Top Tent Camping near Washington, AR

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Best Tent Sites Near Washington, AR (25)

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Recent Tent Reviews In Washington

392 Reviews of 25 Washington Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Edgewood
    September 1, 2024

    Edgewood

    Sites 21-24 are very close together

    We stayed in tent site 22 for a weekend camping trip. You can’t tell by looking at the Recreation.gov reservation site but tent pad 22 is one of 4 in a grouping of tent sites. 21-24 are so close together. If you are with friends or a large family group then it would be ideal but if don’t want people right on top of you then pick another site. Thankfully, we had some cool neighbors but it was a very noisy and bright spot to camp. Also, your neighbors have to walk through your campsite to get to either of the two water spickets that serve all 4 campsites. There is no where to park your boat unless you rent an RV spot and there is no boat ramp in the camp ground. All of the spots were very shady and cool. We had a good time but we wanted to warn others so you know what you are getting into.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground
    July 27, 2024

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    Great full hookup campground

    I keep coming back here to dig for diamonds. There are cheaper campgrounds in the area, but the State Park grounds are top notch. Very level camper pads, stable power and water and everything is well maintained. There are multiple bath “houses” — single shower room style privacy, not a large room with curtains. A playground in the sites for kids to play on also.

    The only downsides that come to mind are the iffy WiFi (the reservation system is pretty accurate on which sites have “good” WiFi and which do not) that is decent for casual web browsing but not likely to be streaming possible. And then a mixed pro/com is that satellite connections (direct or Starlink) is going to be rough due to the wooded aspect of the sites — although the trees do help keep the camper cooler. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground
    June 21, 2024

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    Great little state park campground

    This is a quiet campground with plenty of shaded and nearly perfectly level pull ins. Power is consistent. Water pressure fluctuates from good to high — regulator necessary. Wifi is spotty, but the reservation center is pretty accurate on strength of WiFi at various sites. The site we are in right now, WiFi is sketchy.

    In cool weather, a walk to the diamond field would be fine. In hot weather, no way.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beard's Bluff Park (AR)
    June 20, 2024

    Beard's Bluff Park (AR)

    Quite and beautiful

    Stopped in for a couple of nights. Power and water with a great view of the lake. Staff were wonderful and helpful. Would stay again if ever in the area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Millwood State Park Campground
    June 11, 2024

    Millwood State Park Campground

    Relaxing long weekend.

    Had a very relaxing time with the family here. The campsite is very clean and the lake is beautiful. All of the staff are great!! Only negative thing was the bathrooms. Heater looked to be on and it was pretty hot inside.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bois D'Arce Lake Peninsula
    May 9, 2024

    Bois D'Arce Lake Peninsula

    Dope

    Nice trail, be better after a rain . Level 1 for sure . Some dispersed sites towards end of this end . Residential before you get to end . 2 Dogs running around . So please go speed limit through res’ . Fires aloud , hella mosquitoes. Dogs around too .

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Fir Primitive Camping
    April 26, 2024

    Big Fir Primitive Camping

    Awesome Stay

    I have my truck and 25 ft camper and have stayed five nights right on the water. There’s been at least a couple campers around every night but not rowdy. A lot of people here to fish. I did put in “Big Fir Recreational Use Area” to find the site as someone else mentioned. I have plenty of service through Verizon and my Starlink works great here too.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground
    April 19, 2024

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    Great Location

    This camp is ideally located in the Crater of Diamonds State Park with easy access to the Visitors Center by foot or car. The campsites are well maintained and adequately situated to afford some privacy. There are 6 individual bathrooms with toilet, sink and shower, in the bathouse nearest to us that are modern and clean. The shower was "almost" hot.

    The only negative is that the adjacent site's fire ring is too close to our back window and the smoke from a fire could enter our window.

    This is our second stay at this park and we would definitely return.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Daisy State Park Campground
    April 15, 2024

    Daisy State Park Campground

    Beautiful, clean and quiet!

    We stayed in Daisy for the Eclipse weekend and expected this place to be crawling with people, so we were so happy to see it was still amazingly clean and quiet.  We stayed in walk-in site #67, which was at the very end of the paved path from the parking lot.  The site had a very level and massive gravel tent pad, as well as firepit, picnic table and lantern post.  The hill in/out is quite steep, but the pavement makes it easy to haul with wagon, and I've rarely seen multiple water spigots in a walk-in area like that.  Our neighbors were a little closer than we're used to for walk-ins, but we had glorious views of the lake and very little traffic walking past our site, which is a blessing when you have two somewhat barky dogs.  The camp store sold firewood, ice and souvenirs and they were super-friendly, and one of the rangers even helped load the firewood in the car for me.  My only complaint is that there's only one hiking trail in the park, and it's just a very short nature trail and doesn't really give you a good view of the lake or anything.  However, there were many beautiful trails to be had within a 30-40 minute drive of the park.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Parker Creek
    April 13, 2024

    Parker Creek

    Great campground

    We went for the 4/8/24 eclipse and really liked this campground. $20 for water, electricity and trash can at every site. According to neighbor, this is usually low use, but it was fully booked for the eclipse. The only downsides were flies and small bathrooms. (2 stalls) But running water and a small shower.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jefferson Ridge - Dierks Lake
    April 10, 2024

    Jefferson Ridge - Dierks Lake

    Stayed Here For The Eclipse!

