Dog-Friendly Camping near Sherwood, AR

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    Little Rock North KOA's pet-friendly facilities welcome campers with dogs and provide designated areas for pet exercise. Located in North Little Rock, the campground accommodates pets in tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and glamping units. Downtown Riverside RV Park also accepts pets with concrete pads facing the Arkansas River. Both campgrounds maintain pet waste stations and require pets to be leashed when outside vehicles or RVs. Pets must be attended at all times and owners are responsible for cleanup. The Maumelle Park and Willow Beach campgrounds permit pets in tent and RV sites with similar leash requirements. Campers report these facilities are clean and well-maintained with ample space for walking dogs along designated paths.

    Camp Robinson Dispersed Site offers free primitive camping where pets can accompany campers without the amenities of established sites. The trails near these campgrounds provide exercise opportunities for dogs, with the Arkansas River Trail accessible from Downtown Riverside RV Park via a pedestrian bridge. Toad Suck Park features waterfront access where dogs can cool off during summer months, though swimming areas may have separate pet restrictions. During hot Arkansas summers, early morning or evening walks are recommended to protect paw pads from hot surfaces. Concrete pads at Downtown Riverside can become especially hot during peak summer hours. Several campgrounds are located near veterinary clinics in the Little Rock metropolitan area for emergency services. The sites are typically only a few feet apart in established campgrounds, making proper pet etiquette especially important to maintain good relationships with neighboring campers.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Sherwood (95)

      1. Maumelle Park

      4.6(52)13mi from Sherwood140 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Stayed 6 nights at Maumelle COE campground next to Arkansas River. Nice and quiet especially after the weekend crowd left. Nice walking trails and still close to major conveniences."

      "Traveling through Arkansas and landed at this beautiful park! Spacious sites and beautiful area! Tried to get a water site but they were full."

      from $28 - $75 / night

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      2. Downtown Riverside RV Park

      4.4(27)8mi from SherwoodRVs

      "At first entrance it appears as if you are entering a large parking lot. There is a large pavilion to picnic and pet area by the water."

      "The location is truly excellent with easy access to the Arkansas River Trail, the Clinton library, restaurants and other attractions."

      3. Willow Beach

      4.5(31)11mi from Sherwood21 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Situated between the Arkansas River and Willow Lake, every site is waterfront. Showers and bathrooms were clean and in good condition. Sites were close but in good repair."

      "This is a great RV campground right on the Arkansas river. The sites are large and mostly level."

      from $26 - $75 / night

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      4. Little Rock North KOA

      3.4(23)9mi from SherwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It’s away from the RV area. The couple that runs the KOA are super friendly. There is a pool but not open for some reason. Small dog park. Camp store. Clean. And an ice cream shop!"

      "We landed a pull through just behind the office and on way out of curve in road so we slide right in. Neighbors are close but nice as was the staff."

      5. Little Rock AFB FamCamp

      3.7(3)4mi from SherwoodRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "The entrance area parking lot was huge. So there was plenty of room to disconnect our TOAD before backing in."

      6. Maumelle COE campground

      4.3(6)13mi from SherwoodRVs

      "Dog poop at our site. My husband stepped in it as we were unhooking. It's quiet and other than the dog poop situation it seems clean."

      "Great C/G on the Arkansas River with a boat ramp and dock. Water and electric sites with a dump station."

      from $28 - $32 / night

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      7. Indian Lakes Resort

      4.2(6)14mi from SherwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We had a nice primitive spot we were able to drive up to. They also have spots that you can park at and walk to. Electric spots as well. There’s fishing and a boat ramp as well."

      "Traveled down about 1.4K miles to take in the surrounding areas in AR since my family is looking for our forever home and spent four days here… We must say that, with the excellent views and service provided"

      from $25 - $35 / night

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      8. Toad Suck

      4.6(25)25mi from Sherwood48 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Just outside Conway, AR. Easy access to sites, very clean park. Plenty green areas to throw frisbee or just play with pets."

