Campgrounds in Arkansas
Arkansas has 145 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 16 free camping spots in Arkansas.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 33 are free.
Top campgrounds in Arkansas
- Petit Jean State Park — AR - Morrilton · $25/night · Vistas 7.5
- Buffalo National River — AR - Harrison · Free · Vistas 7.5
- Ozark Campground — Ozark Campground · Free · Vistas 7.5
- BLANCHARD SPRINGS RECREATION AREA — BLANCHARD SPRINGS RECREATION AREA · Vistas 7.3
- LAKEVIEW PARK — LAKEVIEW PARK · ~$10/night · Vistas 7.2
- WAR EAGLE CAMPGROUND — WAR EAGLE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.2
- WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA — WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA · ~$10/night · Vistas 7.2
- Steel Creek Campground — Steel Creek Campground · Free · Vistas 7.2
- Indian Creek Campground (AR) — Indian Creek Campground (AR) · Vistas 7.2
- Sams Throne Recreation Area — Sams Throne Recreation Area · Vistas 7
- HORSESHOE BEND — HORSESHOE BEND · Vistas 7
- Devil's Den State Park — AR - West Fork · $25/night · Vistas 7
- NARROWS (AR) — NARROWS (AR) · Vistas 7
- Crystal Springs (AR) — Crystal Springs (AR) · Vistas 7
- TYLER BEND CAMPGROUND — TYLER BEND CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 7
- Self Creek Pavilion — Self Creek Pavilion · Vistas 6.9
- TUCKER HOLLOW PARK — TUCKER HOLLOW PARK · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.8
- BRADY MOUNTAIN — BRADY MOUNTAIN · Vistas 6.8
- ROCKY BRANCH CAMPGROUND — ROCKY BRANCH CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6.7
- LOST BRIDGE NORTH — LOST BRIDGE NORTH · Vistas 6.7
- HEBER SPRINGS — HEBER SPRINGS · Vistas 6.7
- HILL CREEK — HILL CREEK · Vistas 6.7
- JOPLIN — JOPLIN · Free · Vistas 6.7
- DEVILS FORK — DEVILS FORK · Vistas 6.7
- BUFFALO POINT — BUFFALO POINT · Free · Vistas 6.7
- Lake Ouachita State Park — Lake Ouachita State Park · Vistas 6.7
- CADDO DRIVE — CADDO DRIVE · Vistas 6.6
- Caddo/Womble Ranger District — Caddo/Womble Ranger District · Vistas 6.5
- SHILOH — SHILOH · Vistas 6.5
- OLD HIGHWAY 25 — OLD HIGHWAY 25 · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Hickory Creek Park (AR) — Hickory Creek Park (AR) · Vistas 6.5
- BUCK CREEK (MO) — BUCK CREEK (MO) · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.5
- PRAIRIE CREEK (AR) — PRAIRIE CREEK (AR) · Vistas 6.5
- Charlton Recreation Area — Charlton Recreation Area · Vistas 6.5
- DAM SITE LAKE CAMPGROUND — DAM SITE LAKE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6.5
- BIDWELL POINT PARK — BIDWELL POINT PARK · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.5
- White Cliffs — White Cliffs · Vistas 6.5
- COVE LAKE RECREATION AREA — COVE LAKE RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6.5
- LOST BRIDGE SOUTH — LOST BRIDGE SOUTH · Vistas 6.5
- CHOCTAW — CHOCTAW · Vistas 6.5
Open the interactive Arkansas camping map on Camphive to browse all 145 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Arkansas camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in Arkansas?
Yes, many primitive and dispersed sites in Arkansas are free; developed campgrounds typically charge a nightly fee. Check each listing for current fees.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists Arkansas's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in Arkansas require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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