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    Camper-submitted photo from Ste Marie Park

    1. Ste Marie Park

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    Pine Bluff, Arkansas

    Overview

    Sainte Marie Park sits on the banks of Lake Langhofer and the Arkansas River by Pool 3 Lock and Dam. Whether boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking or hosting a group event, Sainte Marie has facilities to accommodate a range of activities.

    Recreation

    The campground is popular among fishermen. There is excellent catfish fishing in the tail-waters of Joe Hardin Lock and Dam as well as Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam at the upstream end of Pool 3. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream. Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways. On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.

    Facilities

    Sainte Marie offers two reservable group picnic shelters that can each accommodate up to 75 people. There are no electric hookups, but drinking water is provided. Additional amenities include grills, a courtesy dock and fishing dock.

    Natural Features

    The park is in a forested area along the riverfront, close to the rolling fields of cotton farms. It is 193 feet above sea level; winters are generally mild and summer temperatures reach the upper 90s with high humidity. Red fox are frequently seen in the park, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores.

    Nearby Attractions

    The City of Pine Bluff is the home for the Arkansas Railroad Museum, Pine Bluff Regional Park, the Martha Mitchell Home and other points of interest, as well as shopping and groceries.

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    $75 / night


Recent Tent Reviews In Pine Bluff

167 Reviews of 1 Pine Bluff Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Willow Beach
    June 1, 2024

    Willow Beach

    Great Stop to see Little Rock

    Willow beach is a very pleasant campground on the river. Though close to Little Rock, it felt remote. The site we had was level with a view to the river. The bathrooms and grounds were "military" clean and maintained. My only issue was the lack of staff. The place runs itself, apparently. There was no staff on site, not even the camp hosts. A bad storm rolled through and was upsetting enough that we left a day early with the potential for even worse the next day. Otherwise, it was a great campground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Maumelle Park
    April 28, 2024

    Maumelle Park

    Great stay

    First time visiting little rock & this campground was perfect. Water & power hookup for each lot. Beautiful view as we were winding down for the night. Lots of geese wandering around & still chatty late at night- but kinda cute to hear. The campsites are pretty spacious for Tents with their own fire rings too. Definitely would stay again !

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ste Marie Park
    February 5, 2024

    Ste Marie Park

    Great place but locked to public

    Would be a great place but its always locked.but theres always sum guys fishing.but the gate is locked to general public .i almost think they only open the gate to specific friends or people..this used to be a place where the disabled could fish now i can.i live nearby and the gate is locked EVERY DAY.i pay taxes but am not allowed access to PArk..it sucks some people smh .its so easy to unlock the tate.

  • Camper-submitted photo from JB's RV Park & Campground
    January 26, 2024

    JB's RV Park & Campground

    Emergency Stop

    Broke down across the street. Was not able to properly stay without freezing. Winter storm with no heat, food or water. Full hookups $45 a night or $225 a week. Laundry and showers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pendleton Bend
    December 5, 2023

    Pendleton Bend

    Beautiful But Without a Comfortable Bathroom

    My family uses a pop up camper to explore many of the Arkansas parks, after this trip we are considering a change! 

     Let me tell you about their bathroom/showers situation…. Do they have flushing toilets, yes! Sadly only slightly better than a hole in the ground with a seat. They thankfully have provided toilet paper, that’s a step up from tree bark, but no place to put any sanitary items…. Was there a place at one time to dispose such things? YES! Is there one any more? NO! Just a slot with a lid where the metal box once was. Granted I am at a camp that for the majority of the time only houses manly hunters, keeping that in mind I assume they do still sometimes bring their wives/girlfriends who would appreciate maybe having another small box installed for these womanly things. Moving on I don’t consider myself vain in anyway but the mirror situation is comparable to trying to see your reflection in crinkled aluminum foil, at best! While staring into what may or may not be my reflection, I start to question where is the hand soap? Absolutely nowhere, there is none. I feel they expect us to grab a pine cone and pray we don’t get pink eye because that is all your working with, pinecones and prayers! While releasing a irritated sigh I noticed I could see my breath! It’s currently 30 degrees outside and guess what these bathrooms do not have a heater!! Now to the showers, I’m only able to compare it to a prison scene from a movie… Longest yard…? The Rock…? Maybe…I’m not sure but it falls somewhere between comical and terrifying. Curtains you ask? No we don’t need those! Being able to adjust water temperatures? No! Luke warm Is what you have Luke warm is what you are happy with(said in best Russian accent) Somewhere to place your shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lufa and razor? Unheard of! You are in the wild girl…. You should have held on to that pinecone! A large button on the wall you have to push every(no exageration) ten seconds to keep the spit temperature trickle of water running?? Yes ma’am! The over head lights on a timer that goes off five minutes into your lovely prison shower experience reminding you to not drop the soap or close your eyes? WE GOT YOU BOO! Need less to say my time here, although brief, feels like purgatory, making me want to lay down in front of the passing Corps of Engineers truck as a martyr for bathroom improvements! (**US Army Corps of Engineers please reference ANY State ran park bathroom for your example!)

  • Camper-submitted photo from Willow Beach
    November 27, 2023

    Willow Beach

    Great place with a water view all around.

    We had a great stay very easy to find, great water view. All the amenities were nice and very clean. The sites were nicely spaced out. Would recommend staying here whether camping, RV or camper all would be great.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rising Star
    November 4, 2023

    Rising Star

    Best kept secret in Arkansas!

    Super peaceful, quiet...shady sites or sunny, whatever you prefer. Some on the water sites, but others aren't far off. Camp host is very helpful and friendly!!! I HAVE NEVER SEEN A CLEANER BATHROOM!!! BATHROOM/SHOWER COMBO FOR 1 PERSON OR FAMILY!!! We will be back for sure!!!!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Donna's Hammock Hideaway
    October 26, 2023

    Donna's Hammock Hideaway

    Wild hunting trip!!!

    I’ll start by telling you a story.. my friend and I have always wanted to go to Arkansas to hunt. So we finally got our chance and headed out. We planned on roughing it  a little and stay in tents. When we got close to grant county Arkansas we found this place on the map. Omg!! When we got there and saw “” Donnas Hammock Hide away”” We could not believe our eyes !! It should be called “Donnas major junk yard”!!!! One thing about it is. In a year or two, when we get over the shock it will be something to look back and laugh about.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Burns Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    October 16, 2023

    Burns Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Park is closed until further notice

    As of 10/23, I discovered while looking for a place to stay near Little Rock that this park was destroyed by a tornado on 3/23. It is closed until further notice. So you might call the County Parks office and check the status when you are planning to travel after this posting.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cane Creek State Park Campground
    September 17, 2023

    Cane Creek State Park Campground

    Nice Weekend Getaway

    My family and I had a nice little getaway to Cane Creek State park. The sites are all asphalted and have electric and water. The dump station is on the way out of the park. The boat dock is really nice and the bait shop has minnows, worms, and crickets. Also, the bathrooms are located in the middle of the park and are clean. There are also a few concreted walking trails. The only bad part of the weekend was the bugs were really bad after dark so we had to go inside early. I would recommend this place to anyone and we will be back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Willow Beach
    September 10, 2023

    Willow Beach

    Beautiful and peaceful

    Really pretty site with lake in the back yard, which made sunsets so enjoyable. Locals warned us (a day late) to beware of mosquitoes as sunset). We ventured into Little Rock for fun, which was about a 20 min drive. It is also a little over an hour to Hot Springs Village. The site is mostly level, a little close to neighbors but they are not right on top of you. There are shade trees. The showers were ok. Hot water, a little run down in my opinion but hubby thought they were fine. The only thing that would have made this better is sewer at the sites. There is a dump station so that’s good.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jubilee Farms Campground in Leola, Arkansas
    September 2, 2023

    Jubilee Farms Campground in Leola, Arkansas

    Peaceful farm in a nice setting

    Rustic, peaceful and quiet place. Friendly hosts and nice grounds. All level spots with good power and water. Great place to see the stars. Fresh eggs to boot! Just a one night stopover for us but would have liked to stay longer!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Willow Beach
    August 29, 2023

    Willow Beach

    Peaceful

    Stopped for one night while traveling mid week. Very peaceful surroundings. Ample space between sites.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rising Star
    July 28, 2023

    Rising Star

    Great place to stay!

    Very nice campground. The camp hosts were wonderful people. The bathrooms were immaculate and the campground was very well maintained. The campsites were all sufficiently spaced. Occasionally a barge would go by. The Arkansas River is part of the McClellan-Kerr navigation system. Approximately 11 million tons of cargo is shipped from the Mississippi River to Tulsa every year through the McClellan-Kerr navigation system. The sunsets were taken from my chair on the bank of the Arkansas River.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Little Rock North KOA
    June 1, 2023

    Little Rock North KOA

    Only 1 Tent Site on the property !

    It was great. I have the only tent site they offer. It’s away from the RV area. The couple that runs the KOA are super friendly. There is a pool but not open for some reason. Small dog park. Camp store. Clean. And an ice cream shop! The only drawback is it’s close to the freeway and you can hear a LOT of traffic.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Downtown Riverside RV Park
    May 24, 2023

    Downtown Riverside RV Park

    Very close sites

    Nice long sites along the Arkansas River. The park gives you great directions as to how to get into the park. It is gated.  No grass– just a large parking lot. A lot of highway noise all day and night. During the day there is also lots of construction noise. Sites are very close together and face each other(about 2 feet between units). Can’t put your awning out!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Maumelle Park
    May 11, 2023

    Maumelle Park

    Great COE campground near Little Rock

    Stayed 6 nights at Maumelle COE campground next to Arkansas River. Nice and quiet especially after the weekend crowd left. Nice walking trails and still close to major conveniences. We stayed in site E7 which was great for our needs with good privacy.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Willow Beach
    April 29, 2023

    Willow Beach

    River madness.