    This campground was fantastic! I jumped on it, it was the last campground with availability in the Path of Totality for the Solar Eclipse. Sites are at perfect price points, you can get water/50a sites for $25/night, pretty darn good. Would stay again

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Point
    February 27, 2024

    Rocky Point

    Nice campground!

    We loved staying here! The view was beautiful, easy to find and drive to. We were able to get a spot right next to the boat ramp and the site had plenty of parking space for our camper, boat and truck. Only downfall: the bathrooms could be a little cleaner but they aren’t terrible and definitely usable.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Clear Spring
    February 7, 2024

    Clear Spring

    Clear Spring

    Campground is very nice but like mentioned above is smelly. Beautiful lake with a lot of birds and fish active. Stayed along lake with water and power.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Clear Spring
    January 13, 2024

    Clear Spring

    Water and woods.

    Your choice, water and electric by the water or full hookups in the woods.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Campground
    November 15, 2023

    Crystal Campground

    Can’t believe it’s free

    No water or electric, but for boondockers or self contained rv camping, it’s great. Only downside for me was zero T-Mobile service.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Texarkana KOA
    October 12, 2023

    Texarkana KOA

    Good Spot for the night

    We arrived late, after midnight. It was super easy to find. Level pull spot. Thankful they called earlier in the day to tell me the spot #, because the envelope was not there. That was the only ding.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Daisy State Park Campground
    September 17, 2023

    Daisy State Park Campground

    Daisy State Park

    I really enjoyed the location, quite, glassy lake, clean showers, kayaking rentals $20, the marina close by rented the Pontoons, and the lake was clean to swim in. If you have a boat, jet ski, kayaks it’s a great spot. Plenty of shade and the camp host are 100% wonderful such a pleasure to meet them. You will love your experience here.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground
    September 10, 2023

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    Nice quiet campground

    Spacious sites, and lots of privacy. We came through after a storm and they were without power. Crews we’re working to clean park and electricity was restored pretty quickly. Park was well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Magnolia RV Park LLC
    September 8, 2023

    Magnolia RV Park LLC

    Late night/Quick stay

    I cannot say enough about this RV park. We came through very late (12 pm) gave her a call and she got us taken care of! Very clean, well maintained, full hook ups and lots of extras! Unfortunately we weren’t there very long (7 hours), but we will be back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beard's Bluff Park (AR)
    August 3, 2023

    Beard's Bluff Park (AR)

    Awesome View

    The campground is in a nice location next to the water. Great spot for the price. Has bathrooms, showers, lake access across the entirety of the campground, and a playground. Site 11 is perfect shade next to the water. Lots of bird watching decks.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cottonshed Park (AR) COE
    July 25, 2023

    Cottonshed Park (AR) COE

    Prettiest park in Arkansas

    This park is awesome! All the facilities are clean!!! The park staff is always friendly and welcoming . The lots are spacious and well spread out. And most of all this place is peaceful! If you're looking for a chill spot to enjoy nature I would 100% recommend this one!



Guide to Washington

Camping near Washington, Arkansas, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to dig for diamonds or just relax by the lake, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Diamond digging: Head over to the Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground where you can dig for real diamonds. One camper said, "I keep coming back here to dig for diamonds... the State Park grounds are top notch."
  • Water activities: At Daisy State Park Campground, you can enjoy kayaking and swimming in the clean lake. A visitor mentioned, "If you have a boat, jet ski, kayaks it’s a great spot."
  • Fishing and hiking: Millwood State Park Campground is perfect for fishing and has nice walking trails. One reviewer noted, "Campsites are on a one-way road... it’s a quiet beautiful park right by the lake."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at White Oak Lake State Park Campground said, "The restroom/shower facilities were very clean."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Cowhide Cove Campground mentioned, "Very adequate campsites are well spaced with picnic table, fire ring, 50 amp electric and water."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. One reviewer at Murfeesboro RV Park said, "Very friendly, helpful owners, full hookups and laundry, showers..."

What you should know:

  • WiFi issues: Some campgrounds have spotty WiFi. A camper at Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground pointed out, "The only downsides... are the iffy WiFi."
  • Road noise: If you're sensitive to noise, be aware that some campgrounds are near busy roads. A visitor at Texarkana KOA noted, "Traffic noise is constant and LOUD."
  • Limited hiking trails: Some parks have only a few trails. A camper at Daisy State Park Campground mentioned, "My only complaint is that there's only one hiking trail in the park."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids. The Cowhide Cove Campground has a playground nearby, making it great for families. One parent said, "We loved watching the sun go down over the lake... being close to the playground was awesome."
  • Level sites: Choose campgrounds with level sites for easier setup. A camper at Daisy State Park Campground mentioned, "Plenty of shaded and nearly perfectly level pull ins."
  • Activities for all ages: Look for campgrounds that offer various activities. A visitor at Millwood State Park Campground said, "Nice trails for walks and big playground for kids."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure to check the size of the sites before booking. A reviewer at Texarkana RV Park & Event Center noted, "Most sites are pull-thru and plenty long, but narrow."
  • Be aware of tight turns: Some campgrounds have narrow roads. A visitor at Texarkana RV Park & Event Center mentioned, "Wider lanes and intersections would be appreciated."
  • Plan for amenities: Look for campgrounds with good amenities. A camper at Millwood State Park Campground said, "The dump station is a pretty tight squeeze but doable if your site doesn’t have a dump."

Camping sites near Washington, AR, offer a variety of experiences, from diamond digging to peaceful lakeside relaxation. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for everyone!

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