The best forest campgrounds near Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas

Set up camp in the forests around Horseshoe Lake—156 unique sites put you under tall canopies and close to winding trails. Most spots let you build a campfire, bring your dog, and grab a hot shower after a day out. Swim in the lake, keep binoculars handy for wildlife, and hit the hiking paths right from camp. Prices start at $20 a night, with the average stay running $45. Check out Pleasant View (140 reviews) for easy trail access, Home Place P.’s Land (54 reviews) for quiet mornings, or SK campground (2 reviews) if you want a tucked-away feel. These forest campsites keep things simple: pitch a tent, light a fire, take a swim, and sleep under the trees.

93% (248)

Top-rated campgrounds

Set up camp in the forests around Horseshoe Lake—156 unique sites put you under tall canopies and close to winding trails. Most spots let you build a campfire, bring your dog, and grab a hot shower after a day out. Swim in the lake, keep binoculars handy for wildlife, and hit the hiking paths right from camp. Prices start at $20 a night, with the average stay running $45. Check out Pleasant View (140 reviews) for easy trail access, Home Place P.’s Land (54 reviews) for quiet mornings, or SK campground (2 reviews) if you want a tucked-away feel. These forest campsites keep things simple: pitch a tent, light a fire, take a swim, and sleep under the trees.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. ChrisLeigh

100%

(47)

40mi from Horseshoe Lake · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Lakeland, TN

Learn more about this land: Enjoy the great outdoors and come camping with us. Just outside of Memphis and above all, a very safe place to camp. Just a mile or so off of I-40. Multiple tent sites to choose from. Have occasionally even allowed campers to set up in the barn due to bad weather! Could also accommodate a large group of campers. Catch and release fishing available. 15 acres of manicured grounds. Meals cooked for you can be arranged-extra fee. Bathroom/shower available.

2. Home Place Pastures

95%

(76)

38mi from Horseshoe Lake · 66 sites · Tents · Como, MS

Enjoy our beautiful 5th generation farm!

3. Pleasant View

93%

(282)

30mi from Horseshoe Lake · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Memphis, TN

Learn more about this land: Rural feel in urban setting. Our 7 acre field is surrounded by woods for privacy. Close proximity to the interstate and within 15 minutes from downtown Memphis, home to the blues, bbq and world famous Beale St. Please note if you are booking after 10pm for same day booking, you need to send us a message first to confirm for late check in details :)

4. T.O. Fuller State Park

45 sites · Tennessee

Discover the natural charm of T.O. Fuller State Park.

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5. Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

98%

(37)

312 sites · Farmington, Arkansas

Two distinct forests rolled into one package! That means twice the amount of outdoorsy goodness to explore. The Ozark National Forest covers most of the Ozark Mountains, including the highest peak in the state. It’s awesome here when the dogwood and redbuds bloom in the spring, and when the leaves change color in the fall. The St. Francis National Forest is more diverse, with the St. Francis and Mississippi Rivers running through it, as well as lakes, valleys, and tons of wildlife. It’s the only place in the national forest system where you can access the Mississippi River from the shore, so that right there is a must do! The whole expanse of land is filled with multi-use trails, hundreds of campsites, spots for swimming, fishing, and boating, and even some amazing caves to explore. Mother Nature crushing it as usual.

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6. SK campground

100%

(6)

31mi from Horseshoe Lake · 1 site · Tent, RV · Memphis, TN

Small lake in rear, fishing is allowed. You will see deer, bunny rabbits, turtles ect. Its in a cul-de-sac and only 1 very quiet neighbor. Feels like the country but Walmart and a laundry mat are only 5 minutes away. 30 and 50 amp plugs available for 1 rv, sewer, water and wifi all included. The rv/camping spot is $45 a night. 😀 If you are dry camping or in a vehicle no bathrooms are provided.

7. Awake-end Woods

67%

(3)

12mi from Horseshoe Lake · 5 sites · Tents · Lake Cormorant, MS

This is a land-locked campsite of 20 acres with hilly hiking paths...heavily treed...serene woods...ideal for meditation...tent camping....nature-lovers...pets allowed... stays range from overnight to several night stays...lets just unplug... enjoy the peace and quite...simplicity of outdoors...reduce stress...ideal for tree huggers... and the Awake-end...enjoy life!

8. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

100%

(2)

55 sites · Tennessee

Discover Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.

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Public campgrounds near Horseshoe Lake

T.O. Fuller Campground

15mi from Horseshoe Lake · 45 sites · Tents, RVs · in T.O. Fuller State Park

88%

(5)

Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area

26mi from Horseshoe Lake · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

100%

(2)

Meeman-Shelby Forest Campground

32mi from Horseshoe Lake · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

Stories from the community

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Shelia

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to ChrisLeigh

Beautiful property! The fall foliage was amazing, it was a relaxing weekend and I highly recommend ChrisLeigh Farms. We enjoyed the farm animals, the host was phenomenal and I even got a quick cookie decorating lesson. I hope to visit this property again soon.

