The best great views campgrounds near Benton, Arkansas

Camping near Benton, Arkansas with Hipcamp offers a variety of options to suit your accommodation and activity preferences. With over 260 campsites to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin camping, Hipcamp has you covered. Looking for a waterfront campsite with swimming, paddling, and surfing? Check out the top-rated Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park with 378 reviews. If you're after a farm experience, the Petit Jean Farm Orchard with 137 reviews might be your best bet. And for a serene riverside getaway, consider the Ouachita River Haven with 82 reviews. Campgrounds offer popular amenities such as showers, potable water, and campfires to enhance your camping experience. Prices start as low as $5 per night, with an average price of $35 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Benton

Camping near Benton, Arkansas with Hipcamp offers a variety of options to suit your accommodation and activity preferences. With over 260 campsites to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin camping, Hipcamp has you covered. Looking for a waterfront campsite with swimming, paddling, and surfing? Check out the top-rated Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park with 378 reviews. If you're after a farm experience, the Petit Jean Farm Orchard with 137 reviews might be your best bet. And for a serene riverside getaway, consider the Ouachita River Haven with 82 reviews. Campgrounds offer popular amenities such as showers, potable water, and campfires to enhance your camping experience. Prices start as low as $5 per night, with an average price of $35 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Benton

1. Sunsets on the Arkansas River

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(157)

26mi from Benton · 2 sites · Tents

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.   Navigate to the entrance here (https://maps.app.goo.gl/GyC2mifqGSaosHSm7) and you will find the main entrance to both sites: 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.   NOTE: Site 2 can only support tents and small popups. The site 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. 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 Trailpasses 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

2. Southwinds on the Arkansas River

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(53)

48mi from Benton · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Located on the Arkansas River and just minutes from Interstate 40 in Atkins, this RV/camping site backs right up to a gorgeous view of the Arkansas River and Petit Jean mountain. Water and electricity are located at each site! Just minutes away you have boat access to the Arkansas River at Sweeden Island Park AND Lake Atkins through the Lucky Landing launch site. This site is a sportsman's paradise as it is also conveniently located to the Galla Creek Wildlife Management Area, also just minutes away. Also, we are located right across the river from Petit Jean State Park and a few minutes from quaint downtown Atkins. Whether you're looking for great fishing and hunting or a peaceful respite from the world with a million-dollar view, this is the site for you! The 10 acres are open to explore and include three RV/campsites with water at each location and a gorgeous gully that empties into the Arkansas River. When the river is at a normal level a rock shelf lines the entire length of the river to make fishing and sunbathing, a breeze! If you want to venture out a bit, may we recommend the many offerings of Mount Nebo, Petit Jean Mountain, Mount Magazine, Altus, Russelville, and Conway; all located within 30 minutes to an hour from the campgrounds. While swimming in the river is not advisable, here are some swimming holes you and your family might check out while staying with us: -Atkins City Pool (has a day rate) -Lake Dardanelle -Illinois Bayou -Old Iron Bridge Swimming Hole -Long Pool Bayou -Falling Water Falls

3. Indian Lakes Resort

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(249)

42mi from Benton · 91 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Sherry

November 2025

40 ft Class C

With pets

4 nights at Southwinds on the Arkansas River

Awesome campsite. Great views, private, wildlife viewing. We will. We will be back.

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Patrick

November 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Sunsets on the Arkansas River

The spot was well marked and easy to find, even in the dark. I was at site 2 which overlooks some hills and the river. Beautiful place. Grounds seemed well maintained and even though you’re close to civilization, you can see stars forever and feel secluded. Host was excellent and accommodating. Highly recommended!

It's all about the sunsets! This is on Site 1.

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JD

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sunsets on the Arkansas River

Great spot. Beautiful view of the river. Very easy to find. Secluded enough to disconnect. Close enough to civilization to not feel sketched out.

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Michael

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sunsets on the Arkansas River

This spot was absolutely perfect. The view was incredible and the directions to get there could t have been clearer. I’m definitely going to be planning another trip here in the future.

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Kara

November 2025

21 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Southwinds on the Arkansas River

Johnny was a very responsive host and I Absolutely loved this spot!! It was so peaceful and has such a great view. It’s nice having steps to get down to the water too. I found myself thinking, if I owned this land I’d want to build a house here! So glad the owner is instead sharing the spot for others to enjoy too :)

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Sally

November 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Southwinds on the Arkansas River

This is absolutely a beautiful spot. I was right next to the water. There are 3 sites all with great views surrounded by beautiful trees. You won’t be disappointed if you stay here.

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Ashtyn

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Sunsets on the Arkansas River

Booked last minute for a place to rest overnight during our road trip and it did not disappoint! Gorgeous views, not too difficult to find with the host’s instructions, can’t beat it!

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Eric

November 2025

22 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Southwinds on the Arkansas River

We loved this place. In our top 3 of campsites that we have ever visited. Loved the privacy, lot size, large firepit, being on the river, and so much firewood to use. We seen bald eagles, turtles, a owl, 2 fox, and so many different kinds of water birds along with many just general birds. I guarantee we will come back.

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CJ

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sunsets on the Arkansas River

Absolutely awesome campsite! Secluded with an awesome view.

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Dezmond

October 2025

24 ft fifth wheel

With pets

Weekend Trip to Southwinds on the Arkansas River

Great spot right on the Arkansas River! Quiet and peaceful, saw a few barges, it was a perfect getaway as we had it all to ourselves! Johnny and Cindy were very helpful and responsive.

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Ben

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sunsets on the Arkansas River

Very unique experience. Great for those who want a primitive option in a great spot

Jason

October 2025

16 ft toy hauler

5 nights at Southwinds on the Arkansas River

Beautiful campsites. We ended up getting switched to #1 which was great. All of the sites were in great shape, #1 definitely had the best view of the river. Very quiet and safe. We used it as a base camp for riding motorcycles. Would stay here again!

Timothy

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sunsets on the Arkansas River

We loved this private look out spot. Passing through and wanted to catch this gorgeous sunset. Did not disappoint. Totally worth it!!! Directions made it easy to find. We cannot wait to book again and spend more time camping here.

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Justin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sunsets on the Arkansas River

Great for a basecamp to explore surrounding areas. Clean campsite. Great view. Will be back.

Amanda

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Indian Lakes Resort

Such a nice place to camp and enjoy the scenery. We didn’t get to swim but there’s lots to do. Slides and fun things in the water. We fished but didn’t have any bites. We really enjoyed our camping experience and plan to return!

S

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Southwinds on the Arkansas River

The host was super nice, As me & fiance were arriving late, I called her bc we had trouble finding the campsite & she stayed on the phone with us in the middle of the night for like 10 min to make sure we made it okay. The land was secluded so nobody else but us and it was a nice part of the Arkansas River we never knew existed...nice place for bank fishing (just make sure to not get hung up on all the rocks)!