Best Tent Camping near Sweet Home, AR
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Best Tent Sites Near Sweet Home, Arkansas (10)
1. Camp Robinson Dispersed Site
3 Reviews•7 Photos•33 SavesMayflower, Arkansas- Pets
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2. Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA
6 Reviews•8 Photos•68 SavesMcRae, ArkansasThere 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
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3. Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite
2 Reviews•11 Photos•81 SavesParon, ArkansasIf you are one of those folks who prefers a different, more rugged camp experience, primitive camping is allowed almost anywhere in the Ouachita National Forest unless there is a sign stating otherwise, or it is a wildlife food plot. Located throughout the Forests are areas that have been campsites for many years. These are located along roadsides, trails, mountain tops, or near streams. Camping at dispersed locations have additional responsibilities: "Leave No Trace" so others can have a similar backcountry experience, pack out any trash or litter, scatter campfire ash around so it doesn't pile up, and leave the area better than you found it.
Please filter water before drinking! Beware of stream crossings after heavy rains. Please read the Dispersed Camping guidelines before heading out. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ouachita/recreation/?cid=fseprd727994
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4. Ste Marie Park
2 Reviews•1 Photo•3 SavesPine Bluff, ArkansasOverview
Sainte Marie Park sits on the banks of Lake Langhofer and the Arkansas River by Pool 3 Lock and Dam. Whether boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking or hosting a group event, Sainte Marie has facilities to accommodate a range of activities.
Recreation
The campground is popular among fishermen. There is excellent catfish fishing in the tail-waters of Joe Hardin Lock and Dam as well as Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam at the upstream end of Pool 3. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream. Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways. On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.
Facilities
Sainte Marie offers two reservable group picnic shelters that can each accommodate up to 75 people. There are no electric hookups, but drinking water is provided. Additional amenities include grills, a courtesy dock and fishing dock.
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, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores.
Nearby Attractions
The City of Pine Bluff is the home for the Arkansas Railroad Museum, Pine Bluff Regional Park, the Martha Mitchell Home and other points of interest, as well as shopping and groceries.
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$75 / night
5. Erwin Estate High Point
1 Review•3 Photos•23 SavesJones Mill, Arkansas- Pets
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$80 - $100 / night
6. Dispersed FR132 Ouachita National Forest, AR
3 Reviews•12 Photos•65 SavesJessieville, ArkansasMany people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no services; such as trash removal, and little or no facilities; such as tables and fire pits, are provided. Some popular dispersed camping areas may have toilets. There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It is your responsibility to know these before you try this new experience. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers. Typically, dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. Many people drive out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find a clearing or a spot near a stream or with a view of the mountains. Do not drive on meadows to access your camping site. Drive on existing roads to prevent resource damage. To prevent resource damage please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway. How to Pick a Campsite If you are going to an area where others have camped before, pick a site that has been used before. Plants, soil and wildlife are impacted by new campsites so using existing ones will minimize your impact in the forest. If there is no existing campsite, then follow Leave No Trace guidelines.
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7. Shirewood
1 Review•8 Photos•2 SavesMorrilton, Arkansas🌟 Welcome to the Ultimate Solar Eclipse Camping Experience! 🌒
Get ready for an astronomical adventure at our exclusive hillside campsite with 100 spacious tent spots, offering the perfect front-row seat to the breathtaking April solar eclipse! 🏕️
Imagine waking up to the sun dipping behind the moon, casting a mesmerizing glow over our hillside retreat. Your eclipse-viewing spot is secured, but that's just the beginning! Enjoy the convenience of porta-potties, unwind in our cozy hammocks, and connect with fellow campers in our vibrant communal areas.
Bring your furry friends along because pets are more than welcome to join in the celestial celebration! And what's camping without a crackling campfire? Roast marshmallows, create the perfect s'mores, and revel in the magic of the cosmic display above.
Seize this opportunity to make memories under the stars and witness the solar eclipse like never before. Book your spot now for an out-of-this-world camping experience! 🌌✨
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$125 / night
8. Beagle Club Road Pull-Off
2 Reviews•3 Photos•8 SavesMcRae, Arkansas- Pets
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9. Iron Springs
2 Reviews•10 Photos•17 SavesJessieville, ArkansasWooded roadside setting on stream near historic springs.
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Recent Tent Reviews near Sweet Home, AR
573 Reviews of 10 Sweet Home Campgrounds
- Shannon W.
