Camping

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Pitch Your Tent. Park Your RV. Camp Under the Arkansas Stars.

Arkansas’ state park campgrounds make it easy to connect with nature. With 32 parks offering campsites, you’ll find the perfect spot for quiet mornings, starry skies and fresh air.

Camping in an Arkansas State Park brings you closer to the state’s most breathtaking landscapes. Watch the sunrise over the cliffs at Petit Jean State Park, hike through hardwood forests at Devil’s Den or fall asleep beside the quiet waters of Lake Ouachita. From the peaks of Mount Magazine to the clear streams of the Ozark National Forest, every park offers its own mix of scenery, recreation and relaxation.

Arkansas State Parks feature more than 2,000 campsites ranging from primitive tent areas to full-service RV pads with water, electric and sewer hookups. Many parks, like DeGray Lake Resort and Lake Catherine, offer lakeside camping with swimming and boating access, while Mount Nebo and Woolly Hollow provide scenic overlooks and shaded forest sites. Campgrounds include clean restrooms, hot showers, picnic tables and fire rings. Group camping areas are available at select parks, and most locations are pet-friendly. Browse the parks below to find your campsite and start planning your next Arkansas camping adventure.

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Bull Shoals-White River State Park

The James A. Gaston Visitor Center is located at 153 Dam Overlook Lane,Bull Shoals, AR 72619 and does not have camping access. Campers can setup at Bull Shoals-White River State Park Camp Area located at 129 Bull Shoals Park, Lakeview, AR 72642...

Cane Creek State Park

Located where the Coastal Plain meets the Mississippi Delta, this park offers you the opportunity to experience both in one visit. The trail system is a point of pride at the park. Trail run, ride, or backpack through rolling terrain, along the lake...

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area

This park-natural area extends for 12.5 miles along the National Wild and Scenic Cossatot River. The river forms Cossatot Falls, a rocky canyon with Class V rapids for experienced kayakers and canoeists when local rainfall increases the watershed...

Crater of Diamonds State Park

The only place in the world where the public can search for natural diamonds in their original volcanic source, Crater of Diamonds offers a one-of-a-kind experience that brings people from all over the world to Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Visitors to the...

Crowley's Ridge State Park

Atop the forested hills in Northeast Arkansas, Crowley’s Ridge State Park is situated on a unique geological formation and has a rich history. Native log and stone structures, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, set the tone for this park’s rustic quality.

Daisy State Park

Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains along Lake Greeson and the Little Missouri River, Daisy State Park offers a relaxing setting for outdoor recreational experiences. Visitors can enjoy hiking the Daisy Nature Creek Trail, camping by the lake, and...

Davidsonville Historic State Park

Frontier history and modern-day recreation merge at Davidsonville, once home to Arkansas’ first post office and first courthouses. Little of Davidsonville’s existence is evident above ground; archeological excavations here are still uncovering...

DeGray Lake Resort State Park

Near Hot Springs and Little Rock, Arkansas’ resort state park is located on the shores of beautiful DeGray Lake. Here, you’ll find first-class lodging and amenities along with outdoor fun and adventure year-round. DeGray Lake Resort offers a 90-room...

Delta Heritage Trail State Park

Every visit to Delta Heritage Trail State Park is one to remember. Walking or riding along the trail, you may encounter a variety of wildlife and plants. When the rail-to-trail project is complete, it will be an astounding 84.5-miles long. To date...

Devil's Den State Park

An Arkansas icon, this special place nestled in Lee Creek Valley was selected as a state park site in the 1930s. The Civilian Conservation Corps used native materials to build the park’s rustic-style wood and stone structures that mirror the...

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area

Hobbs is Arkansas’ largest state park, spanning 12,173 acres of rolling, forested landscape along the southern shore of Beaver Lake. It is located within the White River watershed in the Ozark Plateau ecoregion of Northwest Arkansas. The area is...

Jacksonport State Park

In the 1800s, steamboats made Jacksonport a thriving river port. During the Civil War, Confederate and Union forces occupied the town because of its location at the confluence of the White and Black rivers. Jacksonport became the county seat in 1852...

Lake Catherine State Park

This peaceful park is located on Lake Catherine, one of five lakes in the beautiful Ouachita Mountain region. The only full-service marina on the lake is here at the park and open in the summertime for bait, snacks/drinks, and fuel. The park also...

Lake Charles State Park

Less than an hour from Jonesboro and about 2 hours from Memphis, Lake Charles State Park is a peaceful place located on a 645-acre lake filled with bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. In fact, it’s the place where the largest number of 20-inch bass...

Lake Chicot State Park

At 20 miles long, Lake Chicot is the largest natural lake in Arkansas and the largest oxbow lake in North America. Its beautiful waters are a favorite with anglers throughout the year. Located near the Mississippi River, the park is situated in one...