The best campgrounds near Little Rock, Arkansas with swimming

Looking to go camping near Little Rock, Arkansas? Hipcamp has over 400 options for you to choose from, all with swimming activities. Whether you prefer a tent, cabin, or RV, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park (378 reviews), Petit Jean Farm Orchard (137 reviews), and Bluegill Hill (121 reviews). These sites offer popular amenities such as potable water, campfires, and showers. You can also enjoy activities like hiking, swimming, and wildlife watching. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $5, you're sure to find the perfect camping spot for your adventure.

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North side under the rock face. Very scenic.

Looking to go camping near Little Rock, Arkansas? Hipcamp has over 400 options for you to choose from, all with swimming activities. Whether you prefer a tent, cabin, or RV, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park (378 reviews), Petit Jean Farm Orchard (137 reviews), and Bluegill Hill (121 reviews). These sites offer popular amenities such as potable water, campfires, and showers. You can also enjoy activities like hiking, swimming, and wildlife watching. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $5, you're sure to find the perfect camping spot for your adventure.

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1. Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park

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42mi from Little Rock · 101 sites · Tents, RVs · Greenbrier, AR

SECURITY CAMERAS are on site -- both at the entrances and exits and outside the store. Hipcamp requires that security cameras be placed in public areas only and that their existence is made known to guests in the property description before a booking is made. Step into your own private wilderness park where hiking trails weave past whispering waterfalls, sunlit bluffs, and crystal-clear streams. We are confidant the Cadron will deliver an exceptional experience. 1) Primitive Camping: Secluded tent sites with access to Cadron creek, natural springs, and wooded areas – many with picnic tables, fire pits, grills, and lamp posts 2) RV Camping: Limited sites, pull-through, up to 30 feet, level, hard gravel base, with basic hookups (electricity, no full sewer) 3) Cabins and Glamping: Rustic cabins and campers with modern comforts (some include AC, heating, and kitchenettes) Activities and amenities include swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, a 6-acre foraging field and 9-hole Frisbee golf course, bouldering, zen/meditation deck, climbing, psicobloc and more outdoor pursuits than one has time to pursue. Children can enjoy the Ninja rope course with zipline, slackline, and rope swing and petting Biscuit and Buttercup – our favored Kunekune forest pigs. And, Woolly Hollow State Park, Cove Creek Natural Heritage Area, Persimmon Ridge Resort and Greer's Ferry Lake are a short drive away. We invite you to our little piece of paradise on the Cadron. Bathe in a forest of tall standing pines and oak trees. Sit on the bank of a cascading stream. Embrace nature. And although we lie at the edge of civilization we have good cell phone service and water hydrants and electrical outlets for recharging phones and the such are freely available for our guests to use. From March through November hot water showers are also freely available. Our place is a bit rough, rugged and unruly yet we call it home -- a place where everyone regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, political views, religion, national origin, or culture is welcomed to come enjoy nature's marvelous works and wonders. We love everyone!! So we invite you to come down to the Cadron and sit a spell. Unwind. Kick back. And enjoy!

2. Petit Jean Farm Orchard

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41mi from Little Rock · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Morrilton, AR

Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent or park your small trailer or RV in a picturesque orchard on the edge of Petit Jean Mountain. You'll have a backdrop of woods and grazing sheep, with the Petit Jean Farmer's Market barn -- offering locally sourced produce, cheese (some made on the premises), baked goods, honey, preserves, meat, and crafts -- only steps away. The market operates on Saturdays, when hot lunches are often served, but it is open on a self-serve basis the rest of the week. Petit Jean State State Park is a very short drive, with spectacular hiking trails, a CCC-built lodge and restaurant, and a lake. Campers are welcome to use the fire pit, grill, and trampoline, and they have access to the half-bath in the barn. They're also more than welcome to help Ed with the chores : ) An electric hookup is $10. Firewood is available for $10.

3. Cedar Creek Farms Camp

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30mi from Little Rock · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Lonsdale, AR

Welcome! We want to note on the front hand that if you decide to stay with us you will be staying in a pasture behind a gate. This is especially important if you are tent camping, because your things will be safe while you explore Hot Springs and surrounding areas unlike a State Park or regular campground! Our land is home to a plethora of animals that you can visit with or just watch during your stay. There are our cattle (their names are on their ear tags), horses, goats (working on getting collars with names), Pickles the mini donkey, and our chickens (when they go out to free range). We also have a stocked pond that you can bring your fishing gear and fish! There are bass, catfish and bream! The horses names are Vivian and Bonnie and they normally stay in the pasture with our campers. Vivian is the larger of the two white horses and she loves attention. Bonnie is also white, but she is a bit smaller. She is Viv's sister! There is also the opportunity to see several species of wildlife while here. Part of our land is cleared for pasture and the rest is undisturbed forest. Two different creeks and hundreds of cedars adorn the land, hence the name "Cedar Creek Farms." Come enjoy the sounds of Ouachita Mountain nature and farm life with us.

4. Camp 62 on Petit Jean Mountain

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41mi from Little Rock · 1 site · Tent, RV · Morrilton, AR

This is a small .62 acre lot in a forested area with privacy and seclusion. Located .1 miles from Museum of Automobiles and 1.5 miles from Petit Jean State Park. A recently completed circle drive allows Class B motorhomes or small trailers to access camping area near unnamed intermittent creek. We are furnishing a 6' picnic table, 3 Adirondack chairs, and 2 wooden camp chairs with table near the creek, along with a horseshoe court and two 10' X 10' walk-in tent pads near the creek. Petit Jean SP is Arkansas' first state park and is the second most visited park in Arkansas. Fabulous day hiking or overnight backpacking in and around the park and fishing in Lake Bailey. Nearby there is also a petting zoo, horseback riding and farmers market and small airport.

