The best waterfall camping near Lake Hamilton

30mi from Lake Hamilton · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Caddo Gap, AR

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80+ acres all to yourself!! This beautiful and very secluded property, with river, kayaks, trails, and creeks is offered to only one group at a time to ensure peace, quiet, and seclusion. No other guests will overlap your stay. You will enjoy the peaceful solitude in nature completely alone! It's a great location for romantic getaways, silent personal retreats, yoga, playing in the river, or just spending quiet one-on-one time with your spouse or significant other. The last 1/2 mile of dirt road is a little rough, so cars with very low ground clearance are not recommended. Campers on Thunder Mountain enjoy the entire property by themselves - including the unique outdoor bathhouse with outdoor tub and shower, impressive multi-level decks, kayaks, grill, trails, hammocks, and tubes - without the cost of the cabin. The cabin on the property will be vacant during camping stays, but you can still enjoy the WiFi and other amenities outside. Pricing: $30-90/night camping; $190-280/night cabin - listed separately. Last minute bookings may have discounted rates. Camping bookings for 1 to 2 nights are sometimes available even if the calendar does not show availability (due to cabin cleaning days). We'll try to move our cleaning days around to help you out if possible. If the price looks really high (like $999), that is a date that is available at a low price ($30-50) but will have a later check-in or earlier check-out time. Just ask first before booking it and I'll lower the price!

3. Brookside RV Retreat

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50mi from Lake Hamilton · 7 sites · RVs, Lodging · Mena, AR

Ready to Retreat? Come discover Brookside RV Retreat, located and surrounded by the beautiful Ouachita Mountains 20 miles east of Mena and 30 miles south of Mt. Ida, Arkansas. Our RV facilities were designed by people who understand you don't want to be crowded. This is why we have a very limited number of sites, which are spaciously arranged, allowing you as much privacy and solitude as you want. Guests have private access to the Big Fork Creek, a great place to walk or picnic while listening to the sounds of the water. In the warmer months, cool off and take a dip in the crystal clear mountain stream. The creek runs along the backside of a 40 acre plot, all of which you are welcome to explore for swimming holes and waterfalls! In addition, we considered a dark-friendly campground, which means at night, the skies come alive with stars, constellations, and a view of the Milky Way. Learn more about this land: We are a new 2021 RV park located in Big Fork, AR, 20 miles east of Mena and 30 miles south of Mt. Ida. We have 5 pull-through sites with full hook-ups. Sites are very spacious at 75' x 20' plus picnic, firepit, and seating areas. Guests have private access to the Big Fork Creek with swimming holes and waterfalls. We are also located near the Wolf Pen Gap ATV trails, and guests can ride directly to the trails from their RV site. Local rental companies are available for anyone not wanting to bring their own ATVs. There is plenty of overflow parking for trailers for those that do bring their own on the property as well.

4. Ouachita Lake

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442 sites · Mountain Pine, Arkansas

Discover the serene beauty of Lake Ouachita and its myriad of outdoor activities.

342 sites · Mount Ida, Arkansas

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5. Ouachita National Forest

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The Ouachita mountains may become your new go-to for hiking, fishing, and camping in Arkansas.

7.3mi from Lake Hamilton · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Bismarck, AR

6. Branching Willow Estate

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Branching Willow Estate offers a tranquil escape amidst lush forests and abundant wildlife, inviting you to bask in the serenity of nature and take in the stunning mountain views. Here, you have easy access to nearby waterfalls and a plenty of exciting outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and rafting. If you ever tire of cooking over the grill, there are also charming restaurants just a stone's throw away, ensuring you never run out of dining options. As the sun sets, gather around the campfire and enjoy moonlit nights in this idyllic natural setting. It's the perfect retreat for those seeking peace and relaxation.

7. Launa Simmons

44mi from Lake Hamilton · 9 sites · RVs · Umpire, AR

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THIS PARK IS LOCATED IN LANGLEY, ARKANSAS! THE 911 ADDRESS IS UMPIRE ALTHOUGH WE ARE IN LANGLEY! This little park is located on the site of the Langley School, closed since 1968. All that is left is an old 1950 gymnasium which has been restored and is once again a viable part of the Langley community. Our site is self-contained only! Wifi is available onsite as well! This area has cell service but some carriers are better than others. This campground is where you go to truly get away! #eclipse2024 Learn more about this land: An old school site 6 miles south of Albert Pike Recreation Area and 5 miles north of Lake Greeson. Wooded area with hiking trails nearby. 30 minutes from Crater of Diamonds State Park.

