Best Camping near Searcy, AR

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Searcy, AR has a lot to offer. Searcy is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Searcy, AR (91)

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    1.

    John F Kennedy

    22 Reviews
    48 Photos
    109 Saves
    Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas

    Overview

    John F. Kennedy Park is located on the Little Red River just downstream of Greers Ferry Dam in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. In his last major appearance before his death, President John F. Kennedy stood on a flag-draped platform overlooking the just-completed Greers Ferry Dam and spoke of the prosperity the lake would bring to the region.Today, a million visitors flock yearly to the scenic waters for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.

    Recreation

    Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose, fitness trail.The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.

    Facilities

    Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose, fitness trail.The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.

    Natural Features

    A dense mix of red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan and sweet gum trees forest the area, providing shade in the summer months and beautiful fall colors in autumn. Wildlife is plentiful around Greers Ferry Lake. Visitors commonly see white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels and a wide variety of birds.

    Nearby Attractions

    With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports. Eighteen parks around the shoreline provide modern campgrounds, boat ramps, swim areas and marinas. The Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery, in Heber Springs, located below the dam, offers free tours. Built in 1965, the hatchery produces about one million rainbow trout a year for restocking the Little Red and other Arkansas streams.

    contact_info

    For local information, please call (501) 250-0481 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $24 - $28 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from COE Greers Ferry Lake Old Highway 25 Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from COE Greers Ferry Lake Old Highway 25 Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from COE Greers Ferry Lake Old Highway 25 Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from COE Greers Ferry Lake Old Highway 25 Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from COE Greers Ferry Lake Old Highway 25 Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from COE Greers Ferry Lake Old Highway 25 Campground

    3.

    COE Greers Ferry Lake Old Highway 25 Campground

    13 Reviews
    22 Photos
    15 Saves
    Heber Springs, Arkansas

    Overview

    Old Highway 25 Park is located on Greers Ferry Lake in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.

    Recreation

    Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose fitness trail. The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.

    Facilities

    Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose fitness trail. The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.

    Natural Features

    A dense mix of red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan and sweet gum trees forest the area, providing shade in the summer months and beautiful fall colors in autumn. Wildlife is plentiful around Greers Ferry Lake. Visitors commonly see white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels and a wide variety of birds.

    contact_info

    For local information, please call (501) 250-0483 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery, in Heber Springs, located below the dam, offers free tours. Built in 1965, the hatchery produces about one million rainbow trout a year for restocking the Little Red and other Arkansas streams.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $20 - $24 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Heber Springs
    Camper-submitted photo from Heber Springs
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    4.

    Heber Springs

    12 Reviews
    35 Photos
    73 Saves
    Heber Springs, Arkansas

    Overview

    Heber Springs Park is located on Greers Ferry Lake in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.

    Recreation

    Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving, and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose, fitness trail.The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.

    Facilities

    Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving, and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose, fitness trail.The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.

    Natural Features

    Greers Ferry Lake is known for it's deep, clean waters. The visibility is so clear, scuba diving is a popular pastime.A dense mix of red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan and sweet gum trees forest the area, providing shade in the summer months and beautiful fall color in autumn. Wildlife is plentiful around Greers Ferry Lake. Visitors commonly see white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels and a wide variety of birds.

    Nearby Attractions

    With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports. Eighteen parks around the shoreline provide modern campgrounds, boat ramps, swim areas and marinas.

    contact_info

    For local information, please call (501) 250-0485 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $20 - $24 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Maumelle Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Maumelle Park
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    5.

    Maumelle Park

    45 Reviews
    137 Photos
    176 Saves
    Maumelle, Arkansas

    Overview

    Maumelle Park Map Customer Comment Card Special Event Application HERE__ All Sites in the UAMS Medical Loop MUST have Approval from a Park Ranger and a Physician Prior to Making Reservations.

    Recreation

    The Nuttall Trail runs through the park, offering visitors hiking opportunities. Anglers will find a selection of crappie, bream, hybrid bass, white bass and more. A boat ramp is provided for campers to enjoy the river.

    Facilities

    The Nuttall Trail runs through the park, offering visitors hiking opportunities. Anglers will find a selection of crappie, bream, hybrid bass, white bass and more. A boat ramp is provided for campers to enjoy the river.

