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Batesville Mountain Campground

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· Guy, Faulkner, Arkansas
28 acres hosted by Eddie S.
1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 3 tent sites
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
2024 total eclipse
In the path of the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.
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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Kristi W.doesn't recommend
March 10, 2024
Sparky's Garden
Lovely spot but not accessible
Someone had taken our reserved campsite so we had to use the less accessible area and my vehicle got stuck. If my daughter's boyfriend hadn't been there, we would have been in real trouble. Then the people who had taken our campsite kept hiking through our campsite, which was quite rude. Also, someone (I think the other rude campers) were repeatedly shooting guns. Would not stay again.
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Joey C.recommends
November 13, 2023
Sparky's Garden
Great place to camp. Loved having the grounds to myself. Great views and hiking. Only regret i had was i didn't take my fishing gear.
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Nick H.
October 22, 2023
Sparky's Garden
Fall break camping
Pretty nice camping spot. We didn’t like all the dogs parking from neighbors at night. Hiking was nice. Loved sitting near the creak and just talking with my wife. We have gone on long hikes before and we didn’t know where the property ended. Next time we ll go to their others property that has 100 acres.
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Holden C.recommends
October 9, 2023
River Camp
Great and private getaway for myself and 4 sons. It is very much secluded and more for experienced campers. Everything was beautiful and better than expected. The creek was awesome to hangout in and for fishing.
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Samantha M.recommends
June 15, 2023
Sparky's Garden
I think the dog had the most fun!!
Beware of the driveway is the only warning! It's a little on the rough side, but aside from that,the place is absolutely gorgeous. The trail goes straight down to the water and what a site it is!! The hike back up will have you huffing a bit, but totally worth it! The dog ran around as if she had never been outside in her life, she had so much fun!! We took walky talkies and the kids went exploring. Can't wait to have more fun next time!!!
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Chris L.recommends
May 22, 2023
River Camp
Awesome property. If looking to get truly back in nature, plenty of space to roam and just spectacular beauty, this is an ideal spot. Its rustic but not primitive - Fire ring with grill, table, level spot for tent, well maintained trails. Host was super friendly and easy to work with as well. Will certainly stay again!
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Guy, Faulkner, Arkansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa) (Quapaw), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Eddie S.Joined in November 2021
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