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Chaz

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Home Place Pastures

This place is fantastic. We have been twice, and will be back again!

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Chaz

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Home Place Pastures

Great place to camp! We will definitely be back!

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Kevin

October 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Pleasant View

My wife and I were there on a weekend and it was great. Very quiet and surroundings were beautiful in the AM. Only 20 or so minutes from Beale Street. Felt very safe.

Brandy

October 2025

14 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Pleasant View

I felt very safe and comfortable, knowing that I was in a fully enclosed and locked property. Sarah was considerate enough to leave a fire pit and firewood and she has cute little lights strung up around the fire pit. There is a port-a-potty available for use and a dumpster for your trash when you leave. It’s a great spot. Quiet and peaceful, and I had a nice night of good rest.

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Madelyn

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Home Place Pastures

It was a very nice and quiet property to stay on! The lake was very pretty, especially at sunrise and sunset.

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Charles

October 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at ChrisLeigh

Easy access off the interstate to a bucolic, well-kept and lovingly arranged campsite. The pond and covered bridge add a quaint charm to the site. Access to a bathroom with a hot shower was a bonus!

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Dmytro

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at ChrisLeigh

Amazing and gorgeous place. Host was very friendly and welcoming

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April Dawn

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pleasant View

We arrived later at night and Sarah maintained consistent and supportive communication throughout our stay. Memphis is a fun town with delicious food, and this location was close to the highway which provided easy access to local venues. The yard was private, quiet, and peaceful.

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Marloes

August 2025

22 ft Class A

With kids

Weekend Trip to SK campground

Shay has the perfect place for you if you are looking for some privacy. And just a 15 minute drive to the city centre. It has all you need. We had a perfect stay.

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Caitlin

August 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to ChrisLeigh

If you're considering staying here I would say do it, without a doubt. Debbie is the kindest, most accommodating host, the farm is pristine, private, safe and beautiful and it's a close enough drive for a trip into Memphis to look around. There is a full shower and bathroom and the campsite itself is stunning. My five year old was sad to leave this place. Debbie has thought of every detail and it shows. We wish we could've stayed longer and if we're ever passing through Memphis again we'll definitely be back. Thank you for everything Debbie it was so nice to feel right at home while on the road.

Leland

July 2025

18 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at SK campground

Nice green space in a peaceful neighborhood. Shay gave a very warm welcome and the campsite is thoughtfully laid out.

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Tori

July 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at ChrisLeigh

sweet little place; lovely setting; easy in and out; nice amenities

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Emily

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to ChrisLeigh

This spot is quickly becoming our favorite weekend place!

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Pamela

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to ChrisLeigh

Beautiful area! Don't forget the bug spray! Very accommodating and awesome host! My dogs loved her! I was testing my camping skills with 2 large dogs and didn't want to be around a lot of people doing so lol. Plenty of trees for leads and hammocks! Great little spot!

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Mindy

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to ChrisLeigh

What a gem! Debbie's property is peaceful and simply beautiful. The grounds are very well maintained, have mature shade trees, rolling hills along with flat areas for tent camping. Lights are up illuminating the picnic table and grill area. The view of the pond and the covered bridge add charm to the equation. The bathroom and shower were such an added bonus. Debbie is very friendly and welcoming. In fact, she had homemade designer Fourth of July cookies, which she kindly shared.

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Robin

June 2025

Tent

1 night at ChrisLeigh

Debbie’s property was truly lovely .. I can definitely recommend it and we’ll surely return there again. I camped overnight following a long drive from New Orleans .. It’s hard to describe the feeling I felt pulling into the property. Pure calm and relief and gratitude to have found such a beautiful place and a person willing to share it.

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Tom

June 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at ChrisLeigh

We enjoyed camping on Debbies land! She was very nice and helped us out so much. We are very grateful! Thank you so much Debbie!

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Susan

June 2025

20 ft Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to SK campground

This spot had it all. The hookups were easy. The view relaxing and quiet. I enjoyed meeting and talking to the host Shay. She is kind and easy to live next to. I felt comfortable and welcomed there. We booked extra nights saw some deer and a hawk. Some lovely nature views while visiting the sights in Memphis.

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Mery

June 2025

16 ft car

3 nights at Pleasant View

This gated location is very private and safe. Campsite #1 felt a bit cluttered though because of the piles of landscaping materials surrounding the RV area (the host runs a landscaping company from that location). It worked great as a safe place to stay within Memphis but I would not recommend it if you’re looking for a quiet and scenic getaway.