Scout
Hot Springs National Park KOA
Close to everything!
If you’re tent camping, beware! We had a torrential downpour and all of the runoff rainwater runs right into the tent sites. They were accommodating at moving us into a cabin but obviously at a higher nightly rate.
The campgrounds are close to everything there is to do and very clean!
- Richard
Ranger
Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park
Nice little park
This park is pretty much spotless. I tent camped in the fall and loved it. All the tent sites have a gravel pad, picnic table and fire ring. Lots of trees to set up your hammock. They have a swim beach and small boat rentals in the summer. There’s a nice paved walking trail too. I highly recommend.
- TTammi
Traveler
Little Rock North KOA
Campsite 1
Location good. Site: one tent camp site. Which was Off to self. Had covered picnic table (all of which was positive to us) Power and water. Bathrooms; great. Clean warm showers. 1(favorite baths of trip) Arrival; very nice folks.
Devin M.
GuideWoolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park
Nice area but tent sites are not good
Lake is nice. Didn’t catch many fish though. Swim area is very well kept. Adorable pedal boats. Tent camping sites are right at the entrance on the road. You have to park in the parking lot and carry all your stuff to the camp ground. Definitely don’t recommend using a tent site at all. The entire park is very well kept and very clean. Park staff were very nice and helpful. Mountain biking trail is in good condition. North loop was even good for my 8 year old while I did trail running. Cute little state park.
Nancy F.GuideHot Springs National Park KOA
Wonderful Experience
This was our family’s second camping trip in a tent and our first Fall/cold weather experience.
We arrived well after midnight and had no trouble finding our reservation and tent site. The campground is well-lit, the tent pad was level and clean, and the bathrooms were incredibly clean. It’s also very close to the national park and Bathhouse Row.
The highlight though (especially for our kids) was the staff, especially Emmitt. He showed our kids where to find quartz (our son is obsessed with finding rocks), provided great suggestions for things to do in town, and even gifted our kids a neat piece of crystal (which was probably the highlight of the trip for them!).
We are now hooker on tent camping, in large part thanks to our great experience here. We’ll be back for sure!
Roxy V.GuideHot Springs National Park KOA
Nice Campground
We stayed here only as an overnight on our trip cross-country trip, but overall nice campground. It is about 20 min off the main highway. Things close up early here and once off main highway there really is nothing as you drive to the park. Make sure you come in with all of your supplies otherwise you will be driving back out a ways for groceries, supplies, etc. Everyone there was very friendly- families, seniors, etc. We were late check-ins and they were extremely accommodating by placing our paperwork on the check-in board for us. Even in the dark our site was easy to find. They offer RV, cabin rentals, and tent sites. We tent camp and the pad was of good size with a fire ring, picnic table and pea gravel. Most all of the tent sites are located with tree shade above them (note: not enough trees that you could hang hammocks or tarps though). There is a small pond that looked as though they allow family fishing in. "Grandpa's Griddle" is a small kitchen on site that they offer home-cooked breakfast to be purchased from in the morning. Mostly simple items: biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches, eggs & bacon, etc. The restrooms / showers were all very clean. We did not go in to the National Park, but it looked very pretty from what we could see. The view of the mountains in the morning was very pretty to wake up to.
Pandemic note: Even though the pandemic was still going on (visited on 5/28/20-5/29/20), no one was really wearing masks here. We did since we were traveling but were the only ones I saw.
The photos are of the pond and some of the super cute vintage RVs that we saw there.
I would recommend staying here.
- HHeatherTraveler
Willow Beach
Lovely weekend
This was a nice facility, not for RVs than tent camping. Great play ground but quite a walk for bathroom facilities if tent camping.
- SStan G.Traveler
Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
One for the bucket list!
Arkansas’ first and most popular state park. Lake with rental boats, trailer and tent site loops, lodge/hotel/cabins. Outstanding natural features, some of which are easily accessible. Very popular in the fall. Big waterfall with rugged trail to the bottom. Can’t see it all in a weekend!
- Peggy G.Scout
Crystal Ridge RV Park at Ron Coleman Mine
Nice place to camp with a rv or camper
It's it's a nice place to Camp RV but not for tent camping it would be better if they have places to put up a tent instead of on concrete.
.! E !.GuideHot Springs National Park KOA
Perfect!
The tent site was perfect! With fire pit, power, and water. The bathrooms and showers were nice and clean.
