Camping near hiking trails in Arkansas
101 camps in Arkansas within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Highlands Trail | 132.5 mi | 16 | Dispersed spot · 13 mi E of Mountainburg · 0.0 mi |
| White Rock-Shores Lake East | 5.1 mi | 10 | Dispersed spot · 12 mi E of Mountainburg · 0.0 mi |
| White Rock-Shores Lake West | 4.3 mi | 8 | Dispersed spot · 11 mi E of Mountainburg · 0.0 mi |
| North Sylamore Creek Trail | 23.2 mi | 7 | Barkshed Recreation Area · 0.0 mi |
| White Rock Mtn Rim Loop | 1.7 mi | 6 | White Rock Mountain Recreation Area · 0.1 mi |
| White Rock Mtn Spur | 0.3 mi | 6 | Dispersed spot · 12 mi E of Mountainburg · 0.1 mi |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Jacks Branc | 13.0 mi | 5 | Blanchard Springs Recreation Area · 0.3 mi |
| Mt. Magazine Trail | 10.3 mi | 4 | Cameron Bluff Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Butterfield Hiking Trail | 0.6 mi | 4 | Informal Campsite · 0.0 mi |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Bad Branch | 12.0 mi | 3 | Gunner Pool Recreation Area · 1.9 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Clarksville22 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Mountain Home16 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Appleton15 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Springdale12 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Hot Springs8 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Arkansas are good for hiking?
101 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 11 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 54% also offer boating & paddling, 52% also offer fishing, 45% also offer swimming.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in ArkansasThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Bidwell Point ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBidwell Point is tucked below towering oak and pines on the shores of Norfork Lake. Lay on the beach or take the boat out for water skiing on the easily accessible waters of Norfork Lake.
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Cricket CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCricket 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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Hickory Creek Park (Ar)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHickory 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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Cove Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campThe Cove Lake Recreation Area is a perfect summer getaway and an ideal place to camp, picnic or recreate. It envelops the shores of a 160-acre mountain lake near the 2,700-foot-tall Mount…
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Dam Site River (Beaver Lake)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDam Site River Campground sits on the shores of the White River, just below Beaver Dam and Lake in the Ozark Mountains. The campground features spacious and sunny campsites and an abundance…
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Wilbur D. MillsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWilbur 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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Blanchard Springs Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 miBlanchard Springs Recreation Area is located in the scenic Ozark National Forest. The Ozark Mountains are known for beautiful "rolling" hills, hidden caverns, waterfalls and clear flowing…
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Ozark CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 1.5 miNestled near the towering bluffs of the scenic Buffalo River, Ozark Campground is the perfect destination for a relaxing day outdoors. Whether you're planning a laid-back picnic or looking…
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Free camps for hiking
- Dispersed spot · 13 mi E of MountainburgDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 12 mi E of MountainburgDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 12 mi E of MountainburgDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →