Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Springdale, AR

War Eagle Campground's electric hookup sites accommodate camping with dogs, with all campsites offering picnic tables and access to potable water. Located near Springdale, this established campground provides tent and RV camping options for pet owners, featuring both 30-amp hookups and fire rings. The park maintains clean, well-mowed grounds with lake access points where many campers allow their dogs to cool off during summer months. Devil's Den State Park Campground also welcomes pets with full hookup sites including water, electric, and sewer connections. The campground's showers and flush toilets make extended stays with pets more comfortable, though pets must remain on leashes no longer than six feet at all times.

Multiple hiking trails accessible from these campgrounds provide exercise opportunities for dogs, with well-maintained paths connecting to lakefront areas. Regular campers note that early morning walks offer the best wildlife viewing while keeping pets cool during warmer months. Most sites require campers to clean up after their pets, with disposal stations available throughout the grounds. The nearby Hickory Creek area on Beaver Lake allows pets at all campsites, though reviews indicate barking dogs in surrounding neighborhoods can sometimes be heard in the evenings. Pet owners should be aware that local wildlife includes deer, raccoons, and occasionally coyotes, making secure leashing important during dawn and dusk hours. Prairie Creek Campground offers year-round access with pet-friendly sites featuring both tent and RV options.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Springdale, Arkansas (149)

    1. Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground

    27 Reviews
    Rogers, AR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 925-2561

    $16 - $75 / night

    "Found this gem tucked away in Northwest Arkansas. Corps of Engineers Campground. Very well-maintained. Gorgeous lake with lots of lakefront sites. Several bathhouses."

    "We chose this campground due to its close proximity to our house, about an hour's drive."

    2. Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake

    15 Reviews
    Springdale, AR
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 750-2943

    $24 - $75 / night

    "We stayed in space 33 without looking first and we had to back our 30 foot fifth wheel down about 100 foot hill around the corner to get into the space. Campsite did have electric and a picnic table."

    "We didn't have a lake site, but it looked like there were a few sites directly on the lake which would be amazing."

    3. Prairie Creek (AR)

    23 Reviews
    Rogers, AR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 925-3957

    $20 - $200 / night

    "This campground is located on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas. It is a Corp of engineer lake. We stayed in site 30 which is quite small but our Winnebago 24’ Trend fit in fine."

    "Our little loop was nice and secluded while being close to the shower house and park."

    4. War Eagle Campground

    9 Reviews
    Springdale, AR
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 750-4722

    $22 - $75 / night

    "Historic area in the heart of the Arkansas Ozarks. Spots have shade, fire rings, and a river close by to play in. We used this spot as a base camp to hike in Hobbs State Park"

    "The road to the park goes through a poorer community, but located within short distance to stores and other parks."

    5. Devil's Den State Park Campground

    86 Reviews
    Winslow, AR
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 761-3325

    $20 / night

    "Devil's Den is a gorgeous parked tucked in the mountains of Arkansas.  The primary campground for RVs is one of the better campgrounds I have seen.  The facilities and amenities have been great. "

    "Devil’s Den is an oasis of trails and amenities."

    6. Lake Wedington -- Temporarily CLOSED

    13 Reviews
    Prairie Grove, AR
    13 miles
    Website

    $20 - $300 / night

    "My son and I love the Lake Weddington trails. Haden loves running across the small bridges, throwing rocks in the water, and picking up pine cones."

    "A gorgeous park in the Ozarks National Forest close to the civilization in Fayettville Arkansas."

    7. The Creeks Golf & RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Cave Springs, AR
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 248-1000

    8. Blowing Springs RV Park & Campsites

    20 Reviews
    Bella Vista, AR
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 855-8075

    "Very dog friendly and all of our neighbors were friendly!"

    "This camp ground is close to a mecca of both biking and mountain biking trails. Nice bath area, only if it is hot outside it is hot in there. Back in sights for RV and rent areas."

    9. Southgate RV Park of Fayetteville

    6 Reviews
    Fayetteville, AR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 442-2021

    "PROS:

    *CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN: you can’t camp in your RV any closer to downtown Fayetteville than at Southgate."

