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Bluegill Hill

Hosted by Charles · Kirby, Arkansas

8 guests max

98%

210 reviews

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All to yourself

98% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Located at the southern foothills of the Ouachita Mountains and the northwestern edge of Lake Greeson, this 6 acre plot of land is part of a gentle hillside that descends into the lake. Enjoy two trails to Lake Greeson and easily access nearby boat launches, public beaches, parks, and much more! Come make yourself at home on Bluegill Hill and enjoy the small lake village lifestyle!Fox Nook is a primitive campsite that offers privacy and lots of shade within a young forest of mostly oak and pine trees. There's plenty of space that comes with your booking, so that offers you a few choices on where to set up. Fox Nook is the main attraction, has a small yard table, bbq pit, and fire ring. However, there is also a tiny spot just uphill to Fox Nook with leveled ground that will accommodate a small tent. Then there is the ridge area about 20 yards above Fox Nook. It's part of the road in and is a loop, so it's great for trailers over 12' or any larger setup than what can fit in Fox Nook. The flat ridge is also a great area for vehicle parking. There are two hiking trails that lead to the lake and both require only a few minutes of walking. Kitty Cove trail is the shortest walk, about 2 or 3 minutes, and leads to a secluded cove with two islands. If the lake is very low the islands won't be...islands. Bennet Cove trail is about 4 minutes to walk and joins with a gravel road from a small neighborhood of vacation cabins (and very few full-time residents), so it is possible that this area might have a few friendly folks enjoying the lake. It is a great area to swim and sunbathe on the shale shoreline. After a short distance on these trails, you will be leaving Bluegill Hill's private property and entering public federal land that surrounds the lake. The lake and land surrounding it is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers and their rules apply to aforementioned property. It's open to the public but this area of the lake sees very little traffic and remains a hidden gem. At dawn, nature wakes up. The songbirds sing, occasionally crows visit, and I also have chickens at the top of the hill. The roosters have a powerful voice but the ridge above the campsite and the trees do a great job of deflecting and muffling the sound. The most unnatural sound will be from the occasional semi-truck traveling along the highway. It's a small highway, not a main thoroughfare, and they rarely transport on weekends. All areas along the northern edge of Lake Greeson are close to the highway, luckily Fox Nook is one that is tucked pretty well into the forest but it's not immune to the sound of the occasional semi truck. By 10 a.m. the breeze typically picks up from the south and helps push back any highway noise. *Firewood is available for purchase *Bring your own toilet paper *Bring your own chairs Thank you for considering Fox Nook in Arkansas, the Natural State!

Rig suitability

Vehicles under 30 feet allowed

Allowed rigs: travel trailers, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents

Pull-in site

A three-point turn is needed to get out of Fox Nook's main area, however you may also camp on ridge above and utilize it's loop-feature. The area between ridge and the main camp area is well maintained and easy to walk back and forth, about 20 yards.

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

I consider site to be small to medium, however so far it has easily accommodated 4Runner w/13' trailer, and different group had 2 vans as well as car.

No class A RVs, class C RVs, and fifth wheels

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Toilet available

Portable toilet. Camp toilet in-site with make-shift privacy tarping. Basic system uses aluminum frame commode, bucket, sawdust and plastic bags. For solid waste only. It's cleaned/sanitized after checkout, then again before check-in. Everything provided except toilet paper. Place bag into bucket, use bungee cord to keep from folding in on itself. Add additional sawdust as needed. Do not allow bag to overfill. Remove used bag when reasonable, place into the holding bucket with lid, then place new bag into toilet-bucket. Add fresh sawdust. If bucket needs cleaning during your stay, just message me, I'm happy to help.

Pets allowed

Off leash. Please keep your pet within range of your return call. Do not allow any animal to venture toward top of the hill, up toward house, as I have freeranging livestock.

No campfires

Bins available

Trash bin. Eventually all trash will need to go to bin at top of hill, by driveway. If you prefer to leave in-site, I'm happy to remove after checkout. Be aware of attracting raccoons with trash buildup and notify me if you leave before checkout date.

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from spigot. Well water spigot/hose at center of property 400 feet from site.

No showers

Bathe in lake. Well-water is available from spigot near my house. It's located about 200 feet downhill of home, in center of open meadow. You may drive into meadow.

