Best Tent Camping near Plainview, AR

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Best Tent Sites Near Plainview, AR (35)

    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Nut Mountain
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    2. Fourche Mountain Campground

    2 Reviews
    12 Photos
    10 Saves
    Plainview, Arkansas

    Small campground with a scenic view from the mountain-top. Additional information available here.

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    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from COE Nimrod Lake Carter Cove Campground
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    4. South Fourche

    2 Reviews
    20 Photos
    29 Saves
    Nimrod Lake, Arkansas

    Convenient roadside picnic area and campground located on Scenic Highway 7 Byway. This campground also provides floating access to the South Fourche River

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Haw Creek Falls Camping
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    5. Haw Creek Falls Camping

    22 Reviews
    81 Photos
    574 Saves
    Pelsor, Arkansas

    As of Oct 2021 - Haw Creek Falls—Located on Hwy 123, this newly designated Point of Interest will be accessible year-round. Removal of the gate across the low-water bridge and suspension of fees will be immediately implemented, and camping will still be allowed in designated campsites. A slow transition of amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts will be removed over time as they become unusable or unsafe. Trash services will be managed by the user as “pack it in, pack it out.” Active partner groups and volunteers are helping extend the life of current amenities, excluding trash services. Several volunteer workdays have been hosted at this site in the last several months, which have proven to be immensely beneficial to keeping this primitive area operational. Please note, this area is subject to flash flooding and visitors are responsible for monitoring conditions and taking precautionary measures. Removal of the gate does not indicate the area is always safe during changing weather conditions. Surrounded by a beautiful mature hardwood forest, this campground is located on a small mountain stream with picturesque falls, rocks, and a bluff. Big Piney Wild and Scenic River are nearby. There is an accessible trail to the Haw Creek Falls. Camping - 9 family units. Camping trailers are allowed but no special facilities are available. Access to the Ozark Highlands Trail. The recreation area is closed following the 3rd week of December and reopens the 3rd week of March. Please note that the campground is closed when heavy rain is forecast. Campground and Day-Use Area Rules

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    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed FR132 Ouachita National Forest, AR
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    6. Dispersed FR132 Ouachita National Forest, AR

    3 Reviews
    12 Photos
    63 Saves
    Jessieville, Arkansas

    Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no services; such as trash removal, and little or no facilities; such as tables and fire pits, are provided. Some popular dispersed camping areas may have toilets. There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It is your responsibility to know these before you try this new experience. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers. Typically, dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. Many people drive out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find a clearing or a spot near a stream or with a view of the mountains. Do not drive on meadows to access your camping site. Drive on existing roads to prevent resource damage. To prevent resource damage please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway. How to Pick a Campsite If you are going to an area where others have camped before, pick a site that has been used before. Plants, soil and wildlife are impacted by new campsites so using existing ones will minimize your impact in the forest. If there is no existing campsite, then follow Leave No Trace guidelines.

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    8. Iron Springs

    2 Reviews
    10 Photos
    17 Saves
    Jessieville, Arkansas

    Wooded roadside setting on stream near historic springs.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Irons Fork Primitive Camping
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    10. Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite

    2 Reviews
    11 Photos
    74 Saves
    Paron, Arkansas

    If you are one of those folks who prefers a different, more rugged camp experience, primitive camping is allowed almost anywhere in the Ouachita National Forest unless there is a sign stating otherwise, or it is a wildlife food plot. Located throughout the Forests are areas that have been campsites for many years. These are located along roadsides, trails, mountain tops, or near streams. Camping at dispersed locations have additional responsibilities: "Leave No Trace" so others can have a similar backcountry experience, pack out any trash or litter, scatter campfire ash around so it doesn't pile up, and leave the area better than you found it.