    Easy in and out. Great views all around. The corps score. Some very large camp sites.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Merrisach Lake
    April 23, 2023

    Merrisach Lake

    Nice quiet campground by a lake

    I stayed a few days during the week. It's a pretty spot by a lake. Clean restrooms with showers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Maumelle Park
    March 20, 2023

    Maumelle Park

    First Time Here / Very Quiet Park

    First time here and the sites are amazing. Well spaced out. Not right beside your neighbor. Each site has water and electricity with 110, 30 and 50 amp hookups. Noticed dump stations throughout the park. There are several small campgrounds and the bath houses although dated are very clean and even heated which helps on cold nights. We met several nice people, even some who follow our Facebook page Outdoor More Family and it was nice to meet so many nice families. Plenty of wood can be obtained at a large wood pile near the entrance. Bring your own saw or bucket. Will be back for sure.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Downtown Riverside RV Park
    January 22, 2023

    Downtown Riverside RV Park

    Medical reasons

    My dad was supposed to Have a minimal surgery but it became serious resulting in a Long stay and even his death they just told us to stay as long as we needed definitely recommend it

  • Camper-submitted photo from Donna's Hammock Hideaway
    January 16, 2023

    Donna's Hammock Hideaway

    Peace and Wildlife

    Ashley here with The Dyrt! I'd like to welcome Donna to our platform. This property offers hot showers, a fire-pit and restroom. You'll likely get a visit from one of her goats. Rustic sites offer level ground for you to pitch your tent. Book your stay in the magical forest and leave a review!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Little Rock North KOA
    January 6, 2023

    Little Rock North KOA

    Little Rock North KOA

    We got in around 6:30pm and was met and led to our site(right in front across from office) We were told if we were going to disconnect our 40ft Jayco Eagle that we had to pull it all the way to front of site and park truck behind. This necessitated the need to buy a longer black water line for $161.00. Could not find any garbage receptacles close but was late and didn't get much time to acclimate. Left early to continue our trip

  • Camper-submitted photo from Maumelle Park
    December 11, 2022

    Maumelle Park

    Camping review

    Great park, plenty of spots with a nice area for camping. Some have picnic sheds at them. Beautiful view of the river unless you infront of the boat docks. Overall great experience. You can hear some road noise.



Guide to Pine Bluff

Camping near Pine Bluff, Arkansas, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family getaway, there are several campgrounds to explore.

What to do

  • Fishing and Swimming: At Lake Catherine State Park Campground, visitors enjoy fishing right off their sites. One camper shared, “Our site on the lake was very beautiful and every site on the water has a small dock you can fish off.”
  • Hiking Trails: Many campgrounds, like Catherine's Landing, have great hiking options. A reviewer mentioned, “Three beautiful hikes right out of the campground.”
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers at Willow Beach have spotted various birds and other wildlife. One visitor noted, “Really pretty site with lake in the backyard, which made sunsets so enjoyable.”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-kept restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Maumelle Park said, “The bathrooms are old but clean.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Cane Creek State Park Campground mentioned, “The sites are all asphalted and have electric and water.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Arkadelphia Campground & RV Park said, “The couple that manage the park are very welcoming.”

What you should know

  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A reviewer at Downtown Riverside RV Park pointed out, “A lot of highway noise all day and night.”
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For instance, at Little Rock North KOA, one camper noted, “Limited amenities, no picnic table or fire pit on site.”
  • Primitive Camping: If you’re looking for a more rustic experience, Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA offers primitive camping. One camper mentioned, “There are no toilets or trash, so be prepared.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. At Catherine's Landing, a reviewer said, “Plenty of room for the kids to ride bicycles.”
  • Plan for Bugs: Some areas can be buggy, especially near water. A camper at Cane Creek State Park Campground noted, “The mosquitoes were really bad after dark.”
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Campgrounds often have open spaces for games. One camper at Maumelle Park suggested, “The campsites are pretty spacious for tents with their own fire rings too.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Downtown Riverside RV Park mentioned, “Sites are very close together and face each other.”
  • Wi-Fi Availability: Some campgrounds have decent Wi-Fi. A visitor at Hot Springs National Park KOA said, “WiFi good enough to stream.”
  • Be Prepared for Road Noise: If you’re sensitive to noise, consider this before booking. A camper at Little Rock North KOA mentioned the nearby highway noise.

Camping around Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Pine Bluff, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Pine Bluff, AR is Ste Marie Park with a 2-star rating from 2 reviews.