Mike V.RangerPetit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
Petit Jean State Park - Arkansas
Great place for hiking and taking in nice variety of views at Arkansas's first state park. Cabins can be rented, RV & tent camping sites available. Modern bath houses with showers and toilets were clean. Cedar Creek flows through this park and Cedar Falls is impressive. We were there in late March and the creek was flowing good after recent rains. But it can be only a trickle during dry periods. Enjoyed the trail along the creek. Another nice view was from a point looking down over the Arkansas River and valley below.
- EElise R.Scout
Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
Wonderful time
My husband and I tent camped here in November. Pretty cold at night but the weather was perfect for the hikes which were absolutely stunning. We had a delicious breakfast with a view at the lodge. 10 out of 10 would recommend!
Jake B.Traveler
Maumelle Park
Maumelle Campground
Camped here at a tent site. Clean heated bathrooms with a shower, and we had a great spot on the river! No complaints, good spot while driving through Little Rock on a road trip!
- Shannon M.Guide
Lake Catherine State Park Campground
Great weekend getaway!
My husband, myself, our dog and two friends tent camped for the weekend. We were lucky enough to have a site on the water. It's a nice park we hiked, rented a canoe and did some swimming. Very peaceful and nice campground. We will be back for sure.
- aandrew P.Traveler
Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park
Great site
I stayed at two different sites for two separate nights in a tent. Both of these sites had minimal space for tent camping and barely fit my tent, but it works. However, it was beautiful because I could sit and look/listen to the creek. The bathrooms were well maintained, landmarks for sites were obvious, and the volunteers that work there were incredibly helpful and nice.
Fred S.
Legend
Dispersed FR132 Ouachita National Forest, AR
Dispersed Camping near Ouachita National Recreation Trail, AR
Located along Forest Road 132 (Winona Scenic Drive) in the Ouachita National Forest, Saline County, Arkansas. Flatside Wilderness Area located across the road from the site. Access to the Ouachita National Recreation Trail located nearby. Free dispersed site, no facilities. Rock fire ring. Should be enough parking for 2 vehicles. Suitable for tent camping, car camping, truck camping & van camping. Mostly level. There was plenty of firewood left by the fire ring. Camped here in February; very quiet. Only 2 vehicles drove by. Had a few bars of T-Mobile service.
- EElise D.Traveler
Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
Clean, flat, and beautiful tent camping at campsite 61
I tent camped at site 61 in 2015:
- We were pretty close to all the amenities and the campsite checkin/store
- There is a nice, flat tent pad
- Grill and fire ring were nice
- Paved driveup spot
- It wasn't very crowded; the two sites across from us filled up, but that was about it
I would 100% stay at this site again.
Ariel & John W.RangerGulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park
Beautiful, clean, great location
Beautiful, clean, great location. Camped here in Feb 2020, right on the river. Full hookups, mostly back-in but some pull throughs. Paved, level. Tent sites, too. Clean bathrooms, little camp store. Close to town. Would camp again.
Lacee G.RangerWoolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park
Bring your kayak and enjoy
The tent site that we had was great. (Site 37) It was right by the water with tons of room and a nice, level ground. Some hammock trees were nearby as well.There was a shared water spigot near the site.
You park in a small lot behind the tent sites and carry your things a short distance.
The bathrooms were clean, but they were quite a distance from the tents. This was my one and only complaint about this SP.
In the warmer months, starting in May, they rent out kayaks, paddle boats, and canoes. There is also a small concession stand you can order from.
My husband caught one fish while we were there from our camp site. It’s very handy being that close to the water.
There is a great hiking trail around the lake. About 3.5 miles if you combine the cabin trail with the Huckleberry trail. It was an enjoyable hike. There were people of all ages enjoying it.
We would definitely camp in this spot again!
Amanda F.RangerPetit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
Stunning!! Book your reservation now, you will be glad you did.
This park is by far one of the most well taken care of parks I have ever visited. Accommodations for everyone. Tent camping, yurts, rv campground, cabins, the lodge rooms, if you can't find something that suits you its on you not the park. Lol. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. Hiking trails for everyone. Waterfalls, caves, canoeing, fishing, and even have gift shops. So much to see and do here. Highly recommend.
- PPenny B.Traveler
Little Rock North KOA
Only 1 Tent Site on the property !
It was great. I have the only tent site they offer. 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! The only drawback is it’s close to the freeway and you can hear a LOT of traffic.
