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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Our Signature Site is on top of a hill overlooking the Polecat Creek Valley in the Cherokee Nation.  On a clear night you can reach out and touch the stars.  We have a one mile nature trail . All this is on our 240 acre property featuring woodlands , historic grounds and our farm-to-market vegetable / flower gardens . Walk along the creek to rock hound , look for fossils/arrow heads or just enjoy .   In our area there is a country store, historical sites like ancient Caddo Ceremonial mound , Sequoyah's Home (creator of the Cherokee Syllabary ) , fishing , canoeing/kayaking , wildlife and birdwatching .  If you have a Truck , SUV or AWD vehicle you can drive to the site on our forestry road  (there are two-2-access points on the property) or park in our graveled parking area and hike up to the site where your getaway begins.

The Space:
Hilltop site overlooking historic valley with scenic river in the Cherokee Nation.

Guest Access:
This is an exclusive Tentrr Signature campsite. Tentrr partners with land owners to offer unique accommodations in beautiful outdoor spaces. Our campsites are off-the-grid which means they generally do not have access to electricity, wifi, or modern plumbing. Instead, they offer the chance to relax, unplug, and fully experience nature! 

Your Tentrr campsite includes a 10'x12' (120 square feet) safari-style canvas tent on a raised wooden platform. Inside the tent you'll find one queen bed with a memory foam mattress. The tent is big enough for the bed plus one or two extra sleeping bags on the floor. Aside from the canvas tent, campers can also use the extra 5-person pop-up dome tent that___s provided. You'll also have a 6-ft picnic table, outdoor fire pit, and 2 Tentrr Adirondack chairs.

Max Occupancy: This refers to the total number of campers allowed onsite with your reservation. 

Toilets: Every campsite is equipped with a camp toilet (we call it the Tentrr Loo). This is a simple wooden box with a toilet seat and a bucket inside. To use, line the bucket with a CleanWaste Sani-Bag supplied at the camp prior to use. Afterwards, simply tie the bag up and place it in a trash bag. CleanWaste Sani-Bags use a NASA-developed gelling/deodorizing agent that helps prevent spills and keeps everyone safe and clean.

Showers: Every Signature campsite comes with a Coleman Sun Shower. The sun shower has a reservoir that holds up to 5 gallons of water, potentially enough for multiple showers. It's constructed of heat-locking material that warms the water when it's left in the sun, even on cool days.

What you should bring:
-S'mores supplies & any food you'd like to eat
-A cooler to keep your grub from spoiling 
-Bedding and pillows

Interaction with Guests:
Upon check out, you should leave-no-trace of your stay and be sure your campsite is returned to its natural glory! While Tentrr does not charge a cleaning fee, we do expect campsites to be left how they were found. After you check out, take everything you brought in and be sure to leave your trash at the designated location.

If a Tentrr Host submits an incident report after your stay that details evidence of trash or damage to the campsite or the host's property, Tentrr reserves the right to charge a minimum cleaning fee of $50. Just make sure to follow the Camper Manual posted at your campsite and you'll be set!

Reservation Modifications/Cancellations: Please note the terms of the cancelation policy as they are outlined in your confirmation email. Your Tentrr Host is unable to change or cancel your reservation on your behalf, and they are unable to waive any cancellation fees (if applicable). If you have any questions regarding modifications to your booking, please reach out to Tentrr Customer Support.

Other Things to Note:
Carry out what you carry in .  Don't smoke in the tent .  Be respectful to the land.



Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 1


Tentrr Signature Site - Star View

## Overview

Beautiful campground on the Arkansas river providing excellent opportunities for recreation, boating, fishing, and waterfowl viewing.

## Recreation

This quaint park offers great opportunities for fishing and has an excellent day use area with multiple picnic areas.

## Facilities

Clear Creek park includes 38 campsites many with electric and water, a picnic shelter, showers facilities, restrooms, and a boat ramps.