8. Fancy Hill Cabins and RV Park LLC

39mi from Lake Hamilton · 45 sites · Black Springs, AR

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Riverside, Creekside, and Park View Sites Check out booking on our website at Fancy Hill Cabins and RV Park online to save fees and discounted nightly rentals. Follow us on social media. Guest's may book the whole park, must book by calling direct. Rate is $250.00 per night for the entire campground. Small RV (15-30ft max) or Tent; Weekly, Daily. (No long term rentals, 14 days max.) Offgrid Camping, No Hookups, No Water, No Showers, No Facilities, a complete tech getaway and off grid primitive experience in the Ouachita National Forest, get out and enjoy the natural beauty!! Feel free to bring solar or generator's to power what you need. Our property is family owned and operated, and has been in our family for many years since homestead. Come and stay a weekend or a week and enjoy the simple and breathtaking beauty of the Ouachita National Forest. Located in beautiful Montgomery County, Arkansas; Montgomery County was formed on December 9, 1842, and named for Gen. Richard Montgomery, a hero of the American Revolution. Sixty-three percent of the county is national forest land. We are a short scenic 12 mile drive from Little Missouri Falls, Bard Springs, and Albert Pike with area hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, and beautiful backroads. We are within 10 miles of the Caddo River and local canoe rental. Glenwood is 20 minutes away with gas stations, restaurants, and flea markets. Wegner Crystal Mine is located in Mt Ida, approx 40 minutes from our park. We are within a hour drive of Hot Springs; Bathhouse Row, Garvin Woodland Gardens, Mountain Tower, Crystal Ridge Distillery, Magic Springs, various tourist activities, restaurants and shopping. Mena is located within an hour drive of our park; Blue Zipline, restaurants, shopping. Once a guest's books any of our sites, our Guest Terms and Conditions Waiver will need to be signed/agreed to this can be found on our website and will be sent via guest FIRST welcome email after guest books their site. Waiver must be signed before guest entry is given into our park, no exceptions, due to our insurance constraints! We must receive our signed waiver no less than 7 days prior to your stay with us, which we will not repeatedly ask for, your stay will just be cancelled! We may ask a few questions prior to accepting a booking request at our campground area, these are not ("maybe", "possibly", or generic answer’s that are needed) they are yes, no, and specific’s for your stay with us; if you do not wish to relay this information to us; then we kindly suggest you book your stay in another campground. We are a privately owned park, we reserve the right to cancel a booking at our own discretion at any time; before booking, during booking; or during stay. IMPORTANT River Usage: Southfork of the Caddo River is an extraordinary body of water and considered non-navigable; guest's may FLOAT down the MIDDLE of the creek for fishing, swimming, kayaking but must enter on our property, guest may not step out of the floating device on another person's private creek property and must remain in the floating device; during your stay guest's must stay within our private property creek footage for swimming or wading in the creek, if guest's encounter anyone along the river that does not allow this recreational activity please refer them to us, so we can refer it to the local game and fish department for investigation. It is always useful to carry your video camera with you so there is no he said, she said. We encourage our guest's to use the local lakes (Fancy Hill Lake, Lake Ouachita and Lake Greeson) and USFS streams for fishing and wading including the beautiful Little Missouri Falls. Waiver: Click the link below to see our waiver, https://www.fancyhillcabinsandrvpark.com/forms. Booking direct online through us a signature is not required as you automatically agree by clicking our policies box. The Ouachita's are a beautiful area to visit, we look forward to hosting you.

9. Secluded Bar 50 RV/Camp Ground

6.8mi from Lake Hamilton · 53 sites · Bismarck, AR

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Leave all your worries behind escape to our 84-acre RV Park and Lodging Ranch located on beautiful Jack Mountain. Our RV Park is surrounded by giant oak and pine trees. The Ross Foundation adjoins our property with 59 potential trails over 18,000 stunning acres of mountains and creeks. Each site is equipped with electric and water hookups, showers, private campfire rings, with a community campfire at the Pavilion available for large groups.