    "There’s a big field in the back where people were playing with their dogs and there are gazebo picnic areas. It’s only a few minutes from the city."

    10. COE Beaver Lake Prairie Creek Campground

    7 Reviews
    Rogers, AR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 925-3957

    "There are stores close by but not at the camp grounds.

    Easy access to the lake is a plus."

    "I like this campground because it’s close to Rogers. I use it when I’m working in the area to shorten my commute. Some sites have water and electric. All have electric."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Springdale, AR

906 Reviews of 149 Springdale Campgrounds


  • Lori V.
    Mar. 16, 2021

    Rivers Edge RV and Stables

    Awesome Dog park!

    Great views, wonderful neighbors and a really nice dog park! Owners and management are very nice and helpful. Plenty of drive thru lots for big rigs. Higher end RV park, spacious lots, all utilities included. Beautiful new bathhouse kept very clean. Highly recommended!!!

  • Rebecca W.
    Aug. 15, 2019

    Eureka Springs KOA

    Super clean! Great place!

    I couldn’t get over how clean this facility was. Very kind and accommodating staff. We stayed in a Kamping Kabin with a bunk bed and a full size bed and it was sparkling clean. The pool was sparkling clean as well. Great dog park and children’s park.

  • Star L.
    Jul. 19, 2023

    Eureka Springs KOA

    Better than hotel and cat friendly

    No pets in yurts. Yes to Cats ❣️. My cats travel campgrounds and usually are outdoors but here I kept them in cabin because they would not like it outdoors. Cabins had AC but smelled like dust polish. Gorgeous forest views in the shower house. HOT water when shower is on Cold setting. Cold at hot. Cool affordable camp store. Nice people. Too much cinnamon spray in all indoor areas but not cabins. 24 hour rec room w AC and a wall of movies and games and books and cozy couch. Hurricane machine and fresh yummy donuts are not to be missed. My son is Big and found the camp cabin too crowded small and didn't like the leather beds even with our bedding on them. I found it cozy except the polish but couldn't open it up because we wanted the cats indoors here. Great porch swing, nice condition. Microwave and fridge. Friendly staff.

  • shelby  C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 2, 2024

    Natural Falls State Park Campground

    Gorgeous place

    I go here with my friends every summer we hike almost all the trails , it’s gorgeous last time I went there (summer of 23) we saw a wild river otter swimming there is so much wildlife out there and it’s just gorgeous absolutely stunning and worth visiting, family friends and dog / pet friendly if you want to take your dogs on a hike this is the place , has stairs and is not very handicapped accessible if you want to go to the bottom of the falls but it is completely accessible for a wheelchair if you just want to view the falls from the top and there are multiple handicapped accessible paved paths !

  • Cultivating Fire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2022

    Natural Dam

    Small waterfall with a gravel lot

    We found this quiet spot with a small waterfall on Mountain Fork Creek that has a fairly large (semi-level) gravel parking lot right next to the natural waterfall which gives good noise cover for the road nearby. There are a few small trails along the creek and a few small bluffs with climbing spots for those who like some verticality.

    Not great for solar panels but we had a good view of the north sky so Starlink works great here!

    Also, a few stray dogs and cats came to see us a couple times.

