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Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park
99 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Greenbrier, AR
We are in love! With each and every guest. And nearly in tears with joy and fulfillment that our campground is so generously loved by so many people. Thank-you. Thank-you. Thank-you.
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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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
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1440 Dreamland
74 sites · RVs, Tents366 acres · Shirley, AR
Become immersed in a natural Ozark dreamland destination at this 366-acre Tent/ Small RV Campground named ‘1440 Dreamland.’ If you love outdoor adventure, this property is for you! Take advantage of the ponds, the hiking trails, and the 5-acre private lake, perfect for fishing and wildlife viewing. Secluded natural decks speckled throughout the forest that boasts sweeping views of the Ozark Mountains exist in the Ridgetop Lake and Upper Bluffs Areas! The Campground Area begins at the front of the property where you enter through the gated area of 1440 Dreamland. Based upon your reservation, you will be directed to your area of choice. Constant contact can be kept through the Hip camp App to assist you through arrival and departure. Our staff prides themselves on delivering an experience to remember. Feel free to ask any questions you have before and after reservations are made. What are you waiting for? Book Now!
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Private 14 acre Creekside Cabin
1 site · Lodging14 acres · Quitman, AR
Our cabin in the woods sits on 14 private acres at the end of a dead end road, with Cadron Creek runs through the whole back of property along with Betits Mountain. We have trails through out the property. We have a gazebo with fire pit. Two decks that over look the creek. We are also only 1.5 miles from Greers Ferry Lake, Cove Creek is the campground. Horse shoes and disc golf, corn hole, two hammocks, two kayaks available to use. Also have toys for kids. Come sit and enjoy the creek and wildlife.
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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
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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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Harper Bluff & Numu Coffee Roastery
5 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Fox, AR
Discover a secluded Ozark Bluff campsite offering four sites with 30 amp power and water, along with eight primitive sites featuring a latrine and hydrant. Each site is equipped with fire rings, and while some are suitable for tents, others have an adjustable slope for trailers. Embrace the charm of our common area housed in a renovated 1956 Spartan trailer, providing amenities like a toilet, kitchenette, shower, and WiFi for all guests.
Due to the hilly terrain, our campsite is best suited for off-road vehicles, sprinters, overlanders, trailers under 20', and small toy haulers. Ideal for ATV enthusiasts, the area boasts miles of trails, including both gravel and dirt paths. Revel in the beauty of the dark sky with a stunning view, and take advantage of our location within 45 minutes of Blanchard Springs Caverns, Ozark Folk Center, Sylamore National Forest, and more.
As a unique feature, our property hosts a Coffee Roastery where you can indulge in fresh exotic coffee and lattes. An onsite Airbnb, known as the "Coffee Cabin" in Fox, AR, adds to the variety of accommodations. These sites were prepared for the April 2024 eclipse and will continue to improve and mature as the landscape grows into its setting.
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Scott Family Farm & Retreat
34 sites · RVs, Tents140 acres · Batesville, AR
Remote and secluded, this beautiful valley 12 miles from Batesville AR provides the primitive camping retreat that you’re looking for.
Located on our 140 acre family farm, you will cross a low-level creek to access this property. (Truck or SUV is recommended, 4wd during rainy conditions.)
Sites have composting toilet/outhouses available as well as access to fishing, swimming and kayaking in Polk Bayou, and beautiful water views of Sullivan creek. Enjoy the hiking trails and take in the beautiful scenery of the Ozark Hills during your stay.
Pets that are leashed and well behaved are welcome, but we must be notified that you will be bringing them.
•NO ALCOHOL or drugs, unreasonable noise, violent behaviour, or displaying/discharging of firearms or other weapons are permitted on the property.
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Sunsets on the Arkansas River
2 sites · Tents13 acres · Fourche, AR
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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.
We try to keep fire wood stocked at the sites, but sometimes it gets used up before we can restock. If that is the case there is TONS of dead wood all around the site. If it's on the ground it's fair game. We only ask that you don't take down live trees. You guys know the deal, we all love the trees so lets show them some love, cool? If you find there is no wood around, give us a ring and we will do our best to get some to you.
Navigate to the entrance here (tinyurl.com/ArkRiverOverlook) and you will find the main entrance to both sites:
Site 1 (tinyurl.com/OverlookSite1)(34.949993, -92.569705)
The first of the two that sits at the top of the hill as you enter Rock Island road (this is the name on old county maps). The narrow entrance is just to the left, right before you start to head down the hill. It's a bit of a tight squeeze for anything larger than a full-size pickup truck. Secluded, with stupendous views of the river and Lollie Bottoms on the other side. If you have a pair of binoculars you can watch the farmers working the fields and count all the cows over in the bottoms. This site has an 8'x8' deck where you can pitch a tent or just set up some chairs and sit under the stars.