      "There's no foragable wood at the sites, but there's a quick stop type gas station very nearby that sells it cheap and locally sourced."

      from $24 - $75 / night

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      9. Camp Robinson Dispersed Site

      3.4(5)14mi from SherwoodTents

      "Great spot to pitch a tent by lake Conway. Isolated but not too far out."

      "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."

      10. Ohana Celebration Park

      5.0(1)12mi from SherwoodRVs, Tents

      "They seemed like they were certainly not close to done yet, but always enjoying the present as well."

      from $35 - $60 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Sherwood, AR

    664 Reviews of 95 Sherwood Campgrounds

    • MThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 23, 2026

      Harris Brake Lake

      The one semi level spot appears to be a homeless camp. Garbage everywhere, random wheel chair. Grass not mowed like it stated in other reviews. Still tons of constant dog barking. Beautiful view of the lake but definitely wouldn’t recommend staying for more than a night.

    • Bonnie M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 22, 2026

      Forest Service RD 153 Ouachita National Forest

      Beautiful, secluded spot. The vantage point faces the wrong way for the sunset, but if you enjoy watching the sunrise, this is the spot to do it. Sat in my chair and enjoyed my coffee and the show. Not much level ground, but plenty of rocks to level your vehicle if you're sleeping in or on it. Probably room for 3 rigs comfortably. A little bit of traffic on the dirt road, so expect a little dust as this site is right off the road. I think we saw about 4 vehicles, some slowed to reduce dust, some didn't. Some reviews said the road in was impassable, but I didn't even have to use 4wd, so they must have fixed it.

    • Benjamin S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 21, 2026

      Little Rock AFB FamCamp

      Not a bad little RV park, bathrooms were close and there were plenty of spots available. We got a back in spot at the front of the campground, but there were quite a few pull through as well. The entrance area parking lot was huge. So there was plenty of room to disconnect our TOAD before backing in.

    • NThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 19, 2026

      H&G RV park

      Lovely spot! PERFECT for overnight!!

    • Kylee R.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 19, 2026

      Harris Brake Lake

      Harris Brake Lake

      Cool spot for one night! Lots going on for a Sunday night. Almost like people live out there. No one bothered us and we took our time. Pretty views and late enough in October that there weren’t many bugs and the temps were great. Picnic tables available but no other amenities.

    • Nicholas T.
      Oct. 19, 2026

      Goose Pond Road Camp

      Nice little campground, cute pond. We where the only ones there so nice and quiet. Secure with a coded gate. Saw lots of deer only 30min from Hotsprings. Far enough out to be secluded, but its close enough to residential and a golf course that you dont feel like its middle of nowhere.

    • PThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 3, 2026

      Willow Beach

      Lots of space between us

      Nice Asphalt pad. Partially covered.

    • Katie D.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 3, 2026

      Little Rock North KOA

      Older, but still nice

      Facilities look dated, but staff was great. Had an electrical problem on our pole after we were already set up and working. Allowed us to use neighboring site electricity, and started fixing ours. Lots of mature trees. Right off interstate so decent amount of road noise, but not a big deal.

    • Joy J.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 3, 2026

      Camp Robinson Dispersed Site

      There Is No Lake

      There is no lake. At the end of a rock and gravel road, that is easy to navigate you come to the end of the road where the lake used to be and there’s a dirt Sirkel drive I’m in a 16 foot transit van with a cargo carrier attached and it was very easy for me to navigate. It might be a tight turn for a large trailer in the middle of the turn is a stack of cinderblocks and what looks like somebody tried to make into a fire pit by using an old pallet. It was a free quiet place to spend the night, but I wouldn’t spend more than a night there.

