Camping in Rose Bud, AR, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2024

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Arkansas
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Rose Bud

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Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park

99 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Greenbrier, AR

Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park lies within a private nature reserve of hiking trails, waterfalls, bluffs, cascading streams and wildlife -- it is all here. The campground is off the radar -- there are no highway signs or advertisements -- yet offers comfortable and safe refuge to guests whether staying in a tent, camper, RV or one of our cabins. On site you can find swimming, paddling, fishing, hiking, a 6-acre foraging field, and 9-hole Frisbee golf course, a Ninja rope course with zipline and slackline, rope swing, bouldering, climbing, psicobloc and more outdoor pursuits than one has time. And Woolly Hollow State Park, Cove Creek Natural Heritage Area and Greer's Ferry Lake all lie within biking distance. New to camping? Need a flush toilet, kitchen sink and daily shower? Hate bugs, hate thorns, or hate wild critters? Or simply don't like being outside and in a primitive setting? Then this may NOT be the place!! But if you want to sneak away and find a lovely little place to unwind and bathe in a forest under a tall canopy of standing pines and oak trees, then Pinnacle Springs is where you need to be. Pinnacle Springs also offers riverside camping on the banks of the North Fork of Cadron Creek -- central Arkansas' premier whitewater stream -- and is less than an hour's drive from Little Rock (only 15 minutes from Conway and I-40). Camp by the side of a river. Camp at the foot or atop a towering bluff. Camp in a cave. Camp in a riparian jungle. Camp in total solitude or camp with all your friends and family. We offer so many choices one can select a site that perfectly fits their needs. And if you want total seclusion -- a real "wilderness experience" and are willing to "hike-in" a couple of hundred paces we can provide that too. No traffic noise here! Rather, you'll be soothed by the sound of cascading water echoing off the bluffs -- great for outdoor sleeping and keeping the air fresh and alive. Many of the camp sites are equipped with a heavy picnic table, fire pit and grill, lamp post and level tent site. And if you like to swing -- we have trees! Hammocks and slacklines are the best no trace tree thing ever! And although Pinnacle Springs Campground lies in an off-the-grid wilderness setting there is good cell phone service, a water hydrant can be found near the front gate behind the store, and electrical outlets for recharging phones and such can be found on the ridge at nearby Camp Toasty. And from March through November hot water showers are even freely available. Guests are encouraged to explore any of the trails that criss-cross the property especially if you like waterfalls, scenic views, cascading streams, and goat trail bluffs. The Tanner Pool Trail is especially popular after a heavy rain, Bluff Trail offers a nice perch for viewing the river below, and the 1+ mile "Circuit Trail" is a great way to start one's day. 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, national origin, 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. Kick back. And enjoy! BTW: Those that find our campground a good fit and leave us a welcoming review are always invited to return as a "friend of the Cadron" and receive 10% off on future reservations.

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Indian Lakes Resort

91 sites · RVs, Tents300 acres · Austin, AR

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.

Kamp Kala

14 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Searcy, AR

Enjoy the beauty of Arkansas sunsets on Kamp Kala's ten acres of farmland. The gentle slope to the hollow (behind our rustic barn) offers a beautiful view of woods and a clearing that deer pass through regularly. You can pitch your tent on the edge of our cozy back field with an amazing view of the stars, because of limited lighting from surrounding area. Porta potty, picnic table, and trash bins are shared by campers. The few dogs in the area are known to be friendly and may drop by for a visit...so you have been forewarned.

Sherwood Eclipse Tent & RV Camping

75 sites · RVs, Tents120 acres · Quitman, AR

Join us for the Total Solar Eclipse and create lasting memories under the Central Arkansas sky. Enjoy the event of a lifetime with around 4 minutes of totality, plus entertainment, fun, and food all in one place. Escape the crowds, light pollution, and traffic of the city on our 120-acre farm. We offer horseback riding, concessions, fishing, and yard games (including horseshoes). Feel free to bring your 4-wheelers, ATVs, bicycles, golf carts, etc., to ride the trails and navigate our expansive farm more easily. We offer various types of campsites to suit your needs, including RV and tent spaces. All camping is primitive, but we provide portable toilets, designated areas for trash disposal, and water for filling water jugs (not for filling RV water tanks).

