The best camping in John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake, AR

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Springhill Campground

1. Springhill Campground

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Campground in John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 47 sites · Tents, RVs
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A convergence of water makes for a fun adventure at Springhill Campground, where you’ll find all kinds of opportunities for getting wet and lovin’ it

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Fishers Pond at the Treehouse

1. Fishers Pond at the Treehouse

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13mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Fishers Pond at the Tree House was built as a tree house for my son. There is wildlife to view: cranes on the pond, squirrels, deer out the windows. I have seen as many as 6 at one time. Catfishing is great. We have pulled fish as big as 10 lbs. I have trails cut through the woods on my 10 acres for short nature walks
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Indian Lakes Resort

2. Indian Lakes Resort

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20mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 17 sites · Tents, RVs
Privately owned lake/campground. We offer tent camping with and without electric. We have a swimming area that includes slides, diving boards and swim platforms along with a roped off area for young children. Each camp site comes with a grill, a picnic table and a fire pit. Most campsites have their own dock as well. Note: The security gate to park closes at 8:00pm and opens again at 7:00am. Arrangements can be made for Hipcampers if they need to leave before 8:00am.
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$35
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Tranquility on the Arkansas River

3. Tranquility on the Arkansas River

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26mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 1 site
Come experience the awe that we get to experience daily. The river is in our backyard and we want to share our slice of heaven with you. The river is a place for relaxation, as well as being a great place to fish or just hang out with friends. The river also provides an opportunity for learning about nature and wildlife. The sound of birds is one of the most beautiful sounds on Earth. It is a sign of life, it is a sign of hope. Birds are plentiful along the river and you are sure to enjoy the concert that they have prepared specially for you. There's no need to drive too far from Little Rock – in fact, you can find a great campsite just across the Arkansas River from P. Allen Smith's famous Moss Mountain farm. This spot is teeming with wildlife, and you may even be able to catch some fish or watch Eagles soar. Stargazing is strongly encouraged here – under a dark sky, the stars appear big and bright. Please enjoy your stay and help us keep it that way. No parties and no unsupervised minors. We are in the country and there are no fences. You may be greeted by neighborhood dogs. We have never experienced any aggression and most of them are happy to get pet by our guests. If they are bothering you, simply provide a stern, "go home" and they usually will leave you be. On the other hand if you pet and feed them they will be your new best friend. We host on Hipcamp because we love the outdoors. We love traveling across the country, exploring, and experiencing new things. We are fortunate enough to have found our slice of heaven and we're so excited to share it with other travelers from near and far. It often becomes an opportunity to hang out with like minded people and make new friends.
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Sunsets on the Arkansas River

4. Sunsets on the Arkansas River

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28mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 1 site
Sitting above the Arkansas River you have an excellent view of the river from two vantage points. With a large almost 2 acre clearing there is plenty of room to roam.  Magical sunsets and more stars than you can count!  When it's a full moon, you can watch it coming up through the trees as you are sitting in front of the fire.  If you are really lucky, sometimes you can watch the searchlight from the river barges as they navigate the big bend in the river.  If you are a nature lover this place has it all.   Navigate to the entrance here (https://maps.app.goo.gl/GyC2mifqGSaosHSm7) and you will find the main entrance to both sites: Is located near the bottom of the road but actually has two views of the river.  It is very secluded and a little more concealed, which can be good on hot days as there are more trees for coverage.   NOTE: Site 2 can only support tents and small popups. The site will allow for multiple vehicles to be parked, so no problem there.  If you bring any vehicles please do not ride them on the property as they damage the grass, there are lots of good off-road riding to be had in the area. Toadsuck Lock and Dam park are about 30 minutes away, and if you need a big Walmart there is one 10 minutes past that.  There is also a big Walmart about 30 minutes in the other direction at the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Cantrell Road. And if you like hiking and climbing then you cannot miss Pinnacle Mountain State Park!  Climb to the top and get the best views in all the area, 360 degrees views up there.  And if you want something a little less steep, the Kingfisher trail at the bottom makes a nice gentle loop next to the Little Maumelle river where you can see absolutely GIANT cypress trees.  Also, the Ouachita National Recreation Trailpasses just 5 miles from our place, and it loops around the entire north side of Lake Maumelle.  There is a trailhead and parking near North Shore Landing. There is plenty of mountain biking in the area too.  Here's a link to some of the trails:  mtbproject.com/directory/8007059/pinnacle-mountain-state-park-monument-trails
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H&G RV Park

