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Village Creek State Park Campground provides pet-friendly options across multiple camping areas, including two lakes and extensive hiking trails. The park features three camping loops—two for general camping and one equestrian camp—with spacious, paved sites that accommodate tents, RVs, and pets. Full hookup sites are available in Loop B, while Loop A offers water and electric connections. Bathrooms are clean and well-maintained throughout the campground. ['Campers report seeing abundant wildlife including deer walking freely through the camping areas.'] Dogs must be leashed at all times while in the park, and pet owners should be prepared for ticks and insects, especially during summer months.
Several additional pet-friendly camping options near Parkin include Tom Sawyer's RV Park in West Memphis, Memphis KOA in Marion, and Delta Ridge RV Park in Forrest City. These campgrounds maintain varying levels of amenities for pets, from basic pet allowance to designated pet areas. The region offers limited cell service in most camping areas, particularly at Village Creek where AT&T users report no signal in Loop A and only weak reception in Loop B. Campers planning extended stays with pets should bring adequate supplies, as the nearest veterinary services and pet supply stores are in surrounding towns. Summer visitors should be especially vigilant about tick checks after hiking on the park's multi-use trails, which include a well-preserved section of the Trail of Tears that makes for both educational and recreational dog walks.
"There are nearly 100 sites here at Village Creek State Park. They are Spacious, paved and well maintained."
"This park was stunning the drive though a little narrow at times was scenic from the drive to the RV site. Pull Through with own area not to close to other sites."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"Easy exit I called reservations were easy to make and when I got there everything was set. I extended my stay and that was incredibly smooth."
"There is a dog park, horseshoes and cornhole. They offer daily breakfast and lunch and will deliver site made pizza to your camper. They also have a community garden.Very close to Memphis."
"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."
"We walked over and had the all you can eat seafood buffet. There is a fully stocked grocery store next to the park as well. Great deal for $42-47 bucks."
from $40 - $42 / night
Check Availability"The campground is generally more expensive than the other surrounding camping spots in the area. However, the camp is very nice."
"Took our brand new RV here for its shakedown trip the very day I picked up as it is so close to home. Was pleasantly surprised by the overall atmosphere of the campground."
from $28 - $27 / night
Check Availability"Dogs loved their late night and early morning walks."
"Cicadas will drive you mad (even with earplugs I struggled to sleep but can't do anything about them..just fyi)."
"Another great Arkansas State Park! The campground is small, but the sites are nice. Arkansas has some of the best bathhouses as well!"
"Really enjoy camping at lake Poinsett. The campground is mostly shady with water and electric at each site. There is no sewer hook up but a dump station is next to the visitor center."
"This campground is located very convenient location. Some people complained noise from the freeway but it didn’t bother much form us. Bath house was clean."
"I am near the interstate so it is loud. But great people very nice set up. You can order food and they bring it to your site. Cafe on site aswell. Just an enjoyable place"
"Nice campground next to Graceland. Clean park. Open area for dogs to walk."
"We showed up after hours and the security guard was able to help us get situated. We walked right over for a tour of Graceland and the Elvis museums."
"Excellent weekend camping at Craighead Forest State Park outside Jonesboro, Ar."
"Craighead Forest Park was conceived in 1937 when the Young Mens' Civic Club began work on the lake. It is now a city owned park that is located in the rolling hills of Crowley's Ridge. "
TravelerIt’s incredibly easy to find right off 55. Easy exit I called reservations were easy to make and when I got there everything was set. I extended my stay and that was incredibly smooth. Very impressed they have breakfast and dinner + they deliver right to ur site! My dog LOVES the dog park ~ the swimming pool looks nice and showers bathrooms are some of the best I’ve seen since Michigan Highly recommend!
LegendThis park is all concrete with level sites. Huge dog park and close to any type of store you might need. Clean facilities and very nice staff.
GuideSmall but clean. Very friendly staff. There are plenty of trees for shade. Nice pool, bathrooms and rec room. The laundry room is large and air conditioned. There is a dog park, horseshoes and cornhole. They offer daily breakfast and lunch and will deliver site made pizza to your camper. They also have a community garden.Very close to Memphis. The only downside is it has quite a bit of road traffic noise and a strange side road entrance.1
ScoutSo far so good, great views of the Mississippi River and the freight boats coming in. Wished they would add a dog park !
GuideOk for a night. Easy 15 min drive to downtown Memphis for sightseeing. In a low lying area and it had rained earlier in the week. Campground very wet. Lots of puddles and muck. Should have used the gravel pile at the back of the campground to fill in potholes. Bathhouse clean but in a slight state of disrepair like loose toilets. Amenities included pool, playground, store, cafe, dog park, horseshoes, beanbag, ladder ball, bikes. Staff very nice.
LegendExcellent weekend camping at Craighead Forest State Park outside Jonesboro, Ar.
The park offers four trails, one gravel pedestrian only, one paved multi-use with excercise equipment, a forest trail and one dirt trail for bikers and runners. Three large playgrounds, pavilions and several small playgrounds. A dog park/beach access area and dog dock. Fishing and watercraft access. Camping and a nature center.
When we arrived at the campground we had the choice of several primitive campsites. There is limited parking in the small gravel lot. There are three sites near the lot and then several others about 200 to 300 ft down the gravel trail.
This is the same gravel trail, approximately 3 miles long, that circles the lake. Needless to say there is a lot of foot traffic on it.
There was plenty of room at the site. We set up two tents and a hammock plus had the picnic table, fire pit and gravel pad which is right on the lake. If you bring your fishing gear or water craft it’s easy to tie off right at your campsite.
