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Camping for boating and paddling in Arkansas

94 camps in Arkansas that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 85°F and lows near 61°F.

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94camps for boating and paddling
0free or dispersed
54reservable
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months

Best areas for boating and paddling

  1. Around Hot Springs15 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
  2. Around Russellville14 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
  3. Around Mountain Home13 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
  4. Around Springdale12 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
  5. Around Kirby7 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Arkansas are good for boating and paddling?

94 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are Apr–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 85°F and lows near 61°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 77% also offer fishing, 55% also offer hiking, 50% also offer swimming.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open boating & paddling in Arkansas

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Alpine RidgeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Alpine Ridge Campground sits on the banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. The lake attracts visitors far and wide for fishing tournaments, triathlons, water…

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  • Cranfield ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Cranfield Park is surrounded by the clear waters of Norfork Lake. It's the closest campground to the city of Mountain Home and offers plenty of pleasing views of the lake from its…

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  • EdgewoodFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Edgewood Campground sits on the banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. Jet skiing, wake boarding and swimming are among the family-friendly activities here.

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  • Arlie MooreFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Arlie Moore Campground sits on the northern banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains.

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  • Henderson ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Henderson Park is surrounded by the clear waters of Norfork Lake. Spectacular lake views and plenty of secluded coves for water sports and breezy, open stretches for sailing, make Norfork…

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  • Cricket CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Cricket Creek is a spacious and sunny campground located along the Long Creek Arm of Table Rock Lake in the Arkansas countryside. With panoramic views of the lake and the rocky bluffs…

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  • Iron MountainFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Iron Mountain Campground sits on the southern banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains.

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  • Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Horseshoe Bend Campground sits along the vast shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, offering spacious and sunny campsites and an abundance of recreational…

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