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Best Tent Sites Near Witts Springs, Arkansas (29)
1. Haw Creek Falls Camping
22 Reviews•81 Photos•583 SavesPelsor, ArkansasAs of Oct 2021 - Haw Creek Falls—Located on Hwy 123, this newly designated Point of Interest will be accessible year-round. Removal of the gate across the low-water bridge and suspension of fees will be immediately implemented, and camping will still be allowed in designated campsites. A slow transition of amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts will be removed over time as they become unusable or unsafe. Trash services will be managed by the user as “pack it in, pack it out.” Active partner groups and volunteers are helping extend the life of current amenities, excluding trash services. Several volunteer workdays have been hosted at this site in the last several months, which have proven to be immensely beneficial to keeping this primitive area operational. Please note, this area is subject to flash flooding and visitors are responsible for monitoring conditions and taking precautionary measures. Removal of the gate does not indicate the area is always safe during changing weather conditions. Surrounded by a beautiful mature hardwood forest, this campground is located on a small mountain stream with picturesque falls, rocks, and a bluff. Big Piney Wild and Scenic River are nearby. There is an accessible trail to the Haw Creek Falls. Camping - 9 family units. Camping trailers are allowed but no special facilities are available. Access to the Ozark Highlands Trail. The recreation area is closed following the 3rd week of December and reopens the 3rd week of March. Please note that the campground is closed when heavy rain is forecast. Campground and Day-Use Area Rules
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- Fires
- Tents
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
2. Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI)
10 Reviews•38 Photos•108 SavesHector, ArkansasEffective October 2021, Bayou Bluff became a Point of Interest. The fees are suspended for camping and day use and is now open all year. Upper loop is closed to camping and will be eliminated completely. Use of the vault toilet, large pavilion, three shelters, and a small pavilion will remain. The pavilions are managed on a first-come, first-service basis. Trash services are managed by visitors as "pack-it-in, pack-it-out," and Leave No Trace ethics are posted on information kiosks.
Active partner groups and volunteers are helping extend the life of the current amenities, excluding trash services.
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- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
3. Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
9 Reviews•27 Photos•95 SavesPonca, Arkansas- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$5 - $245 / night
4. Carver Campground — Buffalo National River
3 Reviews•34 Photos•36 SavesVendor, ArkansasCarver is a first come, first serve campground in the upper district of the park. It has 8 tent only sites with potable water, but no electrical amenities. A vault restroom is available. This is a pack in/pack out facility with no trash service.
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5. Hasty Takeout — Buffalo National River
3 Reviews•16 Photos•88 SavesVendor, Arkansas- Fires
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
6. Shine Eye Gravel Bar — Buffalo National River
1 Review•4 Photos•30 SavesSt. Joe, Arkansas- Pets
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- Toilets
7. Mt. Hersey Primative Campground — Buffalo National River
1 Review•1 Photo•15 SavesVendor, Arkansas- Tents
8. Rush Campground — Buffalo National River
4 Reviews•21 Photos•44 SavesCozahome, ArkansasRush Campground is a first come, first serve campground in the lower district of the park. Rush has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities and no flush restrooms. Drinking water is available when fees are collected March 15 - November 14. It is free to camp at Rush in the winter. All sites are limited to 6 people per site and each site is $16 per night. This is a pack in/pack out facility, trash collection is not available.
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- Alcohol
9. Spring Creek Campground — Buffalo National River
2 Reviews•3 Photos•3 SavesHarriet, ArkansasSpring Creek Campground is a first come, first serve campground near Harriet, AR. Spring Creek has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities, no flush restrooms, and no water.
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10. Gilbert Gravel Bar — Buffalo National River
1 Review•2 SavesBuffalo National River, Arkansas- Pets
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- Trash
Recent Tent Reviews near Witts Springs, Arkansas
715 Reviews of 29 Witts Springs Campgrounds
- 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.
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.
