Best Glamping near Washington, AR

Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground houses luxury glamping accommodations within the surrounding forests of Murfreesboro, just 18 miles from Washington, Arkansas. This unique destination combines upscale canvas accommodations with direct access to the world-famous diamond mining field where visitors can hunt for precious gemstones. The glamping sites feature spacious interiors with comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control systems that make outdoor living remarkably comfortable. Each site is nestled among tall trees providing natural shade and privacy, with private fire rings and picnic areas for evening relaxation. DeGray Lake Resort State Park also offers premium yurt accommodations nearby, providing another glamping option with spectacular lake views and modern conveniences. One guest noted, "What a pleasant surprise! Plenty of space and no bright lights to ruin the true camping experience while still enjoying all the comforts."

Diamond hunting remains the signature experience at this boutique camping destination, with the 40-acre diamond field being plowed regularly to enhance discovery opportunities. Visitors staying at the glamping sites receive special access to the diamond search area where they can keep any gems they find. The property includes a well-maintained water park with admission included for glamping guests, perfect for cooling off after a day of prospecting. A network of paved trails connects the glamping area to the Little Missouri River, offering scenic walks and wildlife viewing opportunities. The nearby town of Murfreesboro provides additional dining and shopping options just minutes away. A recent visitor mentioned, "The sites are all very well kept, level and offer plenty of space. We did not come away rich from diamond hunting, but enjoyed searching as a family while having a comfortable place to retreat to each evening."

Best Glamping Sites Near Washington, Arkansas (14)

    1. Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Murfreesboro, AR
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 285-3113

    $15 - $50 / night

    "clothes and shoes while out in the search area."

    "clothes and shoes while out in the search area."

    2. Murfeesboro RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Murfreesboro, AR
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 285-4058

    "This place has been great, we stayed for two nights and got to rent out equipment for free to go diamond mining and the woman on staff was very friendly and helped us out with a last minute reservation"

    "Tent sites have electric. So bought an extension cord and took full advantage for a small heater. It’s by the road. So some road noise then the cows moo.. other then having to pay."

    3. Daisy State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Kirby, AR
    32 miles
    Website

    "Daisy SP is a fantastic SP located in the southwest corner of Arkansas.  The Camper and RV sites are level and big for any size vehicle.  The walk in tent sites are some of the best in the Midwest. "

    "There is running water near the campsites. Clean bathroom and showers!"

    4. White Cliffs Park

    2 Reviews
    Ashdown, AR
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 287-4253

    $25 - $45 / night

    "We were tent camping and had plenty of flat area for our tent and we were far enough away from neighbors that it was quite."

    "Clean park, clean bathrooms, level pad, a little narrow, picnic table, bbq pit, and a large hook to hang stuff"

    5. DeGray Lake Resort State Park — De Gray State Park

    31 Reviews
    Bismarck, AR
    45 miles
    Website

    "Lots of activities here, we stayed at the De Roche Ridge campsite area, love the view of the lake no matter which site you stay and enjoyed beautiful sunsets from ours."

    "Well maintained, lodge on site, family and pet friendly."

    6. COE Lake Greeson Parker Creek Campground

    2 Reviews
    New Melones Lake, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 285-2151

    "Right on Lake Greeson. All camper sites have 50A, 30A & 15A service along with water, with really good water pressure. Hot shower and clean bathrooms to boot."

    "We stayed in site 14 right across from the lake. The bathrooms were clean and looked like they had just been updated. We would definitely come back sometime!"

    7. Atlanta State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Queen City, TX
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 796-6476

    $14 - $16 / night

    "We appreciated electric and water being at the campsite, especially for only $14 per night."

    "The staff was great. Bryan and Rebecca were very helpful and friendly! Made us feel welcomed to stay and glad we were here. The sites can be a bit tight for a big rig. We were in a 40' 5th wheel."