Site 2 (tinyurl.com/OverlookSite2)(34.951358, -92.569561)
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. There are a lot more trees on this site so if you don't want to be out in the open this is the one for you. The canopy protects you from the sun so your tent doesn't get too hot during the day.
NOTE: Site 2 can only support tents and small popups.
Both sites 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.
If you have 4wd, then find your way to the Million Dollar lookout (tinyurl.com/MillionDollaView). It's been a favorite lookout for years, and I promise it will not disappoint!
If you have 4wd or at least a vehicle with decent clearance you can head down to the end of the road (tinyurl.com/DownByTheArkRiver). At the end of Ledwedge Rd, it becomes an unmaintained road that goes all the way down to the river and crosses the railroad tracks. If you are really lucky you will get to see a train pass by, up close and personal. The road is pretty rocky so be warned, you really do need clearance on this road!
If you want to fish on Lake Maumelle go to North Shore Landing (tinyurl.com/NorthShoreLanding), it's only 5.8 miles from the property. North Shore Landing on Lake Maumelle is a beautiful short hike to the edge of the lake, surrounded by wildlife and greeted by an amazing view of the lake. Set up a picnic and just hang out and fish!
The Rock Island railway is down below next to the river and there are plenty of trails you can ride around on as well. You aren't far from two National Forests so day trips from here are a breeze.
If you are into gardening or local farm-to-table cuisine you should check out Moss Mountain Farm.
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 Trail (tinyurl.com/OuachitaNRT) passes 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
There is something for everyone here!
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Tranquility on the Arkansas River
3 sites · Lodging, RVs2 acres · Mayflower, AR
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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BJ Ranch
6 sites · RVs, Tents550 acres · Mc Rae, AR
APRIL 8 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE RV SITES
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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"the cave hole"
50 sites · Tents10 acres · Mountain View, AR
Feb 19 2024 - Total solar eclipse news from Ivy Vacations LLC in Mountain View, Arkansas Est 2016 : seek and ye shall find:
There are lots of primitive camping options available in the Ozarks for the eclipse; very few on private land with large crystal clear spring with trout and a deep swimhole. This is a highly coveted private campground. (Also offering 1/4-1 acre sites on ridgetop farm with views of bison farm. inquire.)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~4 minutes 12 seconds totality~~
TELL US WHICH SITE(s) you prefer prior confirmation
approximately 30x30' - 35x40’-----( we believe the asterisk/ starred sites are most desirable: C* - for most privacy and A* for prime beach front - but we are pricing everything the same)
BYO tipi - or whatever - host staying in pictured one.
**Need all wheel or 4x4 to access, Or at a minimum, high clearance and good tires. The entrance is quite an adventure.
Some of the amenities offered:
large spring fed pool for swimming and trout and smallmouth bass fishing
group bonfire pit (or individual spots)
group grill area with multiple charcoal and smokers,
regulation horseshoe pit,
2 pet pigs,
7 chickens,
sublime vegetable garden and
utterly impressive collection of Indian artifacts found on-site. For millennia this area a sacred site - undoubtedly for the eclipse, moreso.
natural spring for catching your own drinking water.
boy and girl latrine area.
NO CELL PHONE SERVICE Yeehaw!
No running water (except for creek and piped spring pictured)
You won't want to this this 'holler because it's so relaxing but the area at large has LOTS to offer. It's the "Folk Music Capital of the World." Home of Blanchard Caverns, The White River, The Ozark Folk Center State Park, Gravity BrewWorks and too much to list. Mountain View is just Kool. Most people who visit here end up staying forever. Like us.
There will be clear view of the sun on this date, despite being down in the 'holler.'
Gravel bars off limits for sleeping so that all can enjoy.
Four or all wheel drive vehicles required or shuttles on ATV offered.
Seek Ivy Vacations in Mountain View, AR - and you'll be glad you did.
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River, stream, or creek camping near Heber Springs guide
Overview
Welcome to Hipcamp, your one-stop destination for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Heber Springs, Arkansas with a river, we've got you covered. With over 550 options available, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just looking to relax by the water, we have campsites to suit every preference. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews like Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park (378 reviews), Red Fern (334 reviews), and Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch (94 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and showers. And if you're feeling adventurous, get ready for exciting activities like wind sports, snow sports, and exploring historic sites. With an average price per night of $29 and options as low as $5, camping near Heber Springs has never been more affordable. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable outdoor experience!
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