JonMark
Scout
White River Campgrounds
Wors Campgrounds.. the camp manager is the worst I have ever seen
Even though their website says they have tent camping they DO NOT
Julia B.Scout
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Angler’s Paradise
Park is clean and well run. Along the beautiful White River, trout heaven. 3 “cabins” available, these are park model RVs in permanent spots along the River. Tent sites with no hookups available, but not at rivers edge. You can put a tent on an RV spot. Programs available from park rangers. Store in campgrounds has most of what you may have forgotten. Tent sites have trees for setting a hammock, some better than others.
- 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!
Jacqueline L.Traveler
Piney Bay
Weekend getaway
Tent camped in spot E-2. And easy walk to the bathroom/showers and beach area. Spot is less than 20 feet from lake with easy access for fishing and launching kayak. Perfect spot for watching sunrise and sunset.
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.
Arkansas F.GuideBuffalo Point C Loop
Great for canoeing and hiking
This a a great park with direct access to the Buffalo River and hiking trails including one with a cave to explore. This loop is perfect for walk-in tent camping.
The Rangers are very helpful and a great resource for new visitors.
- 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!
Leah H.Guide
Tyler Bend Walk-in Tent Sites
Tyler Bend Camp Ground
Relatively quiet during the week. Many great campsites with sun and shade, flat, grassy spots good for tent camping. The sites right on the tree line have several good spots for hanging hammocks as well. Right next to river. Flushing toilets, showers. Beautiful area! We will be coming back to this one.
- 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.
- Travis G.Traveler
Cedar Ridge RV Park - Temporarily Closed
Great campsite
Have stayed here twice so far and love it. Price is cheap and they work off the trust system. They have electric and water camper hookups and tent camping. They also have a little bath house there too. Not 5 star lodging but the view over white river is breathtaking.
- Arkansas F.Guide
Sylamore Creek Camp
Quiet little campground
For a small campground, this place has a lot to offer. Well stocked store, RV sites, tent sites, group sites, cabins, pavilion, and even a stage for events.
Quick access to the Syllamore Trail, the creek, and nearby mountain biking trails.
- Arkansas F.Guide
Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River
Great canoeing and hiking
This a a great park with direct access to the Buffalo River and hiking trails including one with a cave to explore. The Rangers are very helpful and a great resource for new visitors.
The park has RV sites, walk-in tent sites and group sites.
Fred S.
LegendBull Shoals-White River State Park
Great view of the White River
Mainly an RV campground with some tent sites. Camped with our camper van at site #35 along the White River. Long walk to the restroom from here. The RV sites have paved drives & offer views of the river. Most sites are small, feels crowded, although there were many unoccupied "Reserved" sites. No privacy between most sites; can easily hear conversations from neighboring sites. Table, firepit, water & electric hookups included. The restroom/shower house is clean & warm. Campground is popular with fishermen. Big Bluff hiking trail nearby; excellent trail. T-Mobile service is very good. Campground is clean & well maintained. To us, the layout of the RV sites along the river had a mobile home park feel to it. The 20 tent sites are in a wooded section away from the river. These sites appear to be spacious- more so than the RV sites.
Drea R.Traveler
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
Magical lil’ Campground
This place is not your run of the mill rest stop. Car camp, hammock, tent camp, or rent one the cabins to enjoy the roaming goats and horses around the property. Infamously known in AR as one of the best climbing spots. It does get quite busy, so it’s best to arrive earlier in the day to claim a good spot.
- KKim B.Ranger
Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River
Buffalo River national Park
Beautiful river among bluffs and forests. This campsite does allow reservations so it’s the safest bet for your trip through the park in the summer. There are some walk-in tent sites too but you won’t be very far from your car. Nice and simple campground, clean, actual hot showers.
- PPaul P.Guide
Rush Campground — Buffalo National River
Hidden treasure beautiful place
This is primitive camping at its best. They have one vault toilet, 12 tent sites, and a water spigot. Right on the beautiful buffalo river. The sites were patrolled by rangers on a regular basis. However, the rangers were great and knew a lot about area. I can’t wait to go back.