7.3mi from Lake Hamilton · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Bismarck, AR

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Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Branching Willow Estate

50%

(6)

Branching Willow Estate offers a tranquil escape amidst lush forests and abundant wildlife, inviting you to bask in the serenity of nature and take in the stunning mountain views. Here, you have easy access to nearby waterfalls and a plenty of exciting outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and rafting. If you ever tire of cooking over the grill, there are also charming restaurants just a stone's throw away, ensuring you never run out of dining options. As the sun sets, gather around the campfire and enjoy moonlit nights in this idyllic natural setting. It's the perfect retreat for those seeking peace and relaxation.

Launa Simmons

44mi from Lake Hamilton · 9 sites · RVs · Umpire, AR

(24)

THIS PARK IS LOCATED IN LANGLEY, ARKANSAS! THE 911 ADDRESS IS UMPIRE ALTHOUGH WE ARE IN LANGLEY! This little park is located on the site of the Langley School, closed since 1968. All that is left is an old 1950 gymnasium which has been restored and is once again a viable part of the Langley community. Our site is self-contained only! Wifi is available onsite as well! This area has cell service but some carriers are better than others. This campground is where you go to truly get away! #eclipse2024 Learn more about this land: An old school site 6 miles south of Albert Pike Recreation Area and 5 miles north of Lake Greeson. Wooded area with hiking trails nearby. 30 minutes from Crater of Diamonds State Park.

Fancy Hill Cabins and RV Park LLC

39mi from Lake Hamilton · 45 sites · Black Springs, AR

(42)

Riverside, Creekside, and Park View Sites Check out booking on our website at Fancy Hill Cabins and RV Park online to save fees and discounted nightly rentals. Follow us on social media. Guest's may book the whole park, must book by calling direct. Rate is $250.00 per night for the entire campground. Small RV (15-30ft max) or Tent; Weekly, Daily. (No long term rentals, 14 days max.) Offgrid Camping, No Hookups, No Water, No Showers, No Facilities, a complete tech getaway and off grid primitive experience in the Ouachita National Forest, get out and enjoy the natural beauty!! Feel free to bring solar or generator's to power what you need. Our property is family owned and operated, and has been in our family for many years since homestead. Come and stay a weekend or a week and enjoy the simple and breathtaking beauty of the Ouachita National Forest. Located in beautiful Montgomery County, Arkansas; Montgomery County was formed on December 9, 1842, and named for Gen. Richard Montgomery, a hero of the American Revolution. Sixty-three percent of the county is national forest land. We are a short scenic 12 mile drive from Little Missouri Falls, Bard Springs, and Albert Pike with area hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, and beautiful backroads. We are within 10 miles of the Caddo River and local canoe rental. Glenwood is 20 minutes away with gas stations, restaurants, and flea markets. Wegner Crystal Mine is located in Mt Ida, approx 40 minutes from our park. We are within a hour drive of Hot Springs; Bathhouse Row, Garvin Woodland Gardens, Mountain Tower, Crystal Ridge Distillery, Magic Springs, various tourist activities, restaurants and shopping. Mena is located within an hour drive of our park; Blue Zipline, restaurants, shopping. Once a guest's books any of our sites, our Guest Terms and Conditions Waiver will need to be signed/agreed to this can be found on our website and will be sent via guest FIRST welcome email after guest books their site. Waiver must be signed before guest entry is given into our park, no exceptions, due to our insurance constraints! We must receive our signed waiver no less than 7 days prior to your stay with us, which we will not repeatedly ask for, your stay will just be cancelled! We may ask a few questions prior to accepting a booking request at our campground area, these are not ("maybe", "possibly", or generic answer’s that are needed) they are yes, no, and specific’s for your stay with us; if you do not wish to relay this information to us; then we kindly suggest you book your stay in another campground. We are a privately owned park, we reserve the right to cancel a booking at our own discretion at any time; before booking, during booking; or during stay. IMPORTANT River Usage: Southfork of the Caddo River is an extraordinary body of water and considered non-navigable; guest's may FLOAT down the MIDDLE of the creek for fishing, swimming, kayaking but must enter on our property, guest may not step out of the floating device on another person's private creek property and must remain in the floating device; during your stay guest's must stay within our private property creek footage for swimming or wading in the creek, if guest's encounter anyone along the river that does not allow this recreational activity please refer them to us, so we can refer it to the local game and fish department for investigation. It is always useful to carry your video camera with you so there is no he said, she said. We encourage our guest's to use the local lakes (Fancy Hill Lake, Lake Ouachita and Lake Greeson) and USFS streams for fishing and wading including the beautiful Little Missouri Falls. Waiver: Click the link below to see our waiver, https://www.fancyhillcabinsandrvpark.com/forms. Booking direct online through us a signature is not required as you automatically agree by clicking our policies box. The Ouachita's are a beautiful area to visit, we look forward to hosting you.