    8. Texarkana RV Park & Event Center

    7 Reviews
    Wake Village, TX
    36 miles
    +1 (903) 306-1364

    "I was able to call ahead, reserve a spot, and have an automatic check in upon arrival. We are traveling cross country and didn’t arrive until 2 AM. Super easy and convenient."

    "We arrived late and left early so we didn’t have much time to see the park. We did take a shower in the morning and they have great bathrooms. They are large and extremely well taken care of."

    9. Caddo River Access RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Caddo Gap, AR
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 356-5336

    $12 - $40 / night

    "Grills, fire Rings, and picnic tables available. Nice shaded area for tent camping. They are very close to the outfitter drop spot. Right on the river."

    "It is located a little south of central Arkansas so it’s easily accessible to the whole state. It’s also very affordable and has great amenities."

    10. Alpine Ridge - De Gray Lake

    4 Reviews
    Bismarck, AR
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 246-5501

    $24 / night

    "The bath house was super clean and the shower was good and hot with plenty of pressure. The step down into the shower kept the other area from getting so wet."

    "Nice bath houses. The shower water pressure is amazing and aintenance cleans daily. Lake was low at the time, but the beach area is nice."

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Glamping Reviews near Washington, AR

148 Reviews of 14 Washington Campgrounds


  • Chad K.
    May. 29, 2017

    Daisy State Park Campground

    Fantastic

    Daisy SP is a fantastic SP located in the southwest corner of Arkansas.  The Camper and RV sites are level and big for any size vehicle.  The walk in tent sites are some of the best in the Midwest.  The sites are located right on the lake.  The sites have a framed out, level area big enough for am 8 person tent.  Each site has a light pole, fire pit and table and easy access to the parking lot in case you forget something.  The shower facilities are clean and modern.  There is plenty at Daisy from fishing to boating to a big playground for the kids.  The park staff are helpful and friendly.  It was not busy during out visit but I can see this park filling up in the spring and fall quickly, so reservations are recommended.

  • LaRee S.
    May. 3, 2022

    Epona Place Ranch

    Unicorn Magic!

    Wow!!! What a magical experience! We arrived at EponaPlace and Rene was incredibly welcoming and introduced us to the farm dogs that keep guests and horses safe and sound! There are several parking options, and we opted to park up by the house so we could enjoy the tent glampers'"secret trail" every chance we got. 

    Enjoy packing light when visiting Epona- the bed is comfortable, the pillows are snuggable, and there is plenty of space to spread out. There is a bug net around the bed as well for an extra layer of security and luxury. There are fairy lights inside the tent that you can turn on at night so you can forgo the indoor headlamp too. There is definitely wildlife outside the tent at night, and it was very nice feeling safe and secure in the tent. 

    The commons area is very cute and well stocked. Possibly the most luxurious bath house I've ever encountered- it's air conditioned, has plumbing, and running hot water! There is also a mini fridge, a coffee maker, and tea to share. Outside, there is a grill, comfortable cushions, and crystals plucked from the land everywhere. If you enjoy porch-sittin', this is the perfect porch. After all, this is the south. 

    Just beyond the commons, through Hummingbird Way(yes, we saw hummingbirds!!), Rene has an extensive collection of ball gowns in a small cottage. You could spend hours picking out and trying gowns and flower crowns before a sunset encounter with a unicorn! There are also knight and dragon costumes, if sparkly dresses aren't your thing:) While this isn't a place suited for young children, the unicorn experience is so completely magical. My ten year old daughter gasped when Rene led out a real-life unicorn at sunset. Rene was incredibly patient and warm, and led both princess and unicorn through the process of meeting each other and posing for photos. It's worth every penny! I'll definitely be back sans kid to get the princess/unicorn experience myself! 

    You can spend the day crystal hunting on property(no digging!), or ask Rene for directions to the nearest free crystal mine! We picked up a few chunks of quartz to bring home with us- a lovely keepsake of our stay at EponaPlace. There is lots of room to explore on property, and the farm dogs are sure to accompany you on your adventure. Don't worry, they are as sweet as pie and are such good company.