- Fred S.Legend
Forest Service RD 132 Ouachita National Forest
Fantastic View
Near Oak Mtn Vista overlook. Great spot; fantastic unobstructed view of the hills to the south. Some shade in the summer. Fantastic view during the winter season. Large site; can comfortably accommodate 2, maybe 3 rigs - truck camper & smaller. Not level; some leveling is required. Dirt surface with exposed embedded rock - may be uncomfortable for tent camping. Close to road, which can get busy at times. Nice rock fire ring. Clean site. T-Mobile cell service.
- Catherine C.Guide
Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park
Adequate
This campground was pretty and it was clean. Arrive early because it is first come first serve and gets full. Sites are close together but overall I have no complaints. Apparently there is $10 primitive camping, but I did not see it and in the office where you pay (by machine) all I saw were $30 flat rate for all sites. So it’s quite expensive to tent camp here. No showers, but a relatively clean bathroom.
Lindsey M.Guide
Hot Springs Offroad Park
Cheap, Convenient, & Fun!
Car camped at tent site to visit HSNP and trail ride. Staff were plentiful and friendly. My only issues were noise from a fast road near my site, walking distance from sites to restrooms, and most sites seemed quite tight for SUVs/trucks to park within. Even so, I highly recommend checking out this place. I really enjoyed my nights here and hours in the woods!
april W.ScoutLittle Rock North KOA
It works for a pinch
Arrived in town looking for somewhere to tent camp, found here. It works for a night Pros: Clean bathrooms Friendly evening staff and wife is friendly Has a small store with basics Wifi Laundry area Cons: Quite noisy with city noise Camp store is expensive ( 2 Gatorade, a pack of. Hot dogs, buns and ketchup came up to 13 dollars...and. Mustard was almost 6 dollars.... Tent area is more of a storage area We had it to ourselves, which was nice, but, felt as if we were the unwanted guest in the park. At $38 dollars a night, we felt it's not really worth what they ask.
- AAlison C.Ranger
Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park
Beautiful, peaceful campground with lots to do.
This was our second trip to Woolly Hollow. The first time was in April, and the trails and waterfalls were better maintained and more beautiful in April. We still enjoyed our trip though. They have great trails for hiking and mountain biking. There is a nice swimming area with a shop to order drinks/snacks. The park rangers and staff were super friendly and helpful. The bathroom facilities were clean. Although we stayed in the RV camp area, the tent camping area had some great sites, some right on the water.
- Lona T.Guide
Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
Awesome camping
We stayed in the yurts one time and it was nice but hot. Bring FANS. The yurt came with a canoe and life jackets. We loved that stay. My favorite stay is at the tent sites. We have stayed so many times. Several areas to hike with young children. Swimming pool available at a good price. The kids love the near by petting zoo. Lake available for fishing and boat rentals. Wonderful views all around one of my favorite spots.
Guide to Sweet Home
Tent camping near Sweet Home, Arkansas offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the tranquility of the outdoors. With a variety of options available, campers can find the perfect spot to pitch their tents and unwind.
Explore the Scenic Beauty of Lake Conway
- Experience the serene environment at Camp Robinson Dispersed Site, where you can camp among the trees near a partially drained lake, perfect for a peaceful night under the stars.
- Enjoy stunning sunsets and the sounds of nature at Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite, located near the South Fork of Brown Creek, ideal for those who appreciate a quiet setting.
- Pitch your tent at Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA, where you can find numerous campsites surrounded by woods, offering a great escape from the hustle and bustle.
Activities for Outdoor Enthusiasts
- Hike the nearby trails at Dispersed FR132 Ouachita National Forest, AR, which provides easy access to the Ouachita Trail, perfect for those looking to explore the area on foot.
- Enjoy a quiet night at Beagle Club Road Pull-Off, where you can relax and listen to the sounds of nature after a day of hiking or fishing.
- Camp at Cedar Glades Park for a quick overnight stay, although overnight camping is currently restricted, the park is still a beautiful spot to visit during the day.
Tent Camping Features to Consider
- At Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite, you'll find a well-maintained fire ring and a flat area suitable for larger tents, making it a comfortable choice for families.
- Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA offers a variety of designated camping spots, ensuring you can find a suitable area for your tent while enjoying the natural surroundings.
- The Dispersed FR132 Ouachita National Forest, AR site features a level pull-thru driveway, accommodating multiple vehicles, which is great for groups looking to camp together.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Sweet Home, AR is Camp Robinson Dispersed Site with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.
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