Secluded Bar 50 RV/Camp Ground

6.8mi from Lake Hamilton · 53 sites · Bismarck, AR

(30)

Leave all your worries behind escape to our 84-acre RV Park and Lodging Ranch located on beautiful Jack Mountain. Our RV Park is surrounded by giant oak and pine trees. The Ross Foundation adjoins our property with 59 potential trails over 18,000 stunning acres of mountains and creeks. Each site is equipped with electric and water hookups, showers, private campfire rings, with a community campfire at the Pavilion available for large groups.

12mi from Lake Hamilton · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ouachita Lake

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24mi from Lake Hamilton · 77 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ouachita Lake

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26mi from Lake Hamilton · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ouachita Lake

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32mi from Lake Hamilton · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ouachita National Forest

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Crystal Campground

Stories from the community

Ginny

October 2025

Tent

A truly delightful place! So many thoughtful details like a porch swing by the river and adutch door on the rustic john so sunrise can be seen from the rustic throne. The privacy and quiet provided by the entire place being our own was grand. I've taken the baths at Hot Springs bathhouses and the outdoor bath at Thunder Mountain way surpassed them. Communication was great. The trails were wonderful. The entire property is well cared for . We heard two kinds of owls, saw hawks, an eagle and kingfishers. Saw three different kinds of lizards. I caught a large mouth bass and saw lots of fish hanging out in the clear waters.

Artem

October 2025

2 nights at FHU Resort in Hot Springs Nat Park

So good, exceeded everyones expectation, park is nice, clean, well maintained, it’s in the middle of Hot Springs. Our stationary unit was fantastic! I have nothing to complain about 🙌

The dock is available all year, except during or just after flooding. The property extends to both sides of the river for almost 1/3 mile for serene seclusi. The water is cold and blue from Jan-April; Cool and clear May-June; Warm, mostly clear but slightly green July-Sept

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Juan

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Thunder Mountain Private River Camp

It was an amazing private campsite had all the comforts of home (power and showers). The view was amazing, all the amenities they had were fantastic, the area was private and quiet. Can’t wait to come back.

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Katie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Absolutely loved our stay! We hope to be back! Bath house was a great addition to the river experience. Water was hot and had good water pressure. My dog loved playing in the river and exploring the property. They had plenty of trails to explore and enjoy the peaceful scenery.

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Phyllis

September 2025

14 ft campervan

With pets

7 nights at FHU Resort in Hot Springs Nat Park

What a great little upscale rv park. The hosts were wonderful and checked in to see if I needed anything. The restrooms and facilities were always very clean. The location was also close to everything. A+.

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Stephanie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

I had this place saved and kept eyeing it and finally pulled the trigger! I wish I could’ve stayed more than one night! I had been exploring and car camping in Arkansas with my pup and definitely was feeling a shower and so glad I ended up here. It was last minute so I really appreciate the host’s quick response and accommodation. I drive a FWD Honda HR-V so not too low to the ground. I didn’t have any trouble except had to back down hill and speed up to get up the last bit getting into site but I made it and worth it! I got in just in time to setup and go jump in the river and grill a steak and asparagus on their propane grill and then shower in the outdoor shower house. Hot and cold water and great water pressure, it was wonderful and same with sink🙌🏼WiFi worked close to cabin, as mentioned. I had no issue with it while in tent which I set up on the deck (was also able to back my car in close to deck to unload). The outhouse and flushable toilet was cherry on top heading out in the morning. Had so many people asking about it from my snaps. So I will definitely be back and possibly even family vacation in the cabin!