    Natural Features

    The campground is set on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools used to help ships navigate upstream toward Oklahoma. The Arkansas River is one of the Mississippi's largest tributaries, flowing 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through to Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Wintering eagles can be seen in large numbers along the Arkansas River. Most of these eagles migrate from Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes region.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Pinnacle Mountain State Park is just two miles from the campground. The 13 mountain trails here range from easy to strenuous, and each one promises captivating scenery. They also have several new mountain biking trails. See Pinnacle Mountain State Park for more information. Two Rivers Park is a city park that is also two miles form the campground. This park hase numerous hiking and biking trails, as well as, a bridge that connect the trails to the vast Arkansas River Trail. See Two Rivers Park and Arkansas River Trail__

    Charges & Cancellations

    Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center For specific information about fees and cancellations/Changes please visit: Rules and Regulations__

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Dam Site(greers Ferry)
    Camper-submitted photo from Dam Site(greers Ferry)
    Camper-submitted photo from Dam Site(greers Ferry)
    Camper-submitted photo from Dam Site(greers Ferry)
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    6.

    Dam Site(greers Ferry)

    9 Reviews
    30 Photos
    31 Saves
    Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas

    Overview

    Dam Site Park is located at Greers Ferry Dam at the foot of Round Mountain in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.

    Recreation

    Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose fitness trail.The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.

    Facilities

    Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose fitness trail.The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.

    Natural Features

    A dense mix of red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan and sweet gum trees forest the area, providing shade in the summer months and beautiful fall colors during autumn. Wildlife is plentiful around Greers Ferry Lake. Visitors commonly see white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels and a wide variety of birds.

    Nearby Attractions

    With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports. Eighteen parks around the shoreline provide modern campgrounds, boat ramps, swim areas and marinas.__ The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center. The Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery, in Heber Springs, located below the dam, offers free tours. Built in 1965, the hatchery produces about one million rainbow trout a year for restocking the Little Red and other Arkansas streams.

    contact_info

    For local information, please call (501) 362-5233 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $24 - $150 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Little Creek RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Creek RV Park
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    7.

    Little Creek RV Park

    3 Reviews
    14 Photos
    5 Saves
    Searcy, Arkansas

    Short or long-term camping spots with sewer, water, and electric hook ups. Two miles from Searcy. Super nice spots with concrete pads and both 30 or 50 amp service available.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Dam Site Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Dam Site Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Dam Site Campground
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    8.

    Dam Site Campground

    8 Reviews
    24 Photos
    34 Saves
    Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas

    This recreation area is part of Greers Ferry Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow Beach
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    9.

    Willow Beach

    23 Reviews
    54 Photos
    147 Saves
    Scott, Arkansas

    Overview

    Willow Beach Campground is located near the David D.Terry Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River. The wealth of recreational opportunities in the Arkansas River Valley provides visitors with endless fun for the whole family. Outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, boating and sightseeing are favorite pastimes.

    Recreation

    Willow Beach has a boat ramp and offers excellent fishing, especially in the old river cutoffs and the tail-waters of the dam and Murry Lock and Dam upstream. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream in the Arkansas River. Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways. On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.

    Facilities

    Willow Beach has a boat ramp and offers excellent fishing, especially in the old river cutoffs and the tail-waters of the dam and Murry Lock and Dam upstream. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream in the Arkansas River. Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways. On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.

    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, along with deer and armadillo, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores.

    Nearby Attractions

    Little Rock, the state capital and largest city of Arkansas, is just minutes away, offering groceries, gas, restaurants and tourist attractions.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $26 - $75 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Red River Trout Dock
    Camper-submitted photo from Red River Trout Dock
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    10.

