Best Glamping in Arkansas

Chock-full of scenic natural beauty and breathtaking geological diversity, camping in Arkansas is an experience hard to forget. Campgrounds can be found on top of magnificent mountain ranges, sparkling lakeshores, and nearly anywhere in between. Known as “The Natural State,” Arkansas boasts two mountain ranges, three national forests, 600,000 acres of lakes, and 9,000 miles of streams and rivers. In addition to numerous camping and backpacking opportunities, Arkansas is long famous for its hunting and fishing scene. So lace up your boots and get ready for an unparalleled getaway camping in Arkansas!

Take an extraordinary escape to the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas in Eureka Springs. The entire city is on the National Register of Historic Places with its carefully preserved Victorian Buildings and unique architecture built around the city’s natural springs. Numerous campgrounds near Eureka Springs offer campers an opportunity to get up close with nature while staying within reach of the city’s curvy hills and winding streets free of traffic lights.

Just south of Eureka Springs lies the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, dedicating 459 acres to exotic cats. The sanctuary is home to tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars. Animal lovers can enjoy guided habitat tours and open discovery areas daily.

Just over an hour from Little Rock, AR, sits the largest lake in Arkansas. Renowned for its scenic beauty and clear waters, Lake Ouachita is surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest. Named one of the cleanest lakes in America, Lake Ouachita provides campers with ample water sports opportunities, including swimming, scuba diving, and angling. The Lake Ouachita State Park also offers scenic trails, two swimming areas, and a marina with boat rentals and fishing supplies.

Embark on a gorgeous trip through The Natural State. With The Dyrt, you can be sure to find the best camping in Arkansas along the way.

Best Glamping Sites in Arkansas (90)

    1. Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    103 Reviews
    Adona, AR
    Website
    +1 (501) 727-5441

    $25 - $40 / night

    "PROS 

    No reservation transaction fee 

    Senior discount 

    Quiet 

    Moveable metal picnic table on a concrete pad, pedestal BBQ grill, fire ring with cooking grate, and one hook lantern pole 

    Site 14 partially"

    "We stayed in Loop C and I felt a little too secluded. The sites in C & D appeared to be a little smaller. I noticed several sites in B & C were uneven from roots pushing the asphalt up."

    2. Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Jones Mill, AR
    Website
    +1 (501) 844-4176

    $15 - $25 / night

    "PROS 

    Senior discount 

    Reserved on-line 365 days prior to arriving 

    Site #68 allowed parking RV 12 feet from water edge which was fabulous 

    Totally level site 

    Asphalt campsite pad 

    Pea gravel and"

    "Lake Catherine is a popular spot that’s on a first come first serve basis so arrive early. Most campsite have fire pits and grills. Nice space in between campsites."

    3. Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Mountain Pine, AR
    Website
    +1 (888) 287-2757

    "There is a loop on a peninsula that are reserved for walking in your gear to a tent site. These sites have GREAT views of the lake."

    "Camping in the state park of lake ouachita in a tent. never. been. better. was on site T04 for tents and basically sites t01-t11(maybe 12) are on a small peninsula with the lake on both sides. you can"

    4. Village Creek State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Colt, AR
    Website
    +1 (870) 238-9406

    $25 / night

    " I called ahead and arrived after hours. It was as easy as it gets. They said to just pick an open site and register in the am."

    "Village Creek has nearly 7,000 acres of forest hills, 33 miles of multi-use trails, playground for children, 2 lakes, Andy Dye designed 27 hole golf course, & visitor center & gift shop."

    5. Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Blue Mountain, AR
    Website
    +1 (479) 963-8502

    $35 / night

    "Has fire pit with grill, separate bbq, siting area and great hook ups. Bear proof refuge container on site as well. Half off if disabled! Site 3 wasn't completely level, but quick fix."

    "Nice shady spot with a picnic table, grill and fire pit. Was also a space for a tent. The picnic table had a few steps up to it."

    6. Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Murfreesboro, AR
    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."

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

    30 Reviews
    Bismarck, AR
    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."

    8. Mount Nebo State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Dardanelle, AR
    Website
    +1 (479) 229-3655

    "The “Rim Trail” is just that…a 3 1/2 mile trail running the top rim of the mountain, with long views."

    "I’ve been trying to talk my husband into making the drive up the “2 miles of Wild” for a while now. The drive up and down the mountain lives up to the hype!"

    9. Daisy State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Kirby, AR
    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!"

    10. Catherine's Landing

    25 Reviews
    Hot Springs, AR
    Website
    +1 (501) 262-2550

    "The park is set on 400 acres with one mile bordering Lake Catherine and about eight or nine miles from downtown Hot Springs. "

    "Gorgeous setting on pristine Lake Catherine close to historic Hot Springs. I was in lakefront site 123 for one night but would have liked to stay longer."

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Glamping Reviews in Arkansas

977 Reviews of 90 Arkansas Campgrounds