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Phyllis

September 2025

14 ft campervan

With pets

2 nights at FHU Resort in Hot Springs Nat Park

A very high end site. Extremely well maintained. Bathroom/showers are spotless and modern. Hosts available, friendly and helpful. Close to everything.

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Tammy

September 2025

Tent

With kids

In all of my 45 years, and after countless camping trips, I can honestly say this is the most extraordinary place I have ever stayed. From the moment I arrived, I felt like I had stepped into something rare and unforgettable. The land itself radiates peace and beauty—every view feels like a painting, every sound like part of a calming symphony of nature. What makes this place stand out isn’t just the scenery—it’s the atmosphere. There’s a sense of care, of intention, that you can feel in every detail. It’s as if this spot was created to remind you what camping is supposed to be: restorative, grounding, and awe-inspiring. I have camped in many places across the years, but nowhere has left me with this kind of deep impression. This isn’t just a camping trip—it’s an experience that stays with you. If you’re looking for a place that renews your spirit and sets a new standard for what camping can be, this is it.

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Hannah

September 2025

Tent

With pets

I loved tent camping here! We were having a road trip from mn to New Orleans and this was the perfect place to relax…and the kayaks were so much fun!

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Terry

August 2025

14 ft pop-up camper

With pets

We loved thunder mountain it was beautiful place. Loved the outside shower and bath. Swimming in the creek was nice. Love to come back soon.

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Shannon

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Wonderful private location with all of the indoor features outdoors! Perfect for tent camping. So easy to upgrade to glamping with running water, electricity, wifi, and deck after deck each with unique views of river and mountains. Blissful tranquility.

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Brian

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to FHU Resort in Hot Springs Nat Park

Fantastic location. Exceptionally well kept beautiful park. Hosts were very understanding when I arrived extremely late in the evening and went over and above to accommodate me. I would highly recommend this RV park.

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Brooke

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Thunder Mountain Private River Camp

Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place! I ended up solo camping here as a last-minute halfway stop, and it did not disappoint. The pictures and reviews are spot on—this place is just as amazing as everyone says. Quiet, scenic, and the perfect spot to recharge or have fun, because they really did think of everything! Totally worth the stop! Definitely would be a great family get together camp!

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Dallas

July 2025

Tent

Really cool place to stay. The river was super chill and relaxing. The whole place was comfortable, bath house area was lovely and convenient. Several trails to explore. Host was very responsive and welcoming. I would love to stay there again!

Colby

June 2025

18 ft campervan

The host has seriously thought of everything here. From the outdoor games, comforts in nature, vintage soda machine, and watercrafts available, it is awesome. We absolutely loved our stay! We enjoyed the private site, pedal boating, swimming with our dogs, and the luxurious shower house. Taking a bath while overlooking the water was stunning! It was amazing to have comforts like a bathtub, shower, and flushing toilet while camping! We can't wait to go back.

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Stephen

June 2025

Tent

Absolutely lovely stay at thunder mountain. They have thoughtfully provided every necessity and even most luxuries you wouldn't expect in the Backcountry. My wife and I loved the bathhouse, what a unique addition to an already perfect cabin getaway. Thank you!

Melissa

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to FHU Resort in Hot Springs Nat Park

Clean RV and beautiful RV park. The RV park had a bathhouse, showers, toilets, washer, dryer games to borrow. The neighborhood had everything you needed and Hot Springs National Park only 15 minutes away. Josh and Stacey were quick to respond and very courteous. Based on their hospitality and cleanliness I give them 5 gold stars! Thank you for sharing your RV with my family. My Dad now wants to purchase a recliner with the heating and massaging features as the two in your RV. It was perfect after a long drive.

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Jana

May 2025

21 ft Class B

1 night at FHU Resort in Hot Springs Nat Park

Wonderful place to stay! We arrived really late and were still kindly greeted by the host and welcomed to our site. Place was so well maintained, immaculate bathroom/shower facilities. Would definitely stay here again!

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Dena

May 2025

Tent