Best Dispersed Camping near Pocahontas, AR

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Pocahontas, AR (6)

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        4. Beaver Lake Recreation Area

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        Ellsinore, Missouri

        Beaver Lake is 15 acres in size. Primitive camping is allowed but no facilities are provided. It offers a gravel ramp for boat access. The lake has been stocked with channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, and black bass. Dispersed camping is the term used for free camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means there are no toilets, no structures, no trash cans, no treated water, and no fire grates. There are extra responsibilities required for this type of camp. It's a must to educate yourself before you try it, but we hope the adventure of dispersed camping in the Mark Twain National Forest calls to you! Pick a Campsite and follow the Leave No Trace Principles Camp 100 feet away from trails and water sources. Treat any water found in the area before consuming it. Human waste (Feces) must be buried at least 6 inches deep and covered. Pack out all of your garbage.

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        5. McCormack Lake Rec Area

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        23 Saves
        Alton, Missouri

        McCormack Lake Recreation Area is located near Greer Spring and offers good fishing and boating. It is located on paved Forest Road 3155 off of Highway 19. This site has semi-developed picnic and camping facilities. There is hiking at McCormack Lake Recreation Area also. This is a trailhead for the 3.7-mile McCormack-Greer Trail, which ends at Greer Crossing Picnic Area and also connects to Ozark Trail. The 15-acre lake is stocked annually with panfish and bass being the catch of the day. The lake is a non-motorized area; boat motors are not allowed. An electric trolling motor is permitted. There is ample parking for picnickers and fishermen. The campground is primitive with limited picnic tables, firerings and lantern posts. A vault toilet is provided. No water is available.

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        Recent Dispersed Reviews in Pocahontas

        6 Reviews of 6 Pocahontas Campgrounds


        • RThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Lake Recreation Area
          Apr. 6, 2024

          Beaver Lake Recreation Area

          Ticks, pigs, and limited spots

          This area is beautiful and overall I recommend it but we did have trouble finding a flat spot. I think they're only five or six decent spots total. We met a local who warned us of wild pigs that will charge you and a lot of ticks in the forest.

        • RThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Whitten River Access
          Jun. 17, 2023

          Whitten River Access

          Great place for kayakers

          It has river access via a boat ramp and "dock". There are several level, clear places to camp with enough room for rv's. The road in is rough gravel and a big rv will be slow going. However, I've seen so good size rv's there. It's free and first come camping. There's a vault toilet. It's otherwise primitive camping. Our group kayaks in during trout fishing trips and have never had a problem finding a place to camp. The Eleven Point River is beautiful and cold. Some of the best outdoor fun for adventurous people.

        • Greg H.
          Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Lake Recreation Area
          Sep. 8, 2021

          Beaver Lake Recreation Area

          Nice place, well off the beaten path.

          Way back off of a gravel road... There's at least two pull-offs that I've seen, I'm sure there's more. Disperse camping no facilities but it's nice back here... Fire pit... Not much company & free

        • Joshua D.
          Camper-submitted photo from Cane Bluff River Access
          Jul. 12, 2019

          Cane Bluff River Access

          Love This Place

          Have camped here several times. Very primitive with only vault toilets. If you want seclusion in a beautiful setting this place is for you.

        • Elaina M.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Aug. 22, 2018

          Cane Bluff River Access

          Beautiful, primitive, secluded.

          Stumbled across this site in September (2016). It's way back on a little dirt road past some farm land and homes.

          Only a few campsites, no picnic tables, a fire ring, some heavily shaded spots, a couple sites right on the river (but none are far away). You feel like you are in the wilderness! Water is crystal clear and cool, didn't see another camper all weekend. Had a few folks using the boat ramps, but otherwise very private.

          Great stargazing on the beach and you'll see some bats too! Think they really helped keep the bugs off us all weekend, barely had any problems with those.

          Seriously beautiful campsite, and near some excellent floating & gorgeous springs.



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