5. H&G RV Park

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32mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
The property has been in our family for many years.  The location used to be in soybean and wheat fields but now is in hay.  We are located 1.4 miles south of Interstate 40 (Exit 193) in Hazen, Arkansas with easy access.  We have had many great guest come and stay on our property and have been able to recharge for the next days journey.  We have 13 RV hook ups and plenty of room to boondock and camp to get a safe and quiet nights sleep.  We would love to have you come and stay with us!!Learn more about this land:We are a quiet country/farm setting 1 mile south of Interstate 40 off of Exit 193 in Hazen, Arkansas. It’s not fancy but is safe and quiet with close proximity to Interstate 40 and Hwy 70. We are right beside Wattensaw Management Area for hunters. *Hookups are available for 30 amp and 50 amp RVs and Campers. Please add this as an extra (located at the bottom of the listing) for $15 so we can get you setup with the best site available. Hookups are $20 + $15 for $35/night. We are in the heart of deer and duck hunting in the state of Arkansas. It’s a perfect spot to get a good nights sleep to get refreshed to hit the road the next day!
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BJ Ranch

6. BJ Ranch

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33mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 5 sites · Tents, Lodging
BJ Ranch is a 550 acre livestock ranch and home to the Lerchers. Checkout www.lercher15trails.com for some history and trail information. We offer 16 miles of biking and hiking trails; several campsites; showers/restrooms;fishing; farm raised beef; Ranch tours/ tool demonstrations classes; and cattle roundups at certain times of the year. Walk to Cane Creek which runs through the ranch. Good cell reception. Please respect the Ranch's Dog policy; Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Please read your campsite rules.
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Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park

7. Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park

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42mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 22 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Step into your own private wilderness park where hiking trails weave past whispering waterfalls, sunlit bluffs, and crystal-clear streams. We are confidant the Cadron will deliver an exceptional experience. 1) Streamside Camping: Secluded tent sites with easy access to Cadron creek – many with picnic tables, fire pits, grills, and lamp posts 2) RV Camping: Limited sites, pull-through, up to 30 feet, level, hard gravel base, with basic hookups (electricity, no full sewer) 3) Dispersed Camping: Outside of the campground there are nearly 100 acres available for camping. If you are up to roughing it a bit we'll point you in the right direction. 3) Cabins and Glamping: For those that like to settle right in we have rustic cabins and campers with modern comforts (some include AC, heating, and kitchenettes) Activities and amenities include swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, a 6-acre foraging field and 9-hole Frisbee golf course, bouldering, zen/meditation deck, climbing, psicobloc and more outdoor pursuits than one has time to pursue. Children can enjoy the Ninja rope course with zipline, slackline, and rope swing and petting Biscuit and Buttercup – our favored Kunekune forest pigs. And, Woolly Hollow State Park, Cove Creek Natural Heritage Area, Persimmon Ridge Resort and Greer's Ferry Lake are a short drive away. We invite you to our little piece of paradise on the Cadron. Bathe in a forest of tall standing pines and oak trees. Sit on the bank of a cascading stream. Embrace nature. And although we lie at the edge of civilization we have good cell phone service and water hydrants and electrical outlets for recharging phones and the such are freely available for our guests to use. From March through November hot water showers are also freely available. Our place is a bit rough, rugged and unruly yet we call it home -- a place where everyone regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, political views, religion, or culture is welcomed to come enjoy nature's marvelous works and wonders. We love everyone!! So we invite you to come down to the Cadron and sit a spell. Unwind. And enjoy! WARNING: Road to stream side camps entail a steep rough road. If risk averse, stay atop the ridge in Camp Toasty. Please.
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Cedar Creek Farms Camp

8. Cedar Creek Farms Camp

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43mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome! We want to note on the front hand that if you decide to stay with us you will be staying in a pasture behind a gate. This is especially important if you are tent camping, because your things will be safe while you explore Hot Springs and surrounding areas unlike a State Park or regular campground! Our land is home to a plethora of animals that you can visit with or just watch during your stay. Depending on the time of year and where we are at in our pasture rotation will dictate where the horses and most of the cattle herd are at. If you message me I can let you know! Our goats and a couple of our cows are at the end of the road on the right! The animals you can see are our cattle (most of their names are on their ear tags), horses, goats (working on getting collars with names, Pickles the mini donkey (he’s with the cows), and chickens (when they go out to free range). We also have a stocked pond that you can bring your fishing gear and fish! There are bass, catfish and bream! If you want to love on a cow then Pepper the Holstein is your girl! She is at the end of our road to the right with our other very sweet mini jersey Penelope! Pepper knows her name and will come to the fence to talk to you! The horses names are Vivian and Bonnie and they sometimes stay in the pasture with our campers, but they are at a different pasture for now! Vivian is the larger of the two white horses and she loves attention. Bonnie is also white, but she is a bit smaller. She is Viv's sister! There is also always the opportunity to see several species of wildlife while here! Part of our land is cleared for pasture and the rest is undisturbed forest. Two different creeks and hundreds of cedars adorn the land, hence the name "Cedar Creek Farms." Come enjoy the sounds of Ouachita Mountain nature and farm life with us!
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Hidden Springs Camping Retreat