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!
- Shannon M.Guide
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
My favorite place to camp!
We had a great time camping Memorial Day Weekend. We tent camped. The campsite was really nice and everyone was very friendly. The visitor center is awesome and the park had several activities available. We went to an owl talk and a bear talk that was very informative. We also did the lake cruise. I would highly recommend this park. This is my favorite camping spot.
- Arkansas F.Guide
South Maumee Camping Area — Buffalo National River
Good canoeing spot
There are a handful of tent sites, a primitive bathroom, and direct access to the Buffalo River.
There is limited shelter during bad lightning storms. The road in is very dicey and a long way off the main road. Does provide a good place to take out or start a canoe trip and it is free.
D & Jess W.Guide
Russellville Campground — Lake Dardanelle State Park
Typical State Park Campground
Typical State Park Campground. They have 3 separate loops with approximately 15 sites in each. The sites are shaded, but VERY close together without anything in between.
They also have a late check-in box, in case you arrive after hours without reservations (us).
Minus our tent camping neighbors arguing into the night (not the campground’s fault) it was a nifty last minute spot to sleep for the night!
Dave R.GuideBull Shoals-White River State Park
One of the Best Campgrounds
We stay here 3 or 4 times a year, they have lots to offer. Bike/hiking trails, horse shoe pits, basketball court, a very large picnic area a store with thing's if you forget something, very nice bathrooms with showers. They offer tent camping area that's pretty nice, and rv camp site with Full hook ups and some with just water and electric. It's a must see, also, some site are available year round
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.
- Natalie M.Scout
Kyles Landing Campground — Buffalo National River
would definitely stay there again!
the drive in is something you have to be thoughtful about. I went with a group from my school and we had vans and it was a very rough gravel road. so this is definitely more of a tent camping spot. It is in a valley and is quite beautiful. we stopped there on our way from backpacking the buffalo river trail and it was a great stopping point. There are bathrooms but no showers. there is a fee to stay in the camp but is not ridiculous.
- JJannetta C.Traveler
Shiloh - Greers Ferry Lake
Beautiful "beach" feel
We tent camped on a small point of the park-we were the only one in that area. it was a beautiful location, cool breezes off the lake all night, moon rising above. it was wonderful!! Slept with the rainfly off and never got hot! Perfect campsite. Drove to a marina to paddle board and kayak to Sugarloaf mountain the next day. The paddle was a little rough with the current, but making it to the island, hiking to the top and getting that view of the lake-priceless! Bucket list checkoff.
- 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.
Guide to Witts Springs
Tent camping near Witts Springs, Arkansas offers a chance to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Ozarks while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities.
Tent campers should check out Haw Creek Falls Camping
- This spot features a picturesque setting right by the creek and waterfall, perfect for a serene camping experience. You can find more details about it here.
- With no reservations required, it’s a first-come, first-served campground, making it easy to plan a spontaneous trip.
- The area is known for its beautiful swimming holes and hiking trails, providing plenty of opportunities for adventure.
Tips for tent camping near Witts Springs
- Be prepared to pack in and pack out your trash at Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI), as there are no trash services available.
- Bring your own drinking water, as many campgrounds, including Spring Creek Campground, do not provide water hookups.
- Keep an eye out for wildlife; campers at Haw Creek Falls Camping have spotted snakes and even a feral cat during their stays.
Local attractions for outdoor enthusiasts
- The Buffalo National River offers stunning views and excellent opportunities for kayaking and fishing, especially near Hasty Takeout — Buffalo National River.
- Explore the scenic trails and breathtaking bluffs around Carver Campground — Buffalo National River, which is a great base for hiking and river activities.
- For a unique camping experience, check out Gilbert Gravel Bar — Buffalo National River, where you can set up camp right by the river and enjoy easy access to canoeing.
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