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Camping for fishing in Arkansas

77 camps in Arkansas that list fishing 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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77camps for fishing
0free or dispersed
53reservable
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months

Best areas for fishing

  1. Around Russellville13 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  2. Around Hot Springs12 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  3. Around Springdale12 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  4. Around Mountain Home10 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  5. Around DeWitt5 camps for fishing within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Arkansas are good for fishing?

77 camps that list fishing 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, 94% also offer boating & paddling, 66% also offer hiking, 65% also offer swimming.

See them on the map

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

Open fishing in Arkansas

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Hickory Creek Park (Ar)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Hickory Creek Park 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 activities.

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  • Tucker Hollow ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Tucker Hollow, a small 28-campsite park, sits near the upper part of Bull Shoals Lake. There's something for everyone at the region's most popular lake, whether it's a day basking in the…

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  • Buffalo PointFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Buffalo Point is a convenient, fun-filled destination for families and adventurists of all types. It's perched along the Buffalo National River, providing exciting river sports and hiking…

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  • GamalielFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Gamaliel Campground is conveniently located on the Bennetts Bayou area of Norfork Lake. Most sites are shaded beneath tall trees, while others come equipped with canopies to shade the…

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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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  • Wilbur D. MillsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Wilbur D. Mills Campground is a small, quiet campground offering 21 campsites. The park is located just downstream of the Wilbur D. Mills Dam on the right descending bank of the Arkansas…

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  • Toad SuckFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    [Toad Suck Park Map](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OonaU2hOQRsG0QV742zzzYfGY7ZnqWEB/view?usp=sharing) [Customer Comment…

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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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