    Red River Trout Dock

    5 Reviews
    44 Photos
    18 Saves
    Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas

    Enjoy the tranquility of RV camping right on the Little Red River! We also offer daily boat rentals, cabin rentals and guide trips. Family owned and operated with friendly hometown service.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 - $500 / night

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Toad Suck
    July 14, 2024

    Toad Suck

    good

    Excellent job on this post! Your analysis is thorough and very helpful blob opera. I appreciate the effort you put into sharing this valuable information. Thanks for contributing!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Camp Robinson Dispersed Site
    June 18, 2024

    Camp Robinson Dispersed Site

    Free camp in the trees by drained part of lake

    Thank goodness there is a slight breeze. 90 degrees. Summer swampy area. Picked up a med bag of trash; cans, bottles, and paper. Looks better now. I definitely put on bug spray right away. Nice place to sleep and get back on 40East in the morning. Doing a cross country from San Francisco to Pennsylvania.

  • 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 North Webb Lake Camp
    June 1, 2024

    North Webb Lake Camp

    This is a rest stop.

    Literal rest stop on the side of highway. Says no tent camping, but it seemed like an RV was planning on staying. Went to a lot of back roads to get here, some looked like small camping spots, but didn’t stop, thinking it would lead to a larger group of spots.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beagle Club Road Pull-Off
    June 1, 2024

    Beagle Club Road Pull-Off

    Small, super primitive. Says permit required doubt anyone is checking .

    Not much too it. Basically just two relatively small parking lots in the woods, past some houses off the highway. Would only be good for a super quick over night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Camp Conway RV Park
    May 31, 2024

    Camp Conway RV Park

    Wide-open layout, outside of town, quiet, full-hookups

    Camp Conway is quiet with excellent bird-watching. Must have seen 12 bird varieties thriving in the park. Convenient to Conway and even Little Rock. Camp ground is friendly to monthly guests as well as nightly.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Camp Robinson Dispersed Site
    May 21, 2024

    Camp Robinson Dispersed Site

    Great place to overnight

    The lake has been partially drained to allow work to be done on stumps. The road back to it is well maintained and we had good cell reception with AT&T and Spectrum. The sunset was beautiful. Peaceful and quiet. The birds and frogs sang all evening.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Red River Trout Dock
    May 10, 2024

    Red River Trout Dock

    Peaceful Quaint Relaxing

    This is an older private campground that is very well maintained right on the river. Peaceful tranquil setting with owners/operators on site that are very friendly. Bath houses are private and immaculate. RV sites are full hook up 50 amp. RV sites are spacious and nightly rate is a great value. Highly recommend

  • 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 Toad Suck
    April 25, 2024

    Toad Suck

    Amazing.

    Your post has provided me with a wealth of fascinating insights, and I eagerly await your future updates, brimming with even more intriguing information. red ball

  • Camper-submitted photo from COE Toad Suck Ferry Toad Suck Ferry Park
    April 20, 2024

    COE Toad Suck Ferry Toad Suck Ferry Park

    Very Nice Treed Park

    This park and campground is less than an hour outside of Little Rock, and it is a quiet, peaceful overnight stay on our way to Oklahoma. It was a bit tricky to find after exciting US 60!

    The park was well maintained and the staff was very friendly. Our site was at the end of Loop D, far enough away from the noise of the highway, but it backed up to 2 drainage pipes, not the best view from our back window. It is level and surrounded by tall trees for plenty of shade. There is a concrete pad for a tent next to the metal picnic table.

    There are two bathouses, each with one woman's and one man's individual bathrooms with a toilet, sink, and shower. The bathhouses are located quite a distance from Loop D. The one I checked out was modern and clean.

    This is a very nice park to visit for a day or two.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beagle Club Road Pull-Off
    April 15, 2024

    Beagle Club Road Pull-Off

    Fine for a night

    Spent just one night here. Easy to find and has a water spigot. Noticed a sign in the morning that said hunting, fishing, or camping permit required but no one came by to check. One other person here. A bit buggy but otherwise a quiet spot to get some sleep!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Toad Suck
    April 5, 2024

    Toad Suck

    Perfect

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Toad Suck
    February 27, 2024

    Toad Suck

    Good

    I have learned many new and interesting things from reading your post and hope you will post more interesting information in the near future. Suika game

  • Camper-submitted photo from Little Creek RV Park
    January 3, 2024

    Little Creek RV Park

    Great place to stay

    We stayed 3 days and really enjoyed it everyone there at the time was very friendly and the owners were friendly and helpful we will be staying there again soon 👍

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mike Freeze Wattensaw  WMA
    December 21, 2023

    Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA

    Great place to stay for a quick stop along the road heading west

    very nice spot found it quickly at night. Soft ground. Quick to get to off highway

  • 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 Fairfield Bay RV Campground & Marina
    November 18, 2023

    Fairfield Bay RV Campground & Marina

    It is okay

    We stayed September the 2022. Electric & water only. Dump site about half mile away, with dumpsters for trash. The cons or negative was: 1) only one bath house and it was atrocious dirty. 2) the simple restroom near our site was filthy also. 3) our fire pit, the people before us left trash. 4) Our site had the back of our trailer over looking the lake. That was okay, we just set up our chairs behind the trailer for an enjoyable view. But the truck was at such a angle because the sites are level but on a steep slope. Hence, my angle had me backing down hill. Once my trailer was on level site, my truck was at an angle, I could not get my weight distribution bars off. T9 much force. I had to pull out , remove bars and back back in. You better have extra chuck blocks, because your tow vehicle sits on a heck of an angle, at my site. While it is basically shaded and i liked the quiet, for we were the only people there the weekend after labor day, only a car camper lady and her 3 kids were next to us. You do have to drive to get anything. So pros/positives: 1) the view! 2) check in lady at liquor store ultra nice. 3) workers at Marina Ultra nice. 3) Gym people ultra nice, they let us shower at the gym, 4) Everyone in Arkansas was very nice actually. The land of nice people. But the clean up guy in the small pickup truck, does not really clean. He just kind of wanders through the area most mornings.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park
    November 15, 2023

    Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

    Great weekend getaway !!

    Out of the Arkansas State Parks that we have already visited, Woolly Hollow has been the best!! It’s a very beautiful park!! The sites are all asphalted and the bathhouse is located in the center of all of the sites so access is easy. I wish we could have stayed longer but we are planning to go back once the water level of the lake gets up and can swim.



Guide to Searcy

Camping near Searcy, Arkansas, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and beautiful scenery. Whether you're looking for a peaceful spot by the water or a place to set up your RV, there are several campgrounds to check out.

What to do

  • Hiking and Biking: Many campgrounds have trails for exploring. At Maumelle Park, one visitor said, “Nice walking trails and still close to major conveniences.”
  • Fishing and Water Sports: If you enjoy fishing, John F Kennedy is a great spot. A camper shared, “Great river access for trout fishing.”
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers at Blanchard Springs Recreation Area have spotted various wildlife. One camper noted, “Beautiful in the early spring early summer and fall and winter.”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate well-kept restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Village Creek State Park Campground mentioned, “The bathrooms old but clean.”
  • Spacious Sites: Campgrounds like Willow Beach offer roomy spots. One camper said, “The sites were nicely spaced out.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Delta Ridge RV Park said, “The owner was polite and met us at the gate.”

What you should know

  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A reviewer at Downtown Riverside RV Park pointed out, “There is 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, “No amenities. Like showers and toilets.”
  • Primitive Camping: If you’re looking for a more rustic experience, Toad Suck offers basic camping. One camper mentioned, “Clean and quiet next to the river.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. At Woolly Hollow State Park, a reviewer said, “There are lots of trails, bike paths, water activities and BEAUTIFUL scenery.”
  • Plan for Bugs: Some areas can be buggy, especially near water. A camper at Village Creek State Park Campground noted, “Make sure to have bug spray. Mosquitoes get bad at night.”
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Campgrounds often have open spaces for games. One camper at Maumelle Park suggested, “Enjoyed walking on the dock and view of the water.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at John F Kennedy mentioned, “Fairly large campsites.”
  • Wi-Fi Availability: Some campgrounds have decent Wi-Fi. A visitor at Downtown Riverside RV Park said, “Excellent cell signal and pretty good wifi.”
  • 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 Searcy, Arkansas, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Searcy, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Searcy, AR offers a wide range of camping options, with 91 campgrounds and RV parks near Searcy, AR and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Searcy, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Searcy, AR is John F Kennedy with a 4.8-star rating from 22 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Searcy, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Searcy, AR.

  • What parks are near Searcy, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 27 parks near Searcy, AR that allow camping, notably Greers Ferry Lake and Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam.