Best Equestrian Camping near Perryville, AR
Bear Creek Horse Camp provides basic equestrian camping facilities in the Ouachita National Forest near Perryville. Located approximately 1 mile north of Forest Road 11 on Forest Road 772, this primitive campground features four sites—two official with metal fire rings and two dispersed with rock fire rings. The grounds serve riders accessing the Bear Creek Equestrian Trail system with hitching posts available throughout the camp. The camp is secluded but not aesthetically pleasing, situated deep within a beautiful forest. A vault toilet located at the rear of the camp is clean and well-supplied. Sites are mostly shaded, making solar recharging difficult. A small creek runs alongside the camp providing water access.
The Bear Creek Equestrian Trail system connects directly to the campground via a trailhead at the rear of the camp. These interconnecting loop trails are open to both horseback riders and hikers, offering multiple route options through the Ouachita National Forest. The trail system passes through the western edge of the Deckard Mountain Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system in place. The camp is free to use but offers no amenities beyond the basic facilities. Access requires navigating minor erosion where small creeks cross Forest Road 772. Tent and hammock camping are possible at all sites. Cell service is limited or non-existent in this remote location, with no T-Mobile coverage reported.
