Camping near Barling with swimming

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Arkansas
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Barling

97% (612 reviews)

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Public campgrounds near Barling

White Rock Mountain Recreation Area and Campground

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White Rock Mountain Recreation Area and Campground

12 sites · RVs, Tents In Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

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Devil's Den Campground

161 sites · RVs, Tents In Devil's Den State Park

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Lake Fort Smith Campground

40 sites · RVs, Tents In Lake Fort Smith State Park

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Springhill Campground

47 sites · RVs, Tents In John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake

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Jack Creek Recreation Area

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Ouachita National Forest

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Little Pines Recreation Area

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Ouachita National Forest

Spacious campsites surrounded by cedars.

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Cedar Lake Campground

90 sites · RVs, Tents In Ouachita National Forest

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Richland Creek Recreation Area

11 sites · RVs, Tents In Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

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Knoppers Ford Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Ouachita National Forest

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Wolf Pen Recreation Area

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

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Cherokee Landing Campground

138 sites · RVs, Tents In Cherokee Landing State Park

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Outlet Campground

26 sites · RVs, Tents In Blue Mountain Lake

Stories from the community

Jeffrey

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Heavener Runestone Park

Great views. Nice Gift Shop. Knowledgeable and friendly staff! Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.

We spent about 5 hours just sitting in the river! So relaxing!

Sarah

2 weeks ago

2 nights at End of the Trail

This is a beautiful "off the beaten path" spot to relax and unwind by the river. We loved the access to the river, and the big night sky!

Sarah

2 weeks ago

2 nights at End of the Trail

Loved this piece of heaven! The River access was perfect. Sunrises stunning!!

Weekend Trip to Pond, River, and Ridge Camping

This is truly a hidden gem. Unbelievable views, great fishing and Shelly the host was great. Big thank you and I’ll definitely be back.

Logan

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to End of the Trail

Took our two kids on their first camping trip! The location gave up different opportunities to camp! The lean to excited the kids. Also put the tent up! Being so close to the water was great! Great fishing for small mouth bass. The community area down to the stream was a great place to swim and wash up!

Weekend Trip to Yearling Ridge Riverfront Camp

My family absolutely loved camping here! It was secluded enough to be peaceful and relaxing and you could hear all of the wildlife come out at night. We are very picky about where we camp with our dogs because they tend to get overly excited and don’t do well around a bunch of other camp sites, and this was the perfect place for them to be off leash and explore. There are neighbors relatively close to the site, but you couldn’t even tell they were there. The canoes and hammocks were a huge plus, along with the fire pit!! We would love to plan another trip here and stay longer!

Weekend Trip to Yearling Ridge Riverfront Camp

Our family of 5 had a great experience camping here. Plenty of shade to hang out under and the river was very refreshing. I loved that he had a pavilion to hang out along with swings and fire pit. My kids had fun kayaking around and catching fish. We also visited the Cossatot Falls (90 min drive), totally worth it!!

1 night at End of the Trail

This camping location is special and unique. We enjoyed the remote feel of the riverside site. The owners clearly keep up the grounds. Good value. Positive primitive camping experience.

Weekend Trip to Heavener Runestone Park

Such a wonderful campsite! The view was breathtaking. Such well maintained bathrooms and showers. Everything was perfect!

Weekend Trip to Indian Creek Hideaway

Lewis’ site was a gem. Loved the privacy and the stream near by was the highlight. He was able to get us firewood that was ready before we arrived and it lasted us our whole stay. Great memories made with me and my 3 boys (and the dog!).

Weekend Trip to Heavener Runestone Park

The walk to the campsite isn't long or difficult, and it's nice being off the road a little bit. The cliff has a small wall so there's no danger of falling.

8 nights at End of the Trail

The property was gorgeous and private, even in the rain we stayed dry. The hosts are incredibly kind and accommodating! My friends and family have already asked for the link and I can't wait to go back!

3 nights at Yearling Ridge Riverfront Camp

Daniel was a great host. Communicated well before hand about some storm damage. Upon arrival he was great at checking in and making sure our needs were met. Would love to come back.

1 night at Indian Creek Hideaway

The area was quiet and had a beautiful view. It was short walk to the water which was very pretty to view and the covered picnic table was nice to be able to relax at while watching the sun set. Lewis was quick to respond to my questions and ensured the area was prepared for my stay.

Weekend Trip to Yearling Ridge Riverfront Camp

What a cool site! You can tell they have put a lot of thought and love into to this location! Great place to get away from it all!

Rockie

June 2025

Weekend Trip to End of the Trail

Absolutely!!! Looking for peace and serenity this was a great spot! Did have a snake scare but I survived!🤣

4 nights at Yearling Ridge Riverfront Camp

This was a perfect set up! We had a wonderful time! The views are beautiful, the whole family enjoyed it!

1 night at Heavener Runestone Park

Was so much fun. Very quiet. Host was extremely friendly and helpful! Definitely gonna be coming back!!