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Hidden Springs Camping Retreat

89 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents78 acres · Heber Springs, AR

Elevate your camping experience at our spacious Rv campsites, thoughtfully designed at 15+45 feet to accommodate Rvs and travel trailers of various sizes. these generously sized sites provide a comfortable base for your home on wheels offering ample room to stretch out and relax or take a stroll down one of our winding trails and explore all Hidden Springs has to offer

Rocky Creek Ranch

27 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Shirley, AR

RCR is 25 acres of natural beauty in the Ozarks. Spring fed pond on property provides great swimming, fishing and peddle boating. Bring your boat and launch into Greer’s Ferry Lake 1/2 mile away. Beautiful sunrises and breathtaking sunsets with much to do in between Kayaks available for use on property pond or at the lake Property offers multiple beautiful sites for your RV or tent and a new glamping tent is available https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8mnmqEE/

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Batesville Mountain Campground

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents28 acres · Guy, AR

The ECLIPSE is on!! And we are dead center in the totality -- over 4 minutes of darkness. The celebration is on and sites are going fast. We only have 2-3 more perches from which to watch the eclipse in all its celestial glory and what great perches they are -- right at the edge of southern exposed bluffs with the river below and the skies above. Once in a lifetime! Moreover guests are invited to mosey over to nearby Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park -- another Hipcamp property -- to enjoy four days of live music, seminars and lectures, good food, guided trips, and great springtime paddling. Limited availability, competitive pricing and going fast. Plus will be even more expensive after March 1. Meanwhile ..... Privacy! Scenery! And the extraordinary Cadron Creek! Batesville Mountain Campground is about "getting away from it all" with nary another soul in sight. . There are only four campsites on the entire property so you are nearly always out of sight and hearing of any other campers -- you can even upgrade for $10/night and have the entire place to yourself! It is that special!! And absolutely jaw-dropping beautiful! Sparky, the stone mason who quarried, cut and stacked every rock on every trail within the campground, has created a wondrous place to come camp and explore. We are now restoring Sparky's original homestead -- the one room Green Cabin (soon to be our new "romantic retreat" with outdoor kitchen and shower, chicken house, and two-hole traditional Swedish "utedass"–or privy. As to where to sleep ... well you may lay your head anywhere -- under the stars, atop a pinnacle, out in a field or sheltered in the woods by the river. FYI: The infamous Cadron Boy slept in a rock crevice on the property hidden from view for months before he was discovered. This is "DIY" camping -- as we have day jobs we are unable to cater to your every whim and you will have to be able to "depend on yourself" to negotiate the campground, set up your campsite and secure needed resources. Thus if there is any concern or question you really should stay at one of our other properties -- Camp Toasty or Pinnacle Springs Recreational Camp. Most people camp in 1) Sparky's Garden -- it is easily accessible, level, soft, and open to the stars. Plus the rock walls and banisters provide for a homey, safe feeling. And because it is close to privy and electrical charging station it is an obvious favorite. However, one of our favorite spots is atop 2) Deer Stand Rock which is literally perched atop a rock pinnacle -- great views but a long fall, be careful; this is NOT a place for "sleepwalkers". But you can also camp atop the bluff just up the hill from Deer Stand (and closer to your car) and still have some great sunset views. This site even has a picnic table, fire pit and level tent site (and trees for hammocks). As for privacy then we suggest 3) Piney Hideaway -- a campsite hidden from view in the stand of a large grove of pine trees west of Sparky's cabin. This campsite is so hidden we tempt you to even find it! You'll like it. And lastly, we have the new 4) River Camp -- a small campsite just above the flood plain and down close to the creek with the bluffs as your backdrop. This is your "summer station" when one needs an escape from the heat. Trails from Sparky's Cabin lead in all directions. The best trail -- the one to the creek -- descends over 100 feet to the creek and breaks out onto an overlook as you edge your way along the bluff and then descend a set of steps through a crack in the rocks. The trails from the campsites offer access to hiking, swimming, fishing and paddling. We'll be offering more info and pictures soon but wanted to get this posted if anyone wants a place far removed from everyone. You'll find no better place to "forest bathe".