Directly across from primitive camping are two very large , active playgrounds a pavilion and restroom. There’s a snow cone vendor with loud music who frequents that parking area too. In addition the park is not closed during the night so we got to listen to several loud conversation, music blaring from a car stereo until about 1:30am and a rather colorful argument at one point.
You drive through the RV area on your way in to the primitive area. There is a nice new bathroom facility with uncomfortably warm cranking heat, the metal fixtures were warm to the touch. One drawback to there being only one restroom about 1/4 mile from the primitive area, you know people aren’t walking that far at night when the need to go…, just saying.
So Pros: centrally located, water access, nice trails, good size sites, a lot to do
Cons: foot traffic, noise, no privacy, noise, not limited access
LegendThere are nearly 100 sites here at Village Creek State Park. They are Spacious, paved and well maintained. The campground is spread out on plenty of land. 2nd largest park in Arkansas in such a tiny town. Many deer walking freely at night. Water and electric hookups, bathrooms and a museum too. They have concerts occasionally here in the big field. Cabins are great too above the rim of the lake. Many hikes to take here and so peaceful. There are stables and horse trails as well as mountain biking. The park is located in Wynne, Arkansas. I have visited here many times camped in RV and stayed in the cabins. The rangers are always friendly and it is close to my relatives in Forrest City.
LegendPROS
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
TravelerWe stopped for one night and it was a great stay. Super clean and easy concrete pull through spot. We had a nice view of the Mississippi River even though we were in the second row. Pet friendly!
Village Creek State Park Campground offers 30+ miles of equestrian trails and popular stables for horse camping near Parkin, Arkansas. The park spans 7,000 acres on Crowley's Ridge, featuring unique geological formations with soil and plant species unlike anywhere else in Arkansas. Winter temperatures average 30-50°F, while summer months can reach 90°F with high humidity.
Equestrian adventures: Village Creek State Park has dedicated horse camping with specialized amenities. "Horse camping is really cool and different - a BIG hit with our kids. The park has over 30 miles of equestrian trails and is a popular destination for horse owners," notes Laura G. from Village Creek State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Poinsett State Park offers recently restored fishing areas. "Fishing is catch and release only except for Catfish and Brim due to recently reopening the lake," explains Sean D. at Lake Poinsett State Park Campground. The park has a 1.3-mile hiking trail alongside fishing areas.
Mississippi River viewing: Tom Sawyer's RV Park provides sites directly on the Mississippi River. "Tugboats pushed barges against the current at a slower than walking pace. Trees with root balls intact floated downstream. The distant banks of the Tennessee side showed their sandy promontory," writes Greg S. Visitors enjoy watching river traffic day and night.
Unique terrain: The Crowley's Ridge region offers distinctive landscapes around Village Creek. "The Crowley's Ridge region of the state is home to unique geological formations, soil and plant life unlike anywhere else in Arkansas. The Big Ben Nature Trail offers a great opportunity to identify these unusual plant species," explains Laura G.
Historical trails: Several campgrounds feature historical walking paths. "There is a particularly stunning trail that includes one of the most well-preserved sections of the Trail of Tears. This made for both a lovely hike and a history lesson for our seven year old," mentions a reviewer at Village Creek State Park Campground.
River barge watching: Many campers enjoy observing Mississippi River traffic. "Fun watching the traffic on the river," notes Sue S. at Tom Sawyer's RV Park. Another camper adds: "Loved waking up every morning to the sunrise over the Mississippi River, watching the barges and running around in the big grassy areas!"
Site variations within parks: Village Creek's camping areas vary significantly in quality and terrain. "We checked out the other camping areas and they were in much better shape, recently renovated and with full hookups," writes Laura G. Some loops feature better maintenance and amenities than others.
Seasonal insect concerns: Multiple parks report significant insect activity. At Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, campers warn: "Unless you are in love with mosquitos you may want to stay away from here in the summer, other than that it's a pretty nice place to escape for the weekend."
Flood risks: River-adjacent camping carries occasional closure risks. "This campground is right on the Mississippi River, only problem is if the river is over its banks, then the campground is closed. We had to keep checking to see if the river was down, campground was cleaned up and open," reports Christine U. about Tom Sawyer's RV Park.
Free activities: Look for parks with no-cost recreational options. At Craighead Forest Park, "There are several very cool playgrounds, a paved trail that encompasses the park as well as a dirt trail around the outside." Another camper mentions "Free fire wood and trash pickup at your site!"
Multiple playgrounds: Several parks feature various playground options for different ages. "This is a great park with many things to do. Splash pad, multiple playgrounds for all ages of kids, a new walking and biking path, hiking trails, a lake that is great for fishing, very family friendly park," notes Andrew H. at Craighead Forest Park.
Educational opportunities: Historical sites provide learning experiences. Laura G. describes Village Creek as having "a particularly stunning trail that includes one of the most well-preserved sections of the Trail of Tears. This made for both a lovely hike and a history lesson for our seven year old."
Cell service variations: Mobile coverage changes dramatically between campgrounds and carrier networks. "We had no signal on ATT but there is free WIFI by the office which you can connect to day or night," reports Teresa M. at Village Creek State Park. At Delta Ridge RV Park, "Cell Service AT&T Verizon- both had good service."
Leveling considerations: Site terrain varies significantly across the region. At Lake Poinsett, Gary P. notes: "Large level gravel sites with water, but no sewer." Another camper found "Site#4 totally level" but warned "Single lane campground road extremely tight. If campsites across from ours wasn't empty, it would of been extremely difficult to get our 28ft backed-in."
Full hookup availability: Options for complete RV services are limited. At Memphis KOA, a reviewer notes it's a "Small campground along the highway" but with full hookups. At Delta Ridge RV Park, sites are "Pull Thru and Back In available, gravel sites, fairly level, small, no table, no grill, no fire ring" but have complete hookups for overnight stays.
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