  • N
    Jul. 4, 2022

    Sparrow Hawk Camp

    Horrible customer service

    called on June 27th to reserve a cabin for 6, Saturday the 2nd- 4th, At first was told they had no cabins available about 15 min after I made the call John the owner calls me back to tell me they had a cabin that was a 2 room available for theses dates and it was 100 per night and would sleep 6. I said we would like to reserve it. After hanging up called to inform my husband that we got a cabin then remember that I forgot to see if dogs were allowed, so I had to call back to make sure cause I can’t leave my fur babies. When I called it was a young girl that answered and said yes dogs were allowed and proceeded to talk about her 2 little puppies that were in the office with her. When packing and getting everything we needed together on Friday the day before we left we called to make sure the cabin had bedding and towels etc.. the young girl said yes. We get to sparrow resort on Saturday afternoon 2 young girls checked us in gave me a key pointed us in the direction of the cabin we pulled up to a cabin unloading all our stuff and unpacked was at this 2 bedroom cabin for approximately 2hours when John the owner came to this cabin told us we was at the wrong cabin I told them the key unlocked it. They said this was not cabin 2 and the people that reserved it would be up later so we gathered our things and moved to the cabin they said was ours that was next door. OH MY WAS WE LET DOWN. Mind you we have 2adult children myself and husband and 2 teenagers and 4 dogs they put us in a concrete prison that had missing curtains holes around the air conditioning window unit It was dirty holes in the walls. One king size bed a chair and a futon couch one room box. Bedding on bed only with a dirty comforter. For$100 a night not including the float trip. We were let down but determined to make the best of this we went to the store and bought bedding and towels and cleaning wipes. The next morning get up and noticed no one was in the 1st cabin still. So my daughter and I go to the office to get out float paid for and ask if we could get the bigger cabin since no one was in it told them I would pay more for it the little brown haired girl said yes then the other girl with a nose piercing said no it was booked and we should have had to pay a pet deposit of 15 a dog and we needed to pay this fee and was nasty with me. I said I wanted to by one raft and 2 tube rentals she keep saying and 60 pet deposit the brown haired girl rung up the float while the nasty teenager kept repeating and pet deposit the other girl stated stop worrying about the deposit and she kept saying it! The sign read tube float for 4 hours was only$20 and the raft was 25 per person for 4hours she charged us 30 x 6 people to float the 4 mile I said the 20 tube for 4 hours she nasty teen says that for just playing in the water😡 really the sign clearly says 4hour float only$20 and 25 for rafting over 4 people. I ask again about the other cabin the nasty girl said Chelsea and her 2 daughters were staying in it. Really because Chelsea and John the owner were the ones that came to the cabin the day before and Chelsea said she was the cleaning lady and John was the owner. Always we paid our pet deposit and float trip and tried to make the best of this regardless i a grown woman not to be argumentative with a child. This morning comes and we can’t wait to leave we cleaned the crap out of our concrete box prison and went to to office to return our key and get my 60 dollar pet deposit back and the nasty little teen was by herself while we started recording the whole encounter since day prior I ask for my pet deposit she said it don’t work like that I said excuse me you say deposit that means I get my deposit back if no damage was done. John came in and said what do we want he said you want your deposit here thank for staying and goodbye🤯wow what service. The best part the large cabin stayed vacant the entire time. The teenager that was running John’s business will be his downfall she don’t know how to treat people VERY DISRESPECTFUL!!!  Will never be back!!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2025

    Gypsy Camp Ground

    Nice campground close to the Woka Whitewater kayak park

    Very nice people. Pet friendly. Parked the van for the night while paddling the Woka Whitewater Park They said they require 2 night minimum stay on the weekends

  • L
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging

    Lovely campground along creek, easy access, historic general store, showers

    Beautiful area near the Buffalo National River. Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging has a yurt, campsites, cabins with hot tubs on the deck, bunkhouse, showers, allows pets, and is family owned. Loyal customers return year after year. Canoeing, kayaking, or hiking. LVC store has groceries, even organic, supplies, and friendly folks.

  • Matt S.
    Jul. 23, 2017

    Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake

    Hickory Creek is my least favorite of the Beaver Lake campgrounds

    I still rank Hickory Lake as a three star campground but it is my least favorite of the campgrounds around Beaver Lake. I would suggest staying at Lost Bridge North or South or Horseshoe Bend.

    One of my big pet peeves is when a campground doesn't regularly mow. They let the grass grow tall, then they cut it with a tractor and it looks more like hay than it does grass. Hickory Creek falls in that category. You end up with grass all over your tent and equipment or all over the floor of your RV. There really isn't a good excuse for this. You just need to mow more frequently. This is very disappointing for a campground run by the Corps of Engineers.

    It still commands three stars for its proximity to the lake and the scenery.