2 nights at Indian Creek Hideaway

Great spot for tent camping. Beautiful creek. Large grassy area in the holler. You can walk down creek to Mulberry river. Lots of stuff to do in the area. Motorcycle dream drive. Bring canoes and kayaks. Check out high bank falls and mulberry access points. Bunch of trails to hike. Oark is cool.

Weekend Trip to Yearling Ridge Riverfront Camp

10/10 will be back again ! The river was beautiful, the site was clean and tidy ! No complaints . Thank you for the hospitality! Daniel is a great guy .

6 top campgrounds near Barling with swimming

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End of the Trail

5 sites · Lodging65 acres · Boles, AR

This property was once home to American Indians and arrowhead are abundant.Learn more about this land:65 acres on the Foursch La Fave river surrounded by Ouachita National Forest.. This property has access to ATV trails, horse back riding, Kayaking, hiking, along with great sunrises and beautiful sunsets. At the property entrance we have a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that is available for rent thru Evolve.

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Heavener Runestone Park

17 sites · RVs, Tents55 acres · Heavener, OK

This 55 acre park is home of a large sandstone that contains 8 markings believed to have been made by Vikings many years ago. The park features a seasonal waterfall, covered picnic areas, playground, amphitheater with seating, community building, scenic views, gift shop and approximately 2 miles of nature trails. Be advised that most tent sites have a tent pad but a few are primitive. The one RV site is for 16 ft. or less vehicles and smaller teardrop trailers with limited hook-up and no dump station. Restroom and shower facilities are located within the park. Forest setting while still close to stores in case of forgotten items but the gift shop is stocked with camping supplies, as well. Variety of small wildlife in the area. All sites allow campfires UNLESS we are under a county wide burn ban. *Note moderate cancellation policy for most dates - full refund 3 days before check-in time. * ** Special event camping is a strict no refund policy.

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Yearling Ridge Riverfront Camp

1 site · RV, Tent10 acres · Boles, AR

This beautiful property sits on the banks of the Fourche La Fave (pronounced Foosh La Fay) River. This 151 mile long river was once the grounds of the Caddo Native American Tribe. The river is now home to a wide variety of wildlife, and offers multiple species of fish. Scott County is over 70% public national forest, with thousands of acres of public land available for the outdoor enthusiast. Though this property has the look and feel of woods and river camping, there is actually a 24 hour convenience store less than two miles away just in case you need a midnight snack! Learn more about this land:Beautiful flowing river for swimming, fishing, canoeing. Nice open air pavilion with power, LED lighting and a large picnic table. Firepit with added grill for cooking right at the rivers edge. Dedicated hammocking area overlooking the river, or have some friendly competition with a game of Bag-O game (boards provided). This area offers a wide open space for exercising, walking/bike riding along a country road, or just relaxing by riverbank. Want a little more adventure? This area boasts an expansive network of country dirt roads and trails for your ATV/UTV, and is less than five miles from the Ouachita National Forests' Fourche Mountain Trail. All this but still close to civilization. A 24 hour convenience store is less than two miles from the campsite. This quaint little spot has a lot to offer!

Muddy Bear Acres

1 site · Tent110 acres · Paradise Hill, OK

Just a short walk to Tenkiller dam and river! Trout fishing, fly fishing, swimming, hiking, horse back riding, fire pit sitting, Beautiful, scenic views, Right outside of gore landing! Public launch within 1.5 miles Yearly trout release! Lake is less than 6 miles away! Bring your tent and come relax!

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Little Mulberry Vacation Rentals

1 site · RV38 acres · St Paul, AR

Escape to the Ozarks of Arkansas! This is a perfect location to unplug and enjoy the outdoors. The RV pad is on our small 38 acre farm and ranch. Guests enjoy walking down to the creek, riding the dirt roads, and taking day trips to local hikes. Be prepared to drive down 6 miles of dirt road. This can be inconvnient for some but we believe it's part of the charm.

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Pond, River, and Ridge Camping

5 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Mena, AR

We are located East of Mena, Arkansas. Our farm has been in the family since 1897 and is listed as a Century Farm with the state of Arkansas. It is a working cattle farm on 160 beautiful acres with frontage along the Irons Fork River in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains. Our adjoining property is our zipline and amphitheater facilty, The Blue; zipline and Farm. Venture off the farm to take advantage of the plethora of things to do; canoeing, boating, ATV trails, hunting, state parks, National Forest, antiquing, rock hounding, and more. Our new shower house is finished and has hot water on demand. (We're autism friendly, hence the name Blue) There is no digging or metal detecting allowed on the property.

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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

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Devil's Den State Park

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Lake Fort Smith State Park

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John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake

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Ouachita National Forest

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Cherokee Landing State Park

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Wister Lake State Park

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Dardanelle Lake

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Chateau aux Arc RV Park

14 sites53 acres · Altus, AR

Premiere camping in Arkansas' Wine Capital!

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