Top Tent Camping near Searcy, AR
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Best Tent Sites Near Searcy, AR (8)
1. Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA
McRae, Arkansas6 Reviews•8 Photos•62 SavesThere are 38 primitive campsites maintained by area personnel.
There are approximately 270 acres of old beaver ponds that provide valuable habitat for furbearers and waterfowl. There are 2024 acres of old fields managed on a rotational basis by control burning, bush hogging, disking and planting. There is 14,419 acres of timber, primarily oak and hickory; 96 acres in streams and 113 acres in ponds and lakes. The main streams include; Wattensaw Bayou, Hurricane Creek, Miller Creek, Clark Creek, Barkley Branch and Bell Branch. There are numerous small ponds, 9 ponds created by removing dirt for I-40 construction and Webb and Mooreês lake which are oxbow lakes off the White River on the east side of the area
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Dagmar Wildlife Management Area
Holly Grove, Arkansas2 Reviews•4 Photos•32 SavesThere are 14 primitive campsites on the area maintained by area personnel.
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- Fires
- Tents
- Group
3. Beagle Club Road Pull-Off
McRae, Arkansas2 Reviews•3 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Drinking Water
4. Camp Robinson Dispersed Site
Mayflower, Arkansas3 Reviews•7 Photos•20 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
5. Brookwood Village
Sherwood, Arkansas1 Review•7 Photos•4 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Trash
6. Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway
Fairfield Bay, Arkansas1 Review•10 Photos•17 SavesEco Adventure Wonderland! From hiking to hang gliding. Canoe or kayak the beautiful Middle Fork of the Red River. Or paddle out on the Forty Thousand Acre gorgeous Island dotted Greers Ferry Lake to Sugarloaf Mountain Island where you can hike one of the first Scenic trails in the country!
Or just stay right here at the Hideaway and explore miles of trails with creeks and waterfalls and even an Indian cave!
All new Tree Fort for the kiddos even!
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$15 / night
7. Mill Creek
Higden, Arkansas1 Review•2 SavesThis recreation area is part of Greers Ferry Lake
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Toilets
8. Van Buren Park
Be the first to review!Fairfield Bay, Arkansas•1 SaveThis recreation area is part of Greers Ferry Lake
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Recent Tent Reviews In Searcy
315 Reviews of 8 Searcy Campgrounds
Indian Lakes Resort
No water or sewer
They advertise rv hook ups but they have no water or sewer electric only
Willow Beach
Nice kept campground
Well manicured, spacious lots.
Devils Fork
Beautiful Park
Beautiful Park with multiple clean swim beaches. Many like view sites.
Toad Suck
good
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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.
Dam Site(greers Ferry)
Fish and more fish.
Beautiful spacious spots. Can't beat the trout fishing. Hatchery on site.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 !
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.
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!
Toad Suck
Perfect
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Camp Robinson Dispersed Site
Great little spot
Great spot to pitch a tent by lake Conway. Isolated but not too far out.
Dagmar Wildlife Management Area
Great spot
Really cool spot we parked next to the gator swamp and it was a really cool area. We saw some big splashes from the pond but no gators. Great spot for the night. Free camping
COE Greers Ferry Lake Devil's Fork Campground
Looking for good camping places
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Toad Suck
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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
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.
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.
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.
Dagmar Wildlife Management Area
Boondock camping
Nice place down a long dirt road. Free camping. No facilities. Sites a marked by blue bands on trees or signs. Lots of spots spaced far apart.
Red River Trout Dock
Back for a 2nd time!!
My son wanted to come back for his birthday weekend. We had just as much fun this time as we had the first time.
Burns Park
Park is closed until further notice
As of 10/23, I discovered while looking for a place to stay near Little Rock that this park was destroyed by a tornado on 3/23. It is closed until further notice. So you might call the County Parks office and check the status when you are planning to travel after this posting.
Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA
Perfect spot for car camping
We came from the east, got off 40, and turned onto Tower Road. We went down tower road for about a mile and then turned onto Fawn Acres Road. I think you could also follow Tower road to County Road 705 and there is camping there as well. There are a ton of campsites down the gravel road and they are well marked. There are signs for designated camping and the trees have a blue ring painted around them, so it stands out. A lot of the spots we saw were gravel so I’m not sure if it would be super comfortable to sleep here in a tent. It wasn’t too buggy this time of year and we only saw two other cars passing by. We were able to make a little fire pit and were happy to see it so well kept with no trash.
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.
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