## Natural Features

Sitting off an inlet to the Arkansas River, a major interstate waterway, this park is an excellent entry to Frog bayou and other water areas.

## Nearby Attractions

A short drive into the nearby city of Alma, Arkansas provides ample shopping opportunities.

Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR)

Turner Bend Campground is located right across from the Turner Bend Store. All campsites have access to the water spigots near by. The Gazebo campsite is located on the same side as the store. This campsite has electricity to hook up small appliances but not to power a camper. Restroom and shower are also on the store side of the road.

PARKING FEES FOR NON CAMPER. Parking Permit for vehicle without a trailer– $10 per vehicle per day, it includes river access for 1 person on Turner Bend Landing. it does not include the boat lift ticket Parking permit for vehicle with a trailer - $15 per day, it includes river access for 2 people on Turner Bend Landing-it does not include the boat lift ticket All private boat parking is only available on the parking lot across from the Turner Bend Store. This parking lot is opened 24/7. The Turner Bend Landing parking lot is closed daily at 7pm.

RIVER ACESS FEE: FOR NON CAMPER River Access - $5 per person at the Turner Bend Landing. Boat lift use is only available when operator is present. Armband is required for the use of the boat lift.

DAY PASS FEE: FOR NON CAMPER Day Pass - $ 3 per person for picnic use. Call for special event pricing: 479-667-3641 Rates may vary during special events.

\*\*FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Mulberry River floats and camping are very popular during the spring and summer months. Most of our water comes in the months of March, April, May, and June. Online reservations are recommended especially for weekend visits. If you have a favorite campsite, please book it online or call us.

For camping, we have a two-night minimum on weekends and 3 nights on Memorial Day and Labor Day. When reservations are made in advance, this minimum is upheld.

RESERVATION POLICY Camping reservations can be made online at [https://turnerbend.com/1/](<https://turnerbend.com/1/>) in advance and are paid in full at the time of reserving. If you are planning to reserve for a group, each group can book online separately. Specify in the box that labeled 'SPECIAL REQUEST' the name of your group and how many people are expected to be in this group, so we can organize you to the same site(s). Our staff at the Turner Bend Store will group you at a particular campsite that will accommodate your group comfortably.

CANCELLATIONS must be made 7 days prior to your arrival for camping. If proper notice is received we will refund your deposit, less a 10% credit card transaction fee. If proper notice is not received, you forfeit your deposit paid. Request for camping cancellation must be made over the phone. No refund for early check out.

PET POLICY FOR TURNER BEND AND ROUND THE BEND CAMPSITES We welcome your pets. All dogs must be on a leash. We do limit each site to 1 pet. We charge $10 per pet, per night in the campground. There is an additional $10 charge for any pet that float with you.

We do not allow aggressive breeds. Here are the breeds not permitted here at the Mulberry.

- Bullmastiff
- Rottweiler
- Akita's
- Chow Chow
- Boxers
- Pinchers
- Great Dane
- Huskies and Malamutes
- Pit Bulls & All Bulldog Breeds
- Dalmatians
- German Shepherd If you have any questions about the allowance of your pet, please call or email us ahead of time. Please Keep in Mind On the day of your arrival, come to the store to register and get your parking permit to display inside your windshield] and paid camping wristband. Check in time for campers is between 11 am -6 pm. If you are running late please call 479-667-3641 between 8 am -6 pm to check in. By 11:00 p.m. campers must turn off stereos and generators and tone all noise down to a reasonable level. Off-road vehicle use limited to entry and exit only. You can legally access 4-wheeler trail-heads from our campsites. The trail-heads are 2.5 miles from the Turner Bend Store. Showers for non-campers available at $5 per person. Parking for non-campers taking out private boats at Turner Bend is across the store along the northern edge of the campground next to the bridge. Free river access is at the end of the campground along the river next to the Bridge across from the store. Display parking pass inside the windshield. All private boat parking is only available across from the store on the west side. Boat lift use is only applicable when there is an operator present. Armband is required. Turner Bend gate on the store side will be locked daily at 7 pm, Parking lot across from the store stays open 24 hours.







