Chock-full of scenic natural beauty and breathtaking geological diversity, camping in Arkansas is an experience hard to forget. Campgrounds can be found on top of magnificent mountain ranges, sparkling lakeshores, and nearly anywhere in between. Known as  “The Natural State,” Arkansas boasts two mountain ranges, three national forests, 600,000 acres of lakes, and 9,000 miles of streams and rivers. In addition to numerous camping and backpacking opportunities, Arkansas is long famous for its hunting and fishing scene. So lace up your boots and get ready for an unparalleled getaway camping in Arkansas!


Take an extraordinary escape to the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas in Eureka Springs. The entire city is on the National Register of Historic Places with its carefully preserved Victorian Buildings and unique architecture built around the city’s natural springs. Numerous campgrounds near Eureka Springs offer campers an opportunity to get up close with nature while staying within reach of the city’s curvy hills and winding streets free of traffic lights.


Just south of Eureka Springs lies the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, dedicating 459 acres to exotic cats. The sanctuary is home to tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars. Animal lovers can enjoy guided habitat tours and open discovery areas daily.


Just over an hour from Little Rock, AR, sits the largest lake in Arkansas. Renowned for its scenic beauty and clear waters, Lake Ouachita is surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest. Named one of the cleanest lakes in America, Lake Ouachita provides campers with ample water sports opportunities, including swimming, scuba diving, and angling. The Lake Ouachita State Park also offers scenic trails, two swimming areas, and a marina with boat rentals and fishing supplies.


Embark on a gorgeous trip through The Natural State. With The Dyrt, you can be sure to find the best camping in Arkansas along the way.

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Treasure Isle RV Park is located on the banks of Lake Hamilton. There are many types of RV sites including Concrete back-in, Concrete pull thru, gravel pull thru, and lakefront sites. Amenities include: coin laundry, bath house, pool, large playground, three covered pavilions with seating and grills available for use by the park guests, and fishing piers. There are kayaks and pontoons available to rent. Come enjoy your vacation with us!

Treasure Isle R.V. Park

Nestled on 5 acres blessed with nature. Conveniently located just right outside city limits. Close to everything yet secluded enough to have privacy , peace and quite. It has green grass most of the year with lots of lightning bugs at night, abundant wildlife: deers, bunnies, possums, raccoons and squirrels 😁. Very well spaced out mature trees that provides shade and fresh air.

Perfect place to watch the stars at night. NO amenities of any kind offered on site. Perfect for well prepared campers just looking for space to park or camp for a night or two.

This is PARKING SPACE only. NO TENT CAMPING ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. Minimum 2 nights.



Spa City Hipcamp 

Welcome to Ouachita River Haven!

Nestled between Ouachita National Forest property and the Ouachita River, our Haven is a peaceful little slice of nature for you to take a break, catch your breath, and enjoy the outdoors! Property has 1000 ft of river access, with canoe & kayak docks, swimming hole, volleyball and tetherball, horseshoes, swings.

We offer hiking, mountain biking, and river shuttles as well as canoe/kayak/tube rentals and shuttles. Such trips should be reserved in advance by messaging us or visiting our website.

Our office sells firewood for $5/bundle. We also have a small array of custom woodwork items from our woodshop, freeze dried snacks and hiking restocks, food from local vendors, and souvenirs!

All primitive sites have a picnic table, fire ring, and campfire grill grate.

Electric sites are 30 amp, if using for tent camping you will need a 3-prong converter (we can rent one to you for $5 if you do not have your own). RV/Camper MAXIMUM length is 28 feet.

Tipi rental is a camping experience only; it does not have electricity, a/c or heat. There are solar lights inside. We do have a Queen Sized outdoor bed and bedding available to add to rental for $10/night.

Bunkhouse is a camping experience - bring your own bedding. A/C, heat, electricity, TV & DVDs, Microwave, and Mini fridge are inside. Guests use campground restrooms

Campground restrooms and showers are a short walk from campgrounds.

We are pet-friendly. Dogs must be leashed at all times that they are not in a tent or camper.



Ouachita River Haven

James and Jimmilea Berryhill have been hosting guests for the past 7 years. With over 200 excellent reviews on various platforms and many returning guests, the Berryhills want to make your vacation or work stay as easy as possible. Jubilee Farms Campground is located 15 miles from Malvern, Arkansas just off Hwy 9 South. It is surrounded by thousands of acres of woodland, a few small farms, and all the sounds of the great outdoors. As a tent, RV, and nightly rental site, Jubilee offers easy access to all camping sites, full water, and electric hookups for 4 RV campsites, and multiple places for tent camping. The farm has three ponds for catch-and-release fishing, a play spot for children, swings for adults, a hammock, lawn chairs, charcoal grills for guests, and a small dipping pool during the season. There is a lovely spot by the lake with a fire pit, lots of walking area in the 80 acres, games on the lawn (badminton, volleyball), and entertainment from the ducks and chickens. We offer fresh eggs to campers most of the time (when the chickens are willing). We are a Christian family and there are three other families living on the farm full-time. The farm is mostly open grassland with some wooded areas. Restrictions include: no parties unless approved, no recreational drugs allowed, no smoking other than in your tented area or RV (remember safety with any fire), no fires except in grills or the designated firepit, quiet time 10 pm - 7 am, no entering private yards without permission. We are 35 miles from Hot Springs where Lake Hamilton, Lake Catherine and Lake Degray offer every possible swimming, fishing, and boating experience. We are just 5 miles from Cox Creek Lake (a local fishing lake somewhat larger than on our land). We are a family-friendly campground and welcome friendly, respectful guests to enjoy this lovely place.