Guide to Springdale

Beaver Lake dominates the camping landscape near Springdale with multiple campgrounds offering varied terrain across its 28,000+ acres. Located in the Ozark Mountains at around 1,120 feet elevation, the area experiences mild spring and fall camping seasons with summer temperatures often exceeding 90°F. Most campgrounds near Springdale remain accessible year-round though winter camping requires preparation for occasional freezing conditions.

What to Do

Hiking with lake views: At Devil's Den State Park Campground, multiple trails provide scenic views throughout the seasons. "The hike around the lake is roughly 1.5 miles and beautiful," reports Mallory D. about the accessible walking paths.

Wildlife viewing: Early morning or evening wildlife viewing offers opportunities to spot deer throughout wooded camping areas. "Deer roaming around throughout," notes Mary D. from Horseshoe Bend Campground, describing the common wildlife encounters campers experience while staying lakeside.

Fishing opportunities: Lake access points at various campgrounds provide spots for shore fishing. One camper at Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake mentioned, "Kids fished from the shore, didn't catch anything but had fun," highlighting the family-friendly fishing opportunities even without a boat.

What Campers Like

Lake swimming access: Many campgrounds offer direct access to swimming areas in Beaver Lake. At Prairie Creek (AR), campers appreciate the "area for swimming as well" with one visitor noting the campground has "good access to the largest launch ramp" making water activities easily accessible.

Clean, well-maintained facilities: Regular maintenance keeps facilities functional year-round. "The campground is easy to get to and only 25 minutes to Bentonville and 10 minutes to Rogers," notes Stacey about Prairie Creek, highlighting its convenient location and well-kept grounds.

Spacious campsites: Many campgrounds offer good separation between sites. At Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground, a visitor noted sites are "in several smaller groups so it would be great for camping with friends and family," emphasizing the layout that provides both community and privacy.

What You Should Know

Limited water hookups: Not all sites offer direct water connections. "No water hookups. You fill your camper before getting to your campsite," explains a Hickory Creek visitor, adding that "due to this site being in-level, you will lose water."

Unlevel sites: Many campgrounds feature sloped sites requiring preparation. "Be prepared with as many leveling blocks as you can bring if you have a trailer. All spots seemed to have unlevel pads," advises Mandi R. about camping at Prairie Creek.

Bathroom facilities vary widely: Facility quality differs between campgrounds. "The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is there is no sewer hook ups. There is however a dump station on site. The bathrooms are also just average," explains Mike B. about Prairie Creek facilities.

Tips for Camping with Families

Playground availability: Several dog-friendly campgrounds near Springdale include children's play areas. "There are nice recreational areas with play equipment, pavilions and beach volley ball," notes one Prairie Creek visitor, making it suitable for active families.

Beach access spots: Blowing Springs RV Park & Campsites offers outdoor exploration opportunities beyond swimming. "Trails abound in and around blowing springs which connect into the back 40 trail system...you can hike the B40 but remember this is a shared trail," advises Wendy M., highlighting multi-use paths suitable for family outings.

Off-season benefits: Visiting during shoulder seasons offers more privacy. "Stay during off-season. The park was very clean and quiet. Park rangers routinely patrolled and it felt very safe," recommends Leslie D. from Horseshoe Bend Campground.

Tips from RVers

Electrical connections: Power options vary between sites. At War Eagle Campground, "Some sites have electric and water some just electric," notes Susan C., adding this campground is "Great for walking, riding bikes. And walking the dog."

Site selection strategies: Choose sites based on your specific needs. "The worst thing about this campground is that there is only one shower/flush toilet facility. There are some pit toilets available. All were clean and stocked. Also no water hookups," shares Chris M. about Hickory Creek, advising that "The campsites are spacious and private. If you like camping on a beautiful lake with lovely sites this place is for you."

Leveling challenges: Prepare for terrain variations at most area campgrounds. "We had site #15 and while I wouldn't want to back in without a spotter, we did fine with a 26' camper," explains Heidi S. about War Eagle Campground, providing practical insight for RV maneuvering.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Springdale, AR is Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground with a 4-star rating from 27 reviews.

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