Talimena State Park
Neil T.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Mar. 4, 2021

Nice, clean little camp

The people who take care of this camp do a great job. Everything is tidy and well kept.

Spaces aren’t too tight together, but not much privacy either - except for us because we were the only ones there!

The Ouachita Trailhead starts here and two of the primitive camps (1 and 2) are right at the trailhead.

There was at least one other trail leading away from camp.

Camp store is closed during the week - at least during the time of year of our visit.

The town of Talihina is about 6 miles from camp. I didn’t see a grocery store, but it had a couple of well stocked convenience stores. It also has a few cafes. The food at Pam’s Cafe was good. There was also a nice looking coffee shop, but we didn’t try it.

The Talimena Drive starts very close by, so this would be a good base camp for cruising that scenic drive. I’d love to come back in the fall, but the views are incredible anytime. Pictures don’t do it justice.

Many sites back up right to the adjacent highway. A little hill and some trees block the view, but the road noise is loud. And several trucks in the middle of the night were heavy on their jake brakes.

Our site had a nice gazebo over the table. My son enjoyed the playground, though it is really sized for kids 6 and under.

Absolutely wouldn’t mind camping here again.

  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Talimena State Park by Neil T., March 4, 2021