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Arcadia Farmstead

51 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Cleveland, AR

Small family farm and homestead on 80+ acres in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of northern Arkansas. We currently have about five level, open acres available for primitive camping. We're right off Highway 95 in Cleveland, AR - 30 minutes south of Clinton and Greers Ferry Lake, 30 minutes north of Morrilton and Petit Jean Mountain, 45 minutes from Conway, an hour from the Buffalo National River, and 5 minutes from the Cleveland Corner Store. Bring your RV, skoolie, van, truck, or tent and enjoy some peace and quiet in the country. Plenty of wide open space to the view the stars at night or experience the upcoming solar eclipse. Visit the farm stand for farm fresh eggs, veggies, fruit, herbs, cut flowers, baked goods, plants, and other farm products, as available. Farm tours and you-pick coming soon! Find us on IG and FB @arcadiafarmstead, website coming soon...

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Blue Clouds RV & Cabins Resort

29 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents15 acres · Edgemont, AR

Escape to Blue Clouds RV & Cabins Resort, nestled amidst the Ozark Mountains and the sparkling waters of Greers Ferry Lake. Choose from spacious RV sites or cozy cabins, all surrounded by towering trees and fresh mountain air. Explore the lake, hike scenic trails, or simply relax by the firepit under the starlit sky. Blue Clouds offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and relaxation for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. Book your stay today!

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Secluded Camping in Beebe

2 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Beebe, AR

We run a small homestead and we’d love to have you as our guests! Explore nearby towns, farmers markets, and SO many vintage and antique stores. We have a small home, lots of workshops, and the humble beginnings of a food forest with hundreds of bare root trees, bulbs, and vegetable starts. We love self-sufficiency and camping is of great benefit!

