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The Best Camping in Dardanelle

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Top camping spots in and near Dardanelle

  • Dardanelle, Arkansas

    Bench Trail

    3.7 mi / 243 ft gain
    Bench Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Dardanelle, Arkansas.
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  • Dardanelle Township, Arkansas

    Camp at Mount Nebo SP

    4.0
    Mount Nebo State Park is just 12 miles southwest of Russellville, AR, home of Arkansas Tech University. With its proximity to the university and other large cities, it makes visiting Mount Nebo an easy trip. The last few miles on Country Road 155 takes you through switch backs up the mountain, an...
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  • Dardanelle Township, Arkansas

    Backpack the Rim Trail and Bench Trail

    7.6 mi / 626 ft gain
    I did two loop trails (Rim Trail and Bench Trail). Mileage reflects combination of both trails plus the distance hiking between the two near sunset point. Cost to camp in a hike-in site is ~$13/night. You can't reserve a hike-in spot in advance, but they are very under utilized.  I'm pretty sure ...
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  • Morrilton, Arkansas

    Camp at Petit Jean SP

    Located between Ft. Smith and Little Rock, just south of Interstate 40, you will find the state treasure that is Petit Jean State Park. Its central location makes it very easy for any one to visit. The main hub of the State Park is the beautiful Mather Lodge, which has a rooms to rent, a restaura...
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  • Dover, Arkansas

    Longpool Falls Trail

    1.05 mi / 43 ft gain
    Longpool Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Dover, Arkansas.
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  • Dover, Arkansas

    Macks Pines West Side Loop

    31.37 mi / 5525 ft gain
    Macks Pines West Side Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Dover, Arkansas.
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  • Perryville, Arkansas

    Flatside Pinnacle via Ouachita Trail

    0.87 mi / 118 ft gain
    Flatside Pinnacle via Ouachita Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Perryville, Arkansas.
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  • Dover, Arkansas

    Buzzard Roost Trail

    3.7 mi / 463 ft gain
    Buzzard Roost Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Dover, Arkansas.
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  • Perryville, Arkansas

    Lake Sylvia to Crystal Prong Creek via Quachita Trail

    20.22 mi / 3317 ft gain
    Lake Sylvia to Crystal Prong Creek via Quachita Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Perryville, Arkansas.
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  • Hagarville, Arkansas

    Haw Creek Falls Trail

    5.0
    0.18 mi / 33 ft gain
    Haw Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hagarville, Arkansas.
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  • Jessieville, Arkansas

    Hunt's Loop Trail

    4.17 mi / 741 ft gain
    Hunt's Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Jessieville, Arkansas.
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  • Hagarville, Arkansas

    Backpack to the Natural Bridge

    8 mi
    After 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...
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    King's Bluff Loop Trail

    1.77 mi / 427 ft gain
    King's Bluff Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pelsor, Arkansas.
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Pedestal Rocks Loop Trail

    2.49 mi / 400 ft gain
    Pedestal Rocks Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pelsor, Arkansas.
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Kings Bluff and Pedestal Rocks

    4.12 mi / 725 ft gain
    Kings Bluff and Pedestal Rocks is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pelsor, Arkansas.
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Backpack to the Sandstone Castles

    5.0
    8 mi / 1000 ft gain
    From 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...
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