  • Prospector J.
    Feb. 24, 2021

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    An Arkansas Diamond Mine

    The Crater of Diamonds State Park is an exciting place full of rich history and, of course, finding lots of rough diamonds. The State Park is listed as the eighth largest reserve of diamonds in the world according to their website, and this park sets itself apart from anywhere else by allowing visitors to keep any diamonds that they find. Some lucky visitors have even found diamonds worth thousands of dollars.

    This review will give you tips about the search area that are based on my firsthand experiences. It will allow you to develop a game plan of possible places to dig, as well as what indicators to look for before taking a trip to the famous Arkansas diamond mine. So, let us begin by identifying what type of indicator rocks that are mixed in with ordinary organic soil on the mine field. Minerals, such as Quartz crystals, calcite, magnetite, spinel, garnet, chromite, and diopside will be the main rocks you will want to look for while prospecting for diamonds. These rocks were created in a similar process during the heating and cooling process of the rock cycle.

    Search Area Conditions

    The best time to take a trip to the Arkansas diamond fields is after a heavy rainstorm, but keep in mind that you will get muddy during your visit so always wear the appropriate clothes and shoes while out in the search area. The Crater of Diamonds plows their fields, but the implements only turn over the top two feet of dirt repeatedly. Diamonds are found in gravel deposits within the mind field, but they will be below two feet anywhere on the search field.

    Secondly, you must be able to probe correctly to understand what the ground is underneath. When probing things like vibrations and sound are your friends. Usually, a ground probe is a 10 ft. steel rod that allows you to hear and feel the vibrations. A 4 ft. rod will do for the daily visitor and a 10 ft. rod will be good enough for the most serious Rockhounds ready to dig deep.

    Using your probe comes down to the noise that you hear and feel. The first step is to make sure the ground is soaking wet to make the probe pierce the ground easier. Next, as you push down the probe remember there are objects in the ground and not every time your probe stops its diamond bearing gravel Gravel deposits can be as hard as concrete depending on how old the deposit is. You will run into tree roots and layers of hard rock. Keep watering the hole, push down and twist on the probe handle to continue downward in probing until you have met your depth mark.

    Once that you have found a promising site by probing the next step is to dig down to to your chosen depth to see for yourself. Other ways of searching are in the form of walking around and picking up anything that shines or simple strip mining one area and separating the dirt from the gravel before starting with your chosen final diamond recovery process to condense the heavy rocks and gemstones to the middle of your screen or sarucca.

    For more detailed step by step instructions on probing or the diamond recovery process check out the eBook "How to Find Diamonds" learn more at www.EliteMinersClub(dot)com

  • Prospector J.
    Feb. 24, 2021

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    An Arkansas Diamond Mine

    The Crater of Diamonds State Park is an exciting place full of rich history and, of course, finding lots of rough diamonds. The State Park is listed as the eighth largest reserve of diamonds in the world according to their website, and this park sets itself apart from anywhere else by allowing visitors to keep any diamonds that they find. Some lucky visitors have even found diamonds worth thousands of dollars.

    This review will give you tips about the search area that are based on my firsthand experiences. It will allow you to develop a game plan of possible places to dig, as well as what indicators to look for before taking a trip to the famous Arkansas diamond mine. So, let us begin by identifying what type of indicator rocks that are mixed in with ordinary organic soil on the mine field. Minerals, such as Quartz crystals, calcite, magnetite, spinel, garnet, chromite, and diopside will be the main rocks you will want to look for while prospecting for diamonds. These rocks were created in a similar process during the heating and cooling process of the rock cycle. Search Area Conditions The best time to take a trip to the Arkansas diamond fields is after a heavy rainstorm, but keep in mind that you will get muddy during your visit so always wear the appropriate clothes and shoes while out in the search area.

