Ozark, Arkansas
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Top Camping Spots in and near Ozark
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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 -
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 -
Hagarville, Arkansas
Haw Creek Falls Trail
5.00.18 mi / 33 ft gainHaw Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hagarville, Arkansas.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 -
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 -
Dardanelle Township, Arkansas
Camp at Mount Nebo SP
4.0Mount 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...Read more -
Dardanelle Township, Arkansas
Rim Trail and Bench Trails Loop
7.6 mi / 702 ft gainI 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 ...Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Paddle the Buffalo National River: Ponca to Kyle's Landing
5.010.3 miPut in at the Ponca Bridge, or Steel Creek if the water is too low, for the most scenic float in Arkansas. Paddle surrounded by 3-400 foot bluffs, and through slightly challenging water here and there. Great float for kids as there are plenty of swimming holes.I've done this with my own elementar...Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Camp along the Buffalo National River via Steel Creek
The Buffalo National River was declared America’s first National River in 1972. Since then, and even before, it has been an Arkansas favorite for camping and canoeing. For this trip we drove out to the Steel Creek Campground, near Ponca, AR, and started our trek from there. Camping is allowed a...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 -
Mount Judea, Arkansas
Owens Mountain Bluffs Trail
5.00.65 mi / 79 ft gainOwens Mountain Bluffs Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Judea, Arkansas.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 -
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 -
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 -
Harrison, Arkansas
Indian Creek to The Eye Of The Needle
5.04.27 mi / 705 ft gainStarting at approx. 900' in elevation, this 5 mile out and back hike ascends 700' in elevation to 1,400 at the highest point- The Eye of The Needle. The trail head is located next to the Buffalo River sign at Kyles Landing on the West side of the campground. You will follow the trail less than ...Read more