Jubilee Farms Campground in Leola, Arkansas

**Leisure Landing RV Park **is a first class park catering to the visitors of the Spa City and all that it has to offer.  Satellite friendly with sites up to 60 feet in length and located on the shores of beautiful **Lake Hamilton**, the only thing we lack are pull-thru sites and sites on the water.  But don't let that deter you.  Set in a truly quiet location without the annoying drone of trucks, motorcycles, cars and emergency vehicles generating an incessant background of highway noise, you can fully relax as you recuperate from a busy day in** Hot Springs** and plan the next day's activities.  Drop in and check us out and you will see why several of our guests have compared us to **5 star **resorts.  Spend a night at Leisure Landing...  and you too will agree.

Leisure Landing RV Park

Beautiful 84 acre campground with oversized RV spots to let you and your family disconnect and settle in for one night or multiple. Less than 25 minutes from Hot Springs so you can enjoy all the fun in town but get the peace and views of the country side. Have a horse no problem with multiple corrals available your furry friend can stretch their legs too! Each spot comes with 1 - 30 AMP connection, 1 - water connection, a picnic table, and a bbq/fire pit. The campgrounds offer multiple hiking trails, a pond for fishing and we are pet friendly!



Rockin' W Campground

This is a small .62 acre lot in a forested area with privacy and seclusion. Located .1 miles from Museum of Automobiles and 1.5 miles from Petit Jean State Park.

The circle drive allows Class B motorhomes or small trailers to access camping area near unnamed intermittent creek. Recently completed horseshoe court and both North and South walk in tent pads provide two new options for tent placement.

Petit Jean SP is Arkansas' first state park and is the second most visited park in Arkansas. Fabulous day hiking or overnight backpacking in and around the park. Also, nearby is a petting zoo, horseback riding and farmers market.



Camp 62 on Petit Jean Mountain

## Overview

Brady Mountain Campground delights visitors with its family-friendly facilities, fabulous views and idyllic placement on Arkansas's Lake Ouachita. The lake attracts visitors who come for the crystal clear waters and bountiful fishing opportunities.   
  
[Click here](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/ouachita/tour.html) for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

## Recreation

A unique way to explore the lake is to follow the Geo-Float Trail, coined as the first water-based interpretive trail included in the National Trails System. The self-guided boat tour leads visitors on a 16-mile trip to see incredible geologic features as it stretches from the Spillway Recreation Area to Brady Mountain Recreation Area.   
  
Hikers enjoy the scenic land-based nature trail accessible from the campground. Boating, fishing and scuba diving among the remains of the flooded mountain valley are also popular here.

## Facilities

All 74 campsites have electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground, and a swim beach.

## Natural Features

Lake Ouachita sits in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park. The lake stems from the Ouachita River and boasts 692 miles of shoreline with 178 islands. 

## contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101. 

## Nearby Attractions

Head to Hot Springs National Park and enjoy a traditional bath or modern spa experience with the natural spring water.

Brady Mountain

## Overview

Crystal Springs Campground, perched on the shores of Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, is an ideal spot for families, friends and couples. Approximately 1.2 million people visit the lake each year to explore its crystal clear waters and scenic mountain landscape. Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

## Recreation

Visitors enjoy fishing, water skiing, hiking and boating. Scuba diving is particularly popular because of the lake's high underwater visibility. Small and rare freshwater jellyfish (non-stinging) can be found, in addition to many types of fish, including the striped bass, lazily drifting between rocks.   
  
Bald eagles are a big attraction for bird watchers and photographers in winter months.

## Facilities

The campground consists of 68 sites including 63 sites with electric and water hookups. There is also a reservable group campsite that includes electrical and water hookups. The two group picnic shelters have electricity. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground and a swim beach.

## Natural Features

Lake Ouachita is nestled in the Ouachita Mountains just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park. The pool is fed by the cool waters of the Ouachita River and extends about 30 miles over 40,000 surface acres. 

## contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101. 

## Nearby Attractions

Part of the scenic 223-mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail runs just north of the lake. Here, hikers and mountain bikers can explore an array of breathtaking views in the Ouachita Mountains.

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