    Please filter water before drinking! Beware of stream crossings after heavy rains. Please read the Dispersed Camping guidelines before heading out. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ouachita/recreation/?cid=fseprd727994

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Recent Tent Reviews in Plainview

889 Reviews of 35 Plainview Campgrounds


  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Base of North Fork Pinnacle Dispersed, Forest Road 132
    Dec. 16, 2024

    Base of North Fork Pinnacle Dispersed, Forest Road 132

    Easy Access from Winona Scenic Drive & Ouachita National Recreation Trail

    Coordinates: 34.85844,-92.85765. Camped here in mid-December 2024. Large dispersed campsite in a wooded area positioned between the Winona Scenic Drive (Forest Road 132) and the Ouachita National Recreation Trail in the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. The site has easy access from both the forest road and the backpacking trail. Convenient to hikers and softroaders. The North Fork Pinnacle viewpoint is a half-mile hike from the campsite. The campsite is set back from the forest road; no issues with dust from the road. The site, as well as the driveway into the site, are dirt surfaces. There are 2 clean fire rings. I camped by the 2nd fire ring which is further away from the forest road. Maneuvering my van into position took some effort due to the trees at this spot; a little bit of leveling was required. The first fire ring, closer to the forest road, is easier to set up next to and more level. This dispersed campsite can accomodate 3 or 4 small to midsize rigs. Tent and hammock camping is possible. The site is shaded. About 100 yards west on the other side of the forest road, there is a clear-cut area which has a lot of downed limbs for firewood. There was spotty T-Mobile service, but good AT&T service, at this site. The ride on Forest Road 132 from the east (Hwy 9) is bumpy/rocky in several places. Erosion seems to be getting worse over time on this unpaved road. I aired-down the tires for ride comfort. Low clearance vehicles should be okay on this road. There are several other dispersed campsites, which are easy to find, along the road. Enjoyed camping here. Beautiful site in the woods. Quiet. Next to the Quachita National Recreation Trail which is a wonderful hiking trail.

  • Charles H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Magazine State Park Campground
    Dec. 8, 2024

    Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    Flying High

    The experience begins with the climb: the road winds up and around the bends and crooks of the mountain. The entrance and welcome center is grand and very accepting of anything from small vehicles to large diesel pushers. The camping spaces are large and accommodating, most are level and can fit almost anything you travel in. The amenities were clean and - while dated - all in good working conditions. The various trails are well marked and offer several levels of technical expertise. At the top you can camp or stay at The Lodge - which offers a myriad of services from food to catered events.

    But the views ARE the reason to experience this park! They are simply delicious!

  • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Creek Campground
    Nov. 19, 2024

    Twin Creek Campground

    Nice stay for one night

    We decided to stay here for an overnight after being in Hot Springs area.
    There was only one other camper. The fee is $14 a night, not the $12 listed on sign. There is a pay kiosk that takes cards The campground was very clean and had many many trash cans.
    Bathrooms clean and had running water and flush toilets. Cell signal was poor with Verizon. Found an opening and Starlink worked great.

  • Logan R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Forest Service RD 153 Ouachita National Forest
    Nov. 17, 2024

    Forest Service RD 153 Ouachita National Forest

    Overland site

    First off the coordinates are 34.80858, -93.07552 This campsite has amazing 360 sunsets and sunrises. A bit rocky for tent campers but should have no trouble finding a spot for a 4 man tent. There is also limited level ground but not bad. This site has room for 2-3 rigs. If ya needed to squeeze 4 you definitely could. There is a good breeze as it is on the top of the ridge which would be great in summer but can get a bit nippy in the colder seasons so keep that in mind. Nice sound of the breeze in the trees to put you right to sleep and extremely rare traffic so minimal reminders of society!!! I’ve rambled a bit but this site genuinely ticked all the boxes for me. Made for a beautiful evening.

  • Forest K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buckville - Lake Ouachita
    Nov. 10, 2024

    Buckville - Lake Ouachita

    Nice boon-docking area

    Our family has camp here the last 4 years, sometimes twice a year. We like it for the family and grandkids because of the swimming area and pit toilets, which allows us to stay for about 3-4 days at time, you need to bring your own toilet paper and water. There used to be a store a couple of miles up the road from here, but the last time we camp, it was closed due to the spouse passing away. If you like boon docking, Kayaking, and fishing in a quite area, this is the place for you. Bring your Kayak and go Island hoping!

  • Jeff P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    Our new favorite camping grounds

    This state park is one of the hardest to book a camping site for a last-minute camping trip. After we finally secure our spot, it’s easy to see why it’s so hard to secure at a moment's notice.