9. Hidden Springs Camping Retreat

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45mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Escape to a romantic retreat in the heart of nature, where comfort meets adventure. Our spacious RV campsites, thoughtfully designed with plenty of room at 15x45 feet, offer the perfect setting for your getaway. Or, indulge in the ultimate romantic experience with The Gem—our beautiful bell tent, complete with a private hot tub for two. Whether you're cozied up in your RV, soaking in the serenity of your own hot tub, or taking a leisurely stroll down one of our winding trails, every moment at Hidden Springs invites relaxation, exploration, and connection. With its tranquil beauty and intimate atmosphere, Hidden Springs is the perfect destination for you and your loved one to unwind and make lasting memories. Your perfect escape is just a reservation away.
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Petit Jean Farm Orchard

10. Petit Jean Farm Orchard

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50mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent or park your small trailer or RV in a picturesque orchard on the edge of Petit Jean Mountain. You'll have a backdrop of woods and grazing sheep, with the Petit Jean Farmer's Market barn -- offering locally sourced produce, cheese (some made on the premises), baked goods, honey, preserves, meat, and crafts -- only steps away. The market operates on Saturdays, when hot lunches are often served, but it is open on a self-serve basis the rest of the week. Petit Jean State State Park is a very short drive, with spectacular hiking trails, a CCC-built lodge and restaurant, and a lake. Campers are welcome to use the fire pit, grill, and trampoline, and they have access to the half-bath in the barn. They're also more than welcome to help Ed with the chores : ) An electric hookup is $10. Firewood is available for $10.
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Duck hunting in the countryside!

11. Duck hunting in the countryside!

7.7mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 1 site
🍀Tiny home with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, half an acre in the quiet countryside of Scott, AR. Well water is the only water source. Restored claw-foot tub and new stainless appliances-a GE stove, Microwave, refrigerator, and LG washer and dryer. Two large loft areas are perfect for storage. A beautiful lake view just around the corner adds to the tranquility of this peaceful retreat. Country charm conveniently located just 15 minutes from Little Rock and north Little Rock. It has a window unit that is AC/Heater combo. The only downfall is the driveway, which gets flooded during the rainy season. Especially where potholes are. Pre-screening is required; when completed, we will send out the application on Turbo Tenant. Proof of income 3 times the rent, and check stubs required 6 months. Proof of identification, 3 former rental references. Pets have to be pre-authorized by landlord. The lawn is maintenance by the tenants. Must pass a background check and submit a one-year lease agreement.🌾☀️ https://turbo.rent/s/1800640p https://turbo.rent/li/VXNlckRhdGE6NjY2MjMx?s=fb&p=1800640 Rental is available for weekly, monthly, yearly, price does change if it’s not an annual lease agreement.
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L&L Cottage

12. L&L Cottage

17mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 1 site
This tiny house has a nice comfortable queen size bed with a brand new mattress. The bedroom has a full dresser and flat screen smart T.V. This cozy home has ceiling fans and WiFi accessible. It has a complete kitchenette with a stove/oven built-in microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker. You have everything you need to cook a small or large meal. Including pots and pans! It is always professionally cleaned and inspected prior to the guest arrival and immediately after guest departure.
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Lakeview Hide-away

13. Lakeview Hide-away

21mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 1 site
Nice little spot with good neighbors in the cabins next door. Very peaceful and quiet area near Lake Conway. Ideal spot to take a break for a day or 2 to relax, camp out, and do some fishing. It can be a little tricky if you are pulling a RV. We've been able to get a 32-footer (pictured) but there is a particular way to maneuver in there. Learn more about this land: Keep it as simple as possible on the edge of the woods. Pitch a tent, do some fishing, or just chill and read your favorite books. Our little Lakeview hide-away is ideal for a quick get-away that's not too far away. Even if you forget to bring something, there a gas station with fishing supplies less than 8 minutes drive. 110 and 220 connections.
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Pinnacle Bus Stop~ Blue Bungalow