Barefoot Gardens Homestead & Camp

4 sites · Tents13 acres · Vilonia, AR

Back in 2018, when we FIRST moved to this land, there was only a water spigot and a 14x14 structure that was basically a glorified shed... Now, 5 years later, we have created many fun spaces and built many structures for our many hobbies and passions. We have built a small workshop, a rock cutting/shaping area and decked out a shed with a jewelry-making station and a long marble countertop for sewing projects. We have built a 3-level treefort with a crow's nest and a 10x12 screened Bungalow in the woods for guests to stay in. We have also created a large garden with 9 beds, using various aspects of Permaculture, including several Hugelculture beds. We created a comfortable and private outside shower in the upper corner of the garden, that is perfect after a long day of having our hands in the soil! (Meredith has named it the "Flower Shower" as we grow various seasonal flowers, Sage and some beautiful Poppies that can be seen from the shower.) Because this is Arkansas, and we live at the top of a ridge, our topsoil is mainly clay and rocks... so one of the first endeavors we started was creating a 5 bin mass composting system to build up our soil for our gardens. We found grocery stores and coffee shops to donate hundreds of pounds of old produce and coffee grounds. Since our arrival we have made over 4000+ lbs of beautiful compost and continue to do so today! We have planted 14 fruit and nut trees and started a 'Berry Orchard'. We also have a small vineyard consisting of about a dozen trained Muscadine vines. Closer to the house is a wonderful Herb Spiral that showcases over 20 medicinal and cooking herbs and we have a dozen more herbs in the other garden and around our land as well. We also have been planting a food forest outside the garden area, growing PawPaw trees, Gooseberries, Jerusalem Artichokes and Opossum grapes for the critters... so they may leave our actual garden alone, but they can still come close to get a tasty snack. We also built a large chicken coop for our 25+ egg layer chickens, ducks, guineas and turkeys that free range our yard. There is over a mile of trails through our woods, criss-crossing over our seasonal springs that we have built bridges over. Our trails go up and down the mossy topped valleys and ridges with many places to comfortably stop and rest along the way. One aspect about all this that we are extremely proud of, is that we have built 75% or more out of RECLAIMED MATERIALS and RECLAIMED LUMBER (and made it look good!) Learn more about this land: We are located only 12 miles from I-40, just north of Vilonia. Our Homestead Farm: Barefoot Gardens, is on 8 acres of hardwood forest, where we use various Permaculture techniques to grow over 140+ varieties of various herbs, fruits, vegetables, trees and flowers! The nights here are peaceful and filled with the soothing sounds of treefrogs. Fireflies dance in the night air as the stars peak thru the leaves overhead! (We commonly camp in our own yard for this exact same reason!) Besides multiple camping locations and a beautiful forest, we also host over a dozen Educational Workshops and Homestead Demonstrations! Most all workshops/demonstrations are kid friendly as well! (Workshops are listed below in this description. They are also listed in the 'Extras' section of our HC profile.) Here at Barefoot Gardens, you will find many fun and interesting places to explore and enjoy! Here is a list of some of our favorites! - A 10x12 secluded, screen enclosed, roofed platform (10x12) is available for camping in the forest. This location is 600 ft. from parking area. Electricity is provided (No A/C or heat, please!) A firepit with a metal cooking grill and a small picnic table are also provided. A compost toilet is attached to the backside of the platform as well. Multiple hiking trails intersect near and around this area! - Tent camping is available in various locations throughout the yard and forest, with available access to electricity and water (No A/C or heat, please!) - Plenty of great places to hang up hammocks! (Including our 3 level Treefort!) - RV's and pull behind camper's welcome! (up to 25 feet only please) Only very QUIET generators are allowed! If you need to run your A/C or heat for extended periods of time, while hooked into our electricity, please add $10 onto each day you stay with us! And NO... you cannot empty your black water tank here. [4 day maximum stay, please!] - Firepits available next to campsite locations - An outside shower located in the large garden AKA 'The Flower Shower" (warm season only.) - Over a mile of hiking trails, with bridges that cross over seasonal springs and moss covered ridges. Trails go up and down several valleys and ridges, so there are several rest spots along the way. (Trails have been clearly marked with Blue trail markers, for easy navigation!) - A large Herb Spiral featuring 25+ medicinal/cooking herbs and over a dozen more in our main garden and yard as well! - Fresh picked greens, veggies, berries and Farm Fresh Chicken/Turkey eggs from our chickens are available for purchase too! (Located in the 'GOODS' section of our HipCamp profile! (Fruit/Veggie/Egg availability change depending on time of year.) Besides all the beauty, trails and fun here at Barefoot Gardens... we also host multiple informative and educational workshops! More info about these can be found in the 'EXTRAS' section of our HipCamp profile! Gardening, Plants & Permaculture Workshops Include: 1. "Herb Identification & Use" (= $5) 2. "Permaculture Tricks, Tips & Techniques" (= $5) 3. "Composting Like a Boss" (= $5) 4. "Foraging For Food in Arkansas" (= $5) [Availability and diversity depends on season.] Homesteading Workshops Include: 5. "How to Clean & Process Chickens" (= $20) 6. "Soap Making" (= $10) [Text and ask about availability of both these workshops beforehand, please!] Crystals & Jewelry Making Workshops Include: 7. "Arkansas Quartz Crystal/Mineral Mining" (= $30) [**Hosted OFF SITE!**] 8. "Shaping/Cutting Rocks & Crystals" (= $15) 9. "How to WireWrap Crystals & Stones" (= $12) 10. "Creating Hammered Copper Jewelry" (= $10) We also have various Farm Fresh Produce and Freerange Chicken Eggs available! (Ask us what produce we have in our garden during your stay!) And we have various types of Hand Collected Crystals and Minerals, Handmade Jewelry, Anti-Poison Ivy Soaps/Salves available (and more) in our "GOODS" section of our HipCamp profile! ** Although we don't have a swimhole on site... there is a Beautiful 'Secret Swimhole' only a short drive away!

M & K Farm

6 sites · Tents50 acres · Greenbrier, AR

M & K Farm is located 6 miles east of Greenbrier, Arkansas. The farm is home to cattle, sheep, horses, chickens, plus livestock guardian dogs. The farm acreage is used in rotational grazing which results in a healthy, productive biome. The area is peaceful and is a scenic spot in the heart of central Arkansas.

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