    Guide to Sherwood

    Campsites near Sherwood, Arkansas offer varied camping conditions along the Arkansas River watershed. The terrain ranges from 250-400 feet in elevation with a humid subtropical climate that averages 49.2 inches of annual rainfall. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F between June and September, while winter lows rarely drop below freezing for extended periods.

    What to Do

    Fishing opportunities: Access the Arkansas River directly from Toad Suck Park, where camping spots provide views of passing barges. "Good fishing... nice park playground for the kids pretty quiet and well kept," notes Steve S., highlighting the river access points.

    Water recreation: Visit Willow Beach for riverside activities during warmer months. One camper observed, "The water hyacinths were in full bloom while we were here and are beautiful!" The campground provides water access, though swimming areas can be limited by seasonal water levels.

    Hiking trails: Explore the trail system at Pinnacle Mountain near Maumelle Park. "The Pinnacle Mountain Trail system was a shaded easy trail system that can be accessed right from this campground," shares Stevann H., making it convenient for campers seeking day hikes without driving elsewhere.

    What Campers Like

    Spacious campsites: Maumelle Park offers well-spaced sites under mature tree cover. "Spacious sites and beautiful area! Tried to get a water site but they were full. But after arriving we realized that there really aren't any bad sites," reports Brenda L. about the layout.

    Urban accessibility: Downtown Riverside RV Park provides convenient access to Little Rock attractions via a pedestrian bridge. "This location to see downtown Little Rock is fun. We lucked into site 29 which was huge and right on the Arkansas River. There is a pedestrian bridge accessed through a security gate that crosses the river and arrives at the Clinton Library and park," explains Pam R.

    Free primitive camping: For those seeking no-frills camping, the Camp Robinson Dispersed Site provides basic accommodations. "Great spot to pitch a tent by lake Conway. Isolated but not too far out," says Rylie R., pointing to its appeal for self-sufficient campers.

    What You Should Know

    Weather considerations: Summer heat requires planning for shade and hydration. A visitor to Willow Beach noted, "We stayed in site 103 in Area D. The site had water and 30amp service... The site was large and had trees around it offering a little bit of privacy."

    Campsite reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially in prime seasons. One camper mentioned about Maumelle Park, "We got lucky with our spot, only 1 direct neighbor. Beautiful view of the Arkansas River. Busy park."

    Security features: Some campgrounds implement security measures to ensure safety. At Little Rock North KOA, facilities are "Extremely nice staff. Super clean facilities," according to Michael C., while Downtown Riverside RV Park uses gated access for camper protection.

    Tips for Camping with Families

    Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature dedicated play areas for children. "It's a little close to the Little Rock metro area for me BUT it's very well maintained, quiet and family friendly. Lots of kids riding bikes and being outdoors," Jason W. shares about Maumelle Park.

    Multi-generation activities: Consider campgrounds with diverse recreation options. One family reported, "Stayed here on our way out West. Great spot, easy access, really peaceful and nice view of the river. Dogs swam in river, kids fished and biked."

    Dog-friendly campgrounds near Sherwood: Most area campgrounds accommodate pets with specific restrictions. "Great place for dog walking and even a trail to take her on. Our Labrador loved it here too," notes a visitor to Maumelle Park, highlighting the walking paths available for pets.

    Tips from RVers

    Pull-through availability: Downtown Riverside RV Park offers large concrete pads suitable for bigger rigs. "We use the nice paved pull thru's as we have a motorhome and towing. We enjoy walking and the nearby pedestrian bridge makes it handy to get over to town," explains Gary I. about the convenience.

    Hookup variations: Check specific site amenities before booking. Richard S. notes about Downtown Riverside RV Park: "Lots of pull through and back in sites, some are long enough you can put two rigs in (and they're are hookups for two as well!)"

    Pet-friendly RV sites: For those traveling with pets near Sherwood, Indian Lakes Resort welcomes dogs with reasonable restrictions. The campground offers electric hookups and maintains designated pet areas where dogs can exercise without disturbing other campers.

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