    Please be sure to visit the Petite Jean Coffeehouse which is located before the entrance to the park.

  • Devin R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cane Creek Recreation Area
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Cane Creek Recreation Area

    Beautiful Sunset

    Be sure to catch the sunset here. This has a beautiful setting even though it has been basically abandoned by the COE. The people who stay here must really care about the place because my site was very clean. Do not. I repeat DO NOT think you can use the pit toilets here. Be self contained and you’ll be fine. There seemed to be some long-timers camped there together and their dogs barked quite often during the day, but they must have taken them in at night or my van did well with blocking out the noise. My site wasn’t 100% flat but I just slept with my feet going on the downhill slope. Also, be aware if you use a flashlight, you WILL see eyeballs looking back at you from the other side of the water

  • Alice S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FR132 - Crossroads Site Dispersed
    Oct. 14, 2024

    FR132 - Crossroads Site Dispersed

    Super Simple But Has Signal

    WARNING Stay on the good gravel roads. GPS took me down 4 miles of an old log trail that I wasn't able to turn around on. Spent thirty minutes cursing GPS and contemplating my life choices. I was headed for one of the other sites but was so tired when I saw this one I took it.

    The site is at a crossroads so quite convenient. Only room for one vehicle. It does have a stone ring for a fire pit. The main draw however is that there is pretty good signal with Verizon here which is really rare in the area.

  • Jennifer O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    Beautiful park with tons of overlooks!

    What a beautiful park, although it’s really spread out and you’ll need you an e-bike or bike to ride around. Lots of bouldering, hiking, overlooks, and tall pine trees! There’s something for everyone. I would recommend loop a for the best views and most spaced out spots. Very friendly hosts, clean bathrooms, visitors center is new and outstanding.

  • Susan L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tompkins Bend
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Tompkins Bend

    COE Lake Ouachita camping

    I tend to like COE campgrounds. However, this one was a different experience for me. It's laid out in a way that it seemed like there was no space between sites and no berms or green cover to give the feeling of some privacy. The site next to me parked their truck about 10 feet from my site on the dirt between us. Boats on trailers are parked in between sites on diagonal or however to make them fit.

    Narrow, windy road into park is nicely paved. Nicely shaded, almost level gravel/asphalt site (not very wide with a tree on one side that would obstruct a rig with slide, awning side is tight too) with picnic bench, fire ring, lantern pole and BBQ.

    Also, the lake is very low right now. I was told that the state is drawing down the lake for hydro power and because there hasn't been any rain in awhile it's starting to show. It was fun to walk the lake bed and look for rocks and minerals that are usually covered by water. Not much else to do if here if you don't have a boat. Otherwise, a nice place to sleep while visiting the area.

  • Lindsey M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hot Springs Offroad Park
    Oct. 8, 2024

    Hot Springs Offroad Park

    Cheap, Convenient, & Fun!

    Car camped at tent site to visit HSNP and trail ride. Staff were plentiful and friendly. My only issues were noise from a fast road near my site, walking distance from sites to restrooms, and most sites seemed quite tight for SUVs/trucks to park within. Even so, I highly recommend checking out this place. I really enjoyed my nights here and hours in the woods!

  • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cove Lake Complex
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Cove Lake Complex

    Quiet and wooded

    Nice quiet campground with a nice lake, vault toilets, no electricity or water Wildlife in the area. We were able to listen to a Barred Owl before going to sleep, mature pine trees giving a lot of shade

  • Nick N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    The trail was okay, but they need to do better.

    The trail was okay, but showing signs that it wasn't being maintained properly anymore. From litter found all along the trail to parts of the trail not being maintained. Even some of the stones placed to make walkways are coming out of place. 

    But inside was worse...

    The old white lady working the giftshop was absolutely horrible. While we were still shopping, this woman embarrassed us asking loudly çare yall planning to pay for that, while we were looking at the stuffed animals, and making us look like shoplifters. I absolutely recommend against spending a single dollar at that store, and I've previously spent decent amount of money there, but no more. I recommend avoiding the main building entirely, and that will me my recommendation until they fix this problem

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Grape Country RV Park
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Grape Country RV Park

    Beautiful grounds, beautiful countryside

    Settled right in between grape fields, beautiful manacured grounds with lots of picnic tables and plenty of area to walk dogs or kids. No additional amenities but not needed really with FHU. Owner came by and personally checked on us, booking was easy with a text! Great wines right up the road

  • Channel O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Piney Bay
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Piney Bay

    Very Nice little spot near lake

    This was our second spot on our trip we just needed a quick place to sleep for the night before we left back to Oklahoma and we were very delighted with this one. Clean showers and restrooms on site. Very clean sites and nice flat ground for our tent. We were a little close to a busier road but it didn’t bother us that much and all of the other campers were quiet and respectful. Overall a nice little place but be mindful it’s not secluded or anything as several people were there at the lake with their RVs but it looked like a great spot for families to have fun.

  • Arthur S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite

    Nice weekend

    Didn’t have to drive too far down the road found a spot on the left. Nice stone camp fire circle, good flat spot for my tent, which is a four person. Bring a chair if you want a comfortable seat, also hard to find decent wood to burn, had to walk a bit to find. Not many cars drive down the road, saw some people hiking, also Sunday morning there were hunters out, so hearing gunshot pretty close to camp. All in all though it is good to be with nature and I’d go back to this spot or find another one on the road. I didn’t go very far down the road have more to explore!

  • Brian G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Catherine State Park Campground
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Great State Park!!

    Very beautiful place to stay!! Our site on the lake was very beautiful and every site on the water has a small dock you can fish off. Bugs were not bad at all. Would recommend this place to anyone.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Catherine State Park Campground
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Resort / Country Club

    This is a fantastic spot with tons of amenities (including a great pool) & many activities. Also, guests and campers were extremely nice! Clean and a well planned resort! Stay if you have a chance.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Catherine's Landing
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Catherine's Landing

    Great amenities & nice sites

    We had an overnight here after visiting the hot springs national park. The euro delights food truck was a tasty treat. Loved that the pool was open until 10pm just wish the store was open past 5. Great sites. Full hook ups. Paved roads perfect for scootering.

  • Taryn S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cove Lake Complex
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Cove Lake Complex

    Hidden gem in the Ozarks

    Fantastic smaller campground minutes from Mount Magazine. It seems to be overshadowed by much larger, better known places like Devils Den, so it's fairly quiet even when it's 'busy.' We also learned that it has new management as of this year (2024), a young family that's extremely hands-on.

    We stayed as a group (three families with 7 kiddos total, ranging from 6-15), across two adjacent sites: 1 & 3. You could see the lake from our sites, but they don't sit right over the lake like some do. With so many kids in our group, we actually wanted that. Sites are extremely spacious and well spaced from each other, and would feel even more private later in the season when the trees are full. Bathrooms are simple pit toilets, but clean and well-maintained. 

    Boat rentals right onsite, concessions, even a small beach area! We will 100% be back. No cell service whatsoever with Verizon.



Guide to Plainview

Tent camping near Plainview, Arkansas offers a variety of scenic spots for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With options ranging from primitive sites to more developed areas, there's something for everyone.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • The Irons Fork Primitive Camping site features picnic tables and fire pits, making it a comfortable choice for tent campers seeking a shaded area with great views of the water.
  • At South Fourche, campers can enjoy a well-maintained campground with vault toilets and picnic tables, perfect for a quiet getaway close to nature.
  • The COE Nimrod Lake Carter Cove Campground offers clean facilities, including showers and trash disposal, ensuring a pleasant camping experience.

Some prices for tent camping range from $5 to $8

Local attractions for outdoor activities

  • The Dispersed FR132 Ouachita National Forest provides easy access to the Ouachita Trail, perfect for hiking and exploring the beautiful forested landscape.
  • Campers at Jack Creek Recreation Area can enjoy swimming holes and hiking trails, making it a great spot for those looking to combine camping with water activities.
  • The Fourche Mountain Campground is located near scenic views and offers a quiet retreat for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle while still being close to nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Plainview, AR is Hickory Nut Mountain with a 4.3-star rating from 11 reviews.

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