Turner Bend Outfitter

## Overview

Download a Springhill park map [HERE](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/07/14/18/11/232710_7158bb20-1517-4e7e-beea-a74ebd713384.pdf)

Springhill Park sits along John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake in the lush, rolling hills of Arkansas. Campers come here for boating, swimming, birding and relaxing.  
  
Avid mountain bikers enjoy the Springhill Park Mountain Bike Trail, a 10-mile "fast" trail where experienced bikers race frequently. The trail is also a designated National Recreation Trail.

## Recreation

Year-round fishing for catfish, bream, crappie and white and largemouth bass is fantastic in the fertile waters of the Arkansas. From late fall until early spring, the tailwaters immediately below the lock and dam boasts some of the best sauger fishing in the country.

## Facilities

Springhill Park offers several spacious sites with electric hookups, along with four large group picnic shelters. Additional amenities include showers, a dump station, playground and boat ramps.

## Natural Features

John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake is on the James W. Trimble Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River. Some campsites line the river while others sit between the lake and Massard Creek.   
  
Bottomland hardwood timber banks, steep bluffs and open agricultural fields create the scenery. 

## Nearby Attractions

The Fort Smith Museum of History is located about 20 minutes away.

Springhill

## Overview

Download a park map [HERE](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/07/14/18/03/232517_1124d2cd-0038-4274-89d8-257bb6e8fa23.pdf)

Aux Arc Campground sits on the shores of Ozark Lake in the picturesque Arkansas River Valley.   
  
"Aux Arc" is a name that originated with French explorers when they mapped the territory. The term means "the big bend," describing the bend in the Arkansas River. Over time, the name was simplified to "Ozark," thus the name for Ozark Lake.

## Recreation

Boating, hiking and picnicking are favorites with locals and visitors alike. Anglers find success with both boat and bank fishing, and popular fish species include catfish, bream, crappie and bass.   
  
Public land surrounding the lake yields deer, quail, squirrels, rabbits, dove, wild turkey, ducks and geese for hunting season. 

## Facilities

Aux Arc Campground offers spacious, shady campsites with electric and water hookups. Three picnic shelters, with electricity, can be reserved as well. Additional amenities include a dump station, two playgrounds, hot showers and a boat ramp.

## Natural Features

Ozark Lake extends 36 miles along the Arkansas River. The shoreline of the lake varies from steep bluffs and tree-lined banks to open farm lands and level fields. 

## Nearby Attractions

Two of the largest wineries in the state are located in the nearby town of Altus. Here, large grape vineyards reminiscent of the European Rhineland dot the countryside.

Aux Arc

This recreation area is part of Ozark Lake

Vine Prairie Park & Boat Launch

Welcome to Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures! We are all about getting outside! We have Full Service RV Hookups as well as tent sites.

Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures 

COE John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake Springhill Campground

Fort Smith-Alma RV Park has been operational since 1969. We offer water, electric, and sewer pull through sites up to 100' long with both 30 and 50 amp service. We also have 3 dry cabins for rent. We have several amenities and supplies available, including picnic tables, grills, laundromat and general store, catch and release fishing, restrooms/showers, patios, playground, and much more! Our site also sells propane.

  

We have friendly staff with over 20 years experience. We are the perfect place to stay during your vacation or visit, and we are always ready to give a great recommendation for surrounding activities and restaurants in the area. Give us a call today to book your stay! We look forward to serving you!

Fort Smith-Alma RV Park

Enjoy 9 full-service campsites! Water, sewer and up to 50 AMP electrical services included.  Additional amenities handicap accessible shower house and laundry facilities.  Wi-Fi and a convenient dump station also available.  Gentle wooden hillside beckoning a relaxing walk in the shade.



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