    The Crater of Diamonds plows their fields, but the implements only turn over the top two feet of dirt repeatedly. Diamonds are found in gravel deposits within the mind field, but they will be below two feet anywhere on the search field. Secondly, you must be able to probe correctly to understand what the ground is underneath. When probing things like vibrations and sound are your friends. Usually, a ground probe is a 10 ft. steel rod that allows you to hear and feel the vibrations. A 4 ft. rod will do for the daily visitor and a 10 ft. rod will be good enough for the most serious Rockhounds ready to dig deep. 

    Using your probe comes down to the noise that you hear and feel. The first step is to make sure the ground is soaking wet to make the probe pierce the ground easier. Next, as you push down the probe remember there are objects in the ground and not every time your probe stops its diamond bearing gravel Gravel deposits can be as hard as concrete depending on how old the deposit is. You will run into tree roots and layers of hard rock. Keep watering the hole, push down and twist on the probe handle to continue downward in probing until you have met your depth mark. 

    Once that you have found a promising site by probing the next step is to dig down to to your chosen depth to see for yourself. Other ways of searching are in the form of walking around and picking up anything that shines or simple strip mining one area and separating the dirt from the gravel before starting with your chosen final diamond recovery process to condense the heavy rocks and gemstones to the middle of your screen or sarucca.

    For more detailed step by step instructions on probing or the diamond recovery process check out the eBook "How to Find Diamonds" learn more at www.EliteMinersClub(dot)com

  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 4, 2021

    Atlanta State Park Campground

    Nice and dark for star gazing

    We, unfortunately, only got to spend one night here on our way through the area but enjoyed some great stargazing due to the park being quite dark.

    We appreciated electric and water being at the campsite, especially for only $14 per night.

    The only thing negative we noticed during our very short stay was that while the bathrooms were clean, they seemed old and small. Men and women each had just one shower stall and it was behind only a shower curtain in the main restroom area. (We were in the Wilkins Creek Loop.)

    Staff was friendly and welcoming. We'd like to come back and explore the area more when we have time.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 24, 2025

    Texarkana RV Park & Event Center

    Not impressed

    Made reservations for a back in site. Upon check in, nobody was in the office. Called the number on the door and was directed to park in the pull-through immediately at the entrance. Gate is broken and doesn’t close, nobody at the check in, RIGHT off the highway. Didn’t feel safe. Very loud. Playground area was very old and not maintained. “Dog park” was a 6ft x 6ft chain link square. Lots of permanent lots that are kind of gross. There is a new Love’s hookup & Sunrise RV parks nearby— will be using those in the future! Will not be back.

  • G
    Oct. 24, 2021

    Daisy State Park Campground

    Great campsite!

    The campsite is great! There is running water near the campsites. Clean bathroom and showers!

  • 2
    Mar. 31, 2022

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    Fun with the Fam

    Nice campground, WiFi was out of service during our stay although you can get a decent signal at the visitor center. Bring extra clothes and shoes. Campsite was sufficient. Books up fast so plan ahead. Murfreesboro was cute town. Bring your own s’mores - they have been sold out for weeks.

  • P
    Apr. 8, 2021

    DeGray Lake Resort State Park — De Gray State Park

    Our first resort park 😍

    From our stay in Mar 15 2021. Lots of activities here, we stayed at the De Roche Ridge campsite area, love the view of the lake no matter which site you stay and enjoyed beautiful sunsets from ours. Full hookups, level pads, clean and well maintained picnic benches, fire pits and grills.

    Enjoyed brunch at the Lodge's restaurant, beautiful view of the lake here. They had cleaned all play areas and set up toys for young kids.

    We enjoyed paddle boating, horse back riding and disc golf. Each trail had a information board where you can scan a QR code to know more about the trail, what made it unique and what to look out for while you are out there. This was new to us and kept us curious.

    Some trails were soggy but it had been raining for a few days making it difficult to get past. Some signs indicating this could have helped us stay off the trails.


