Arkansas
Looking for the best camping in Arkansas? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Arkansas. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Camping Spots in and near Arkansas
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Hagarville, Arkansas
Backpack to the Natural Bridge
5.08 miAfter you drive across the one-lane bridge and take the dirt road immediately after it, follow that dirt road until it begins to bend to the left. Park your vehicle in the turnoff on the right, and be sure to lock it and take (or hide) any valuables in it. Even though it’s relatively remote, rand...Read more -
Compton, Arkansas
Big Bluff via the Centerpoint Trailhead
4.96.21 mi / 991 ft gainThis adventure begins at the Counterpoint Trailhead just north of Ponca, AR. Follow the trail downhill for about 2.7 miles until you reach a split in the trail. Take the trail off to the right and follow it for another .5 miles until you reach the Big Bluff area. There is a lot of area to expl...Read more -
Mount Judea, Arkansas
Hike Sam's Throne
5.00.5 miThis hike starts at the Sam's Throne Campground parking area. Once you walk to the end of the campground there is a fence with three different entrances that all lead to different trails. Take the middle trial for the shortest and easiest hike to the bluffs. This hike is very easy and only tak...Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Camp along the Buffalo National River
5.02 miThis is a night of camping that is one for the books. Head to the Steele Creek area on the Buffalo River. Once you are in the Steel Creek area simply follow the gravel road to the right and park anywhere in the grass along the river. Camping is permitted anywhere along the Buffalo River as lon...Read more -
Winslow, Arkansas
White Rock Rim Trail
5.02.08 mi / 335 ft gainThe trail around the Rim of White Rock Mountain is one of the best trails for vantage points. Nestled in the beautiful Boston Mountains in north central area of Arkansas. The White Rock Rim trail is an easy 2 mile loop trail that is moderately hiked year round. Start at the parking area and he...Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Hike to Punchbowl Falls
3.24 mi / -600 ft gainGo in the early Fall or late Spring! You start off on the Ozark Highland Trail. As you start walking along the trail you can see where people have slept the night before. Camping is acceptable out here, you do not have to pay, but the downside is that the closest town is about an hour away so if ...Read more -
Rogers, Arkansas
Camp at Horseshoe Bend Campground, AR
4.0The campground has several sites along the shores of Beaver Lake. Its restrooms are clean and include free hot showers. The campground does not provide firewood. However, you are allowed to pick firewood from the surrounding woods. If there has been recent rainfall you’ll need to buy firewood ...Read more -
Harrison, Arkansas
Backpacking Cecil Creek
5.08 miFrom Tulsa, head out east along US-412 until you reach HWY 103. Take a right (south) on HWY 103 and follow it toward Compton, Arkansas. Shortly before reaching Compton, take the dirt road on the right (before the road starts to head north), and follow the road south. Keep on it as it bends to the...Read more -
Compton, Arkansas
Backpacking Along the Buffalo River
5.012 miPark at the Centerpoint Trailhead and follow the Centerpoint trail as it heads about 3 miles downhill towards Big Bluff. You’ll know you’ve reached the trail junction for Big Bluff when you come to a clearing that has a large firepit in the middle and a small unmaintained trail heading off to the...Read more -
Harrison, Arkansas
Camp at Kyle's Landing
5.0Kyles Landing is located directly beside the beautiful Buffalo river, hardly a stone's throw from the cool refreshing water. With huge bluffs soaring over 400ft into the air, multiple hiking trails available, and access to the river itself, the campground is a perfect weekend getaway to get outsi...Read more -
Compton, Arkansas
Hike to Scenic Big Bluff
5.06 miThe hike starts at the Centerpoint Trailhead and follows a clearly defined trail for 3 miles (approximately one hour) with mostly downhill or flat terrain and views through the trees of the rolling Ozark landscape. When you are almost to Big Bluff, the trail opens up into a large round area with ...Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Backpack to the Sandstone Castles
5.08 mi / 1000 ft gainFrom the Richland Creek campground, Twin Falls is an approximate 3 mile hike followed by another mile (give or take) to the "Castles". Directly above a small camping area on top of Twin Falls there begins a more primitive trail up the center on the ridge that will take you straight to the enormou...Read more -
Kingston, Arkansas
Backpack Along Whitaker Creek
5 miAfter arriving at the Whitaker Point/Hawksbill Crag trailhead, start going down the path for about 1/8th of a mile. You’ll cross a small stream, and here is where you’ll turn off the trail. Using Whitaker Creek as your guide, follow it like a handrail as it descends down into the confluence with ...Read more -
Mulberry, Arkansas
Backpack along Hurricane Creek
6 miAfter arriving at the trailhead near the Shores Lake Campground (there is a $3 parking fee, so bring cash), head along the path and go west at the T-junction. Continue going west/northwest and you’ll cross over a forest road. Stay on the trail as it gradually descends, then veer off-trail to the ...Read more -
Harrison, Arkansas
Hike to Hideout Hollow
4.02 miAfter parking at the trailhead, head down the well-trodden path and follow it the 0.85 miles downhill to the overlook. Once you are at the overlook, go left and follow the path as it loops around the top of the overhang. You’ll arrive at a small creek (which creates the waterfall that flows into ...Read more -
Caddo Gap, Arkansas
Backpack the Eagle Rock Loop
5.026 miLocated in Ouachita National Forest, Eagle Rock Loop is Arkansas' longest loop, perfect for a 3-4 day backpack. There are multiple places to begin this trip, as there are 4 trailheads along the route; (1) Albert Pike Recreation Area, (2) Little Missouri Falls on Forest Road 25, (3) 4 miles west o...Read more