14. Pinnacle Bus Stop~ Blue Bungalow

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21mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 1 site
Welcome to the Blue Bungalow! This cozy bus has 1 queen bed & futon, so you can unwind in comfort. Utilize the stovetop (no oven), microwave, & Keurig to whip up your favorite dishes. The bathroom has a shower & toilet. Enjoy the AC, heating, & WiFi during your stay. Outside has a fire pit, chairs, a hammock, baggo set & frisbee golf as well. We hope you enjoy what our place and Little Rock has to offer. Pinnacle Mtn ~ 3 min Rattlesnake Nature Conservatory ~ 5 min Eating & shopping ~ 5 min
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Happy Campers

15. Happy Campers

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22mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 1 site · Tent, RV
4 RV full hook ups, access to pond, quiet area to stay.
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Hilltop Getaway

16. Hilltop Getaway

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34mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 1 site
Discover your own private retreat on our expansive 1 1/2 acre property, boasting a serene landscape with abundant trees and easy access for your convenience. Settle onto the primarily flat gravel pad designed for your camper, offering a smooth and level surface for your stay. With full hookups available, including 30, 50 amp, and 120 volt receptacles, as well as sewer and city water connections, all utilities are included in the price of your stay. Unwind around the fire pit, perfect for enjoying cozy campfires when permitted, and take in the tranquil surroundings. Situated just a short drive from the city of Conway and the scenic Woolly Hollow State Park, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside. It is recommended to exit onto Hilltop Dr and drive back down JR Cir
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The Oasis @ Todd Farms

17. The Oasis @ Todd Farms

36mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 1 site
Welcome to The Oasis @ Todd Farms, where nature meets luxury. Nestled in a serene countryside setting, our glamping retreat offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Guests can unwind in our beautifully appointed luxury RV lodging, complete with modern amenities and cozy comforts, or immerse themselves in nature while staying in our charming Bell Tents, designed to provide a unique and stylish camping experience. Whether you’re seeking relaxation under the stars or a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, The Oasis @ Todd Farms promises an unforgettable getaway for adventurers and tranquility-seekers alike.
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Miller’s Outpost

18. Miller’s Outpost

37mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
The front 5 acres has 50 RV sites with full hookup and internet. This area has a shower and restroom facility as well as a laundry room. The back 22 acres has a dog park, walking trails and the availability for tent camping. Most RV sites are pull through with many specifically set aside for nightly renters. Sites feature patio furniture , fire pits, and large parking pads with acres space between sites.
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Andrew's Residential Retreat

19. Andrew's Residential Retreat

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37mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 1 site
Stuttgart is knows as the "Rice and Duck Capital of the World". Rice fields and irrigation reservoirs entice the annual migration of ducks and geese on the Mississippi Flyway to linger, making the area nationally renowned among waterfowl hunters. This property is located in town on a quiet side street. Enjoy relaxing in the shade under a 100 year old oak tree or make s'mores over the fire pit. Visit our local Museum of the Grand Prairie and learn about the area's rich German history and agricultural significance!
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DMB Horse Farm

20. DMB Horse Farm

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38mi from John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to our private family horse and cattle farm! Free range chickens and Guinea fresh farm eggs available. Nestled amidst rolling fields, ponds, and trees, our tranquil retreat offers a serene escape. Accessible via a gravel entry off a paved road, our property features grass parking areas. While there are 2 30 amp hook ups for electricity and water directly at the site two of the sites the others are primitive , we provide access to water and sewer dump facilities on the farm for filling or emptying tanks. Feel free to bring your generator along for added convenience. For your comfort, an open-access toilet and sink are available on-site, just a short walk away. Fishing enthusiasts will delight in the opportunities available on-site, as well as at several locations within a 15-minute drive. Looking to explore on horseback? Horseback riding lessons are available right here on the farm. Additionally, we offer farm-grown beef for sale on-site, though quantities are limited.
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Not to be confused with John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake extends 26 miles along the Arkansas River in both Arkansas and Oklahoma. Its shoreline is characterized by bottomland hardwood timber banks, steep bluffs, open fields, and urban developments.

There are oodles of recreational opportunities among four smaller parks, most notably fishing. The fertile waters harbor all kinds of fish native to the state, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission stocks the lake with striped sea bass and sauger. Year round catch includes catfish, bream, crappie, white and largemouth bass. Multi-purpose trails are also a popular activity.

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