Guide to Washington

Crater of Diamonds State Park offers unique camping experiences 18 miles from Washington, Arkansas. The park sits at an elevation of 315 feet and receives about 51 inches of rainfall annually, creating seasonal changes in diamond hunting conditions. The 37.5-acre diamond search field is regularly plowed to bring new diamonds to the surface, with more than 33,000 diamonds discovered by visitors since 1972.

What to do

Diamond hunting techniques: At Crater of Diamonds State Park, successful diamond searches require proper methods. "The best time to take a trip to the Arkansas diamond fields is after a heavy rainstorm, but keep in mind that you will get muddy during your visit so always wear the appropriate clothes and shoes while out in the search area," advises Prospector J.

Swimming options: For cooling off after diamond hunting, Lake Greeson offers clean water just 8 miles from Murfreesboro. "Nice swimming creek nearby," notes Larry about the facilities near Crater of Diamonds State Park campground.

Exploring trails: DeGray Lake Resort State Park features multiple hiking trails with QR codes for educational content. "Each trail had an information board where you can scan a QR code to know more about the trail, what made it unique and what to look out for while you are out there," explains a camper identified as P.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Parker Creek Lake Greeson Campground offers large camping areas with minimal crowding. "The sites were HUGE and there were very few other campers. We stayed in site 14 right across from the lake," reports Jo E., who was impressed with the campground's cleanliness and maintenance.

Updated facilities: Many campgrounds have been renovated in recent years. "The bathrooms were clean and looked like they had just been updated," notes Jo E. about Parker Creek Lake Greeson Campground.

Affordable glamping: Daisy State Park Campground provides glamping alternatives near Washington, Arkansas with yurts situated on Lake Greeson. "The walk in tent sites are some of the best in the Midwest. The sites are located right on the lake. The sites have a framed out, level area big enough for an 8 person tent," describes Chad K.

What you should know

Weather considerations: The diamond field has minimal shade, making some seasons better than others. "Winter, Spring and Fall are the best seasons to visit. The diamond field is a large, unshaded field," advises Patricia C.

Search area conditions: The ground composition affects diamond hunting success. "The Crater of Diamonds plows their fields, but the implements only turn over the top two feet of dirt repeatedly. Diamonds are found in gravel deposits within the mind field, but they will be below two feet anywhere on the search field," explains Prospector J.

Campsite selection: Alpine Ridge - De Gray Lake offers waterfront sites with varying amenities. "We camped in #35 right next to the lake and enjoyed the lovely view," shares Brent & Lisa A., who also praised the "super clean" bath house with "good and hot" showers with "plenty of pressure."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Families can enjoy activities beyond diamond hunting. "Took my littles and we had fun panning for a hot minute but the trails were good, the playground was good and the facilities were very clean! Something way out of our normal!" shares Becca H.

Weather preparation: Murfeesboro RV Park offers electric hookups for tent campers to manage temperature extremes. "I'm in van and they allowed me to van camp. Tent sites have electric. So bought an extension cord and took full advantage for a small heater," explains Jeanne A.

Educational opportunities: The geology and history of the diamond field creates learning moments for children. "The Crater of Diamonds State Park is an exciting place full of rich history and, of course, finding lots of rough diamonds," notes Prospector J., who adds that visitors can "keep any diamonds that they find."

Tips from RVers

Hookup details: Most RV sites near Washington include water and electric, with some offering full hookups. "All camper sites have 50A, 30A & 15A service along with water, with really good water pressure," describes Archie S. about Parker Creek Lake Greeson Campground.

Site leveling concerns: Some campsites require adjustment for RVs. "Once unhooked, I had to angle the truck in to overlap the tongue of the TT. Ended up with a 3 inch riser to level the trailer side to side," explains Wayne J. about site 30 at Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground.

Dump station access: Facilities for waste disposal are available at most parks. "There are two spots at the dump station and a clean water station as well," notes Archie S. about the convenient services at Parker Creek Lake Greeson Campground.

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