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

site has 1 small table by firepit

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy:

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

2WD accessible

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Fox Nook

98%

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 30 ft

Fox Nook is a primitive campsite that offers privacy and lots of shade within a young forest of mostly oak and pine trees. There's plenty of space that comes with your booking, so that offers you a few choices on where to set up. Fox Nook is the main attraction, has a small yard table, bbq pit, and fire ring. However, there is also a tiny spot just uphill to Fox Nook with leveled ground that will accommodate a small tent. Then there is the ridge area about 20 yards above Fox Nook. It's part of the road in and is a loop, so it's great for trailers over 12' or any larger setup than what can fit in Fox Nook. The flat ridge is also a great area for vehicle parking. There are two hiking trails that lead to the lake and both require only a few minutes of walking. Kitty Cove trail is the shortest walk, about 2 or 3 minutes, and leads to a secluded cove with two islands. If the lake is very low the islands won't be...islands. Bennet Cove trail is about 4 minutes to walk and joins with a gravel road from a small neighborhood of vacation cabins (and very few full-time residents), so it is possible that this area might have a few friendly folks enjoying the lake. It is a great area to swim and sunbathe on the shale shoreline. After a short distance on these trails, you will be leaving Bluegill Hill's private property and entering public federal land that surrounds the lake. The lake and land surrounding it is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers and their rules apply to aforementioned property. It's open to the public but this area of the lake sees very little traffic and remains a hidden gem. At dawn, nature wakes up. The songbirds sing, occasionally crows visit, and I also have chickens at the top of the hill. The roosters have a powerful voice but the ridge above the campsite and the trees do a great job of deflecting and muffling the sound. The most unnatural sound will be from the occasional semi-truck traveling along the highway. It's a small highway, not a main thoroughfare, and they rarely transport on weekends. All areas along the northern edge of Lake Greeson are close to the highway, luckily Fox Nook is one that is tucked pretty well into the forest but it's not immune to the sound of the occasional semi truck. By 10 a.m. the breeze typically picks up from the south and helps push back any highway noise. *Firewood is available for purchase *Bring your own toilet paper *Bring your own chairs Thank you for considering Fox Nook in Arkansas, the Natural State!

No campfires

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Reviews

98% Recommend239 ratings · 210 reviews

Camping at this site offers a serene and well-maintained experience, with easy access to the lake and friendly, attentive hosting by Charles. The campsite is praised for being clean and spacious, accommodating pets, and providing necessary amenities like firewood and a camping toilet. Visitors appreciate the privacy and seclusion, though one reviewer noted the need for a 4x4 vehicle for access. Overall, guests express eagerness to return, highlighting the site's convenient location for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.

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· October 2026

Tent

Beautiful place and so peaceful!

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· October 2026

Tent

I had a great stay here with my dog! The site was well kept and secluded. The owner lives at the top of the hill, but he stayed up there and let me have my privacy. He was very friendly and responsive if I needed him though. He has goats and chickens roaming the property, but they stayed up near his house. I really loved the 2 short trails to the lake! It was also nice to have the camp toilet, and I used the metal table to eat my meals. Nearby restaurant Sweetpeas is a delicious spot. There's an ice machine a couple miles down the road...gas station, and Dollar General a few more miles away. We also went hiking on several trails in the area, and overall had an awesome 5 days here!

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· October 2026

13 ft rooftop tent · With pets

The host was awesome. There was a clean trashcan with empty bag setup next to the camp, as well as a clean camping toilet. Host was waiting at the entrance to the trail offering to answer any questions before we went down to the site. It was awesome and we had a great time!

Not recommend

· September 2026

Need a 4x4

Tent

You literally need a 4x4 to access it’s impossible to access in a car which they don’t tell you and how convenient non refundable

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· July 2026

Tent

Charles was nothing but amazing and truly put our experience at bluegill hill over the top. Host was extremely helpful and easygoing, couldn’t recommend this spot enough. Great trails to the lake and plenty to do around the area including hikes, boat rentals, good food and more.

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· July 2026

Tent · With pets

Really nice spot! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a secluded getaway!

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· June 2026

Camping with my dog

Tent · With pets

Campsite is Clean, close to water, owner is awesome, and it’s pet friendly!

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· June 2026

Tent · With pets

Nice, private spot with easy water access and lots of space for our pups to run. Close to some good hiking too

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· June 2026

Tent · With kids

Great fishing/swimming area. We really enjoyed the fact that there was a designated area to use the restroom, especially for a primitive camping spot. Fire wood available on site! Charles was an amazing host, replied super fast to any questions we had! 10/10 recommend

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· May 2026

Nice little private area.

Tent

Great spot, was a little bumpy but we made it. Got in super late so we slept in the van. It rained that night so it was a good choice. The nearby bathrooms were very much appreciated. I wish we had more time because we left basically right after we woke up.

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· March 2026

Camping Fox Nook

Tent · With pets

We really enjoyed our weekend at Fox Nook! Charles was a great host and his land is beautiful! Our trip was cut short a day but we are already planning to come back in a few months.

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· February 2026

Amazing Lake side camping

Tent

Charles’s sight was amazing. Very clean and well kept. The lake was just a short walk away. I had so much fun and can’t wait to come back!

