limited shade, most sites don’t have trees. Good access to sites. Clean and private bathrooms. Each room had its own lockable bathroom with toilet, sink and shower. Garbage cans were outside of bathrooms, as well as dumpsters near the registration building. Friendly staff upon check in. Campground was patrolled regularly. No laundry or recycling. Nearby road with little road noise. Verizon cell signal was excellent. There is a dump station and potable fill station. No store or food for purchase on site. No hiking in campground, but multiple trails nearby. Boat ramp at campground and lots of wading fly fishing in river. Fish hatchery across from campground.

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  Bryson B.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 24, 2024

  Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

  Very fun I was at the group camp site but it was far away from the river

  I got to fish

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  Colby G.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 23, 2024

  COE Greers Ferry Lake Devil's Fork Campground

  Looking for good camping places

  It was good

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  Josh

  Scout

  

  Mar. 15, 2024

  Sycamore Loop Dispersed

  Ok place

  Ok place to camp, pretty secluded, old campground but most spots no longer seemed camp friendly, as new tree growth has taken over. Seems to be a guy living in a rv at the end of the road which is really close to the one camping friendly spot, kinda kills the dispersed camping vibe.

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  Martee L.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 19, 2024

  Blue Heron Campground

  Great place to visit

  We celebrated a birthday with family and friends at Blue Heron - we traveled from Texas. What a GREAT place. Beautiful views - so many amenities - they have everything you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Can’t wait to return and stay in one of the riverfront cabins. SO nice. Cheryl and Michael were so helpful and made sure our trip was one for the books.