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· January 2026

Tent

This was an amazing place to camp! My friend and I spent two nights out here tent camping and loved it. Charles was super helpful with supplying us firewood. I would absolutely recommend a stay here.

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· January 2026

Tent

This was an amazing experience, me and my buddy camped for 5 days and had the time of our lives either hiking the surrounding area or fishing on the lake behind the site. The campsite itself was extremely well maintained and taken care of with plenty of stuff set up by Charles himself. 10/10 would come back

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· November 2025

Absolutely loved this campsite!!

Tent · With pets

Absolutely loved our stay at Fox Nook!!! Charles was such a good host. Checked in on us and made sure to have plenty of firewood for us. The campsite felt very secluded. It was a short walk to the lake and was the most perfect spot! Would definitely recommend! And can’t wait to pass through Arkansas again because we will definitely be coming back to stay!

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· November 2025

Tent · With pets

Great experience! Beautiful and peaceful. Our three-year-old loved his first time camping :)

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· November 2025

You need to check this place out!

Tent · Group trip

We had an absolute blast camping out here this past weekend! Three of us came from St. Louis with two dogs, and met up here with our other two friends driving from Fort Worth. We had two cars, three tents, a ton of chairs and had MORE than enough space. The place was beautiful, primal, and Charles was a very helpful and responsive host. Our pups had the best time running around and rolling in the leaves, and us humans had a great time chilling by the fire and enjoying the view of the changing fall leaves and star-filled night sky! We didn’t have the chance to check out the lake, but we are going to try to make this meet-up a yearly thing at the amazing Fox Nook Campsite! If you are looking for a serene, primal camping experience, look no further than Charles’ place. 1 hour from Hot Springs NP, 10/10 experience, 100% FUN

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· October 2025

Tent · With kids

We love visiting Charles’ land for camping!! This was our 2nd time our family have camped here and love it! Even with the storms we dealt with we had the best time! We have now visited in spring and fall and both times we love for different reasons. We will be back ☺️💕

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· October 2025

We LOVED IT!

Tent

privacy. the great outdoors. beautiful land. really a peaceful getaway :)

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· October 2025

Tent · With kids

This was a great spot! The site was well-kept and convenient. The short walk to the lake was amazing. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset.

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· September 2025

Tent · With pets

My husband and I stayed here 5 nights with our 3 dogs. It was well kept, peaceful, and just a stones throw from the lake! Charles, the host, is delightful as well. We will absolutely visit again. 10/10 would recommend!

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· September 2025

Tent

The host was very helpful! We honestly got there very late and had to leave super early so we didn’t get to explore much but it was nice from the time we spent!

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· September 2025

Tent

Great place to stay! Very beautiful area and very secluded.

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· August 2025

Tent

Pine County is dry so keep that in mind. Other than that the site itself is awesome. Beautiful surroundings and the lake is awesome. Charles is dope he’s responsive and wants to help. Also if your someone who loves when it rains while you’re camping, it’s beautiful. The thunderstorm and rain outside my tent was honestly the best thing ever. I would definitely come back. Murfreesboro has a cute town center. Not far from Crater of Diamonds or the Ka-Do-Ah historical site.

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· August 2025

A great, peaceful private spot!

Tent · With kids

We loved this peaceful little camp site in the woods! The space was large enough for us to set up two tents and for our kids to run around. The trails to the Lake were easy to navigate too. One of our favorite parts was just sitting outside in the dark watching the fireflies and listening to all the bugs chirping away.

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· July 2025

Fully secluded tent site with lake

Tent · With pets

It is the tent site that is fully secluded. It does have an outhouse there is a beautiful walking path that takes you to the lake where you can swim and it is a beautiful lake

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· June 2025

Tent

It was great! We had a great time and didn't experience any issues. The listing is very descriptive and accurate to the site.

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· June 2025

I love camping here! Although we did have to leave earlier than expected due to rain. Charles has a great location that is secluded, and super well kept!! Would definitely come back!!

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· May 2025

Tent · With kids

Our host was wonderful, this place is amazing. Definitely recommend staying here

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· May 2025

Fox Nook

Tent

We had an amazing time there! Charles our host was extremely careful and just made our experience all that more memorable! He offers firewood at reasonable prices! This was a very much needed time away to reconnect!the campsite is very private and beautiful! We had a 16' Sibley pro 600 bell tent that just fit (but this tent is huge! I'm mentioning this for people to get an idea of the main place is capable of big family tents. This place is right off US70west but sits back pretty far and is quiet and even during the week day you barely hear the semi trucks passing by. His listing is exactly what you get. It is primitive and definitely looking forward to returning in the future!

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Kirby, Pike, Arkansas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Bluegill Hill

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