5. Indian Lakes Resort

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26mi from Little Rock · 91 sites · Tents, RVs · Austin, AR

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.

6. An Enchanting Evening Cabin

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18mi from Little Rock · 1 site · Lodging · Roland, AR

Located only 20 minutes from West Little Rock, An Enchanting Evening is a luxury log cabin retreat where you can escape everyday life. Treat yourself to a relaxing evening in a private mountain top cabin featuring scenic views of Pinnacle Mountain and Lake Maumelle. Picture yourself taking a private dip for two in the hot tub on the back deck surrounded by natural beauty and the night sky. Or, take the time to relax in a hammock while listening to birds serenade you. There is nothing more romantic than gazing at the stacked rock fireplace while soaking in a hand hammered copper double slipper tub. Come enjoy the ultimate rustic luxury relaxation experience available in Arkansas and we guarantee that you will not want to leave!

Public campgrounds near Little Rock

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Lake Sylvia Campground

28mi from Little Rock · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ouachita National Forest

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Lake Catherine Campground

38mi from Little Rock · 91 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Catherine State Park

Woolly Hollow Campground

39mi from Little Rock · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Woolly Hollow State Park

South Fourche Campground

44mi from Little Rock · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ouachita National Forest

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Lake Ouachita Campground

47mi from Little Rock · 109 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Ouachita State Park

River Road Campground

48mi from Little Rock · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nimrod Lake

Quarry Cove Campground

48mi from Little Rock · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nimrod Lake

Stephens Park Campground

49mi from Little Rock · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ouachita Lake

Stories from the community

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Gabrielle

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Petit Jean Farm Orchard

Absolutely wonderful camping experience on Ed's land. The most unique part was the camping area was right next to the barn with a small community farmers market. We stayed up late one night with a hankering for ice cream and went right over and bought some. The bathrooms were nice and always clean. We were Tall trees over head, nice amount of space that felt relatively private with trees and fences on pretty much all sides besides the occasional car that drove on the road next to the site.

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Barry

2 weeks ago

20 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Camp 62 on Petit Jean Mountain

Great spot close to the State Park. We will be coming back here!!!

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Galinda

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Petit Jean Farm Orchard

Love that the market was right beside the camp there’s two bathrooms and two showers all inside the market really nice Mr. Ed & Mrs. Jen are great host!!

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Devin

November 2025

Tent

2 nights at Cedar Creek Farms Camp

The camp site was great with plenty of choices of where to set up. Amanda and Jordan were amazing hosts and I can't recommend this site enough. So if your wanting to camp in the hot springs AR area consider supporting Jordan and Amanda.

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Cora

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Petit Jean Farm Orchard

Such a lovely place :) i was passing through and needed a place to camp for the night, and the orchard was perfect. Ed gave me a tour when I arrived and made sure I was all set up. I’d recommend checking out the state forest for some good hikes!

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Simonne

October 2025

16 ft car

With pets

2 nights at Petit Jean Farm Orchard

Ed and Jen were fabulous hosts! The site is a great location close to Petit Jean State Park.

Michelle

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Petit Jean Farm Orchard

We LOVED our stay!! It was quiet, great for star gazing, clean bathrooms and the farmers market was so fun to browse around. My daughter was in love with the in ground trampoline. We camped next to another couple but it was still very private. We can't wait to stay here again and spend some time on Petit Jean Mountain!

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Allyson

October 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Petit Jean Farm Orchard

I loved staying at Petit Jean Farm! Ed was so welcoming, the property is ADORABLE, and the farm is an experience you don’t want to miss out on. We will for sure be back again!

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Christina

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Petit Jean Farm Orchard

Quiet place to sleep and close enough to Pettit Jean to spend your day at the park. If you go in the summer watch out for ants at the fire pit! Ed made us feel very welcome and being able to grab a steak and veg from the market would have been ideal!

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Aaron

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park

Great place to camp and explore! Thanks for hosting!!

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Jennifer

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Petit Jean Farm Orchard

We loved meeting Ed, the property is lovely and we’re excited to go back!

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Joanie

October 2025

15 ft Class B

With kids

1 night at Petit Jean Farm Orchard

We brought a small pop-up camper with two young kids. They were able to explore and play (especially on the trampoline) while we had everything we needed. Great spot!

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Christopher

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Petit Jean Farm Orchard

Loved the location and the hospitality. 10/10 would camp there again.

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!

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Retesha

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park

It was my first time tent camping. Was a bit nervous on night one but by night two I was so content. It was beautiful there. I was very thankful that the fire pit came with a griddle already. Ok so back to the first night, I was actually pretty terrified, I was trying to sound tough up above, it was SO dark. The road I had to go down to get to the campsite looked like they wanted me to end it all, but apparently i was just nervous and dramatic. It is steep, it is rocky, DEFINITELY wouldn’t recommend any small cars on that road but it was worth it! The stars were SO beautiful, there were so many, makes me wonder where those stars be hiding at when I look up at the sky at my house🤔 Your camera can not capture the true beauty of that sight so take a mental picture too, and keep it! We were by a creek which was a plus because I love a big body of water. The first night (in my head) it was surely the seen from a horror movie that I survived to be able to tell you that you MUST go experience it for yourself. I finally got to heat up a can of beans on a open fire out in the wood to eat because I was hungry, im not sure if I felt like an accomplished homeless person or the winner of Naked and afraid. Either way it was pretty dope. Oh so if you’re no lumber jack then I suggest you get the bundle of firewood. First night had to fend for myself, It was fun looking for the wood but it was all damp and wouldn’t stay lit. Beautiful scenery, 100/10 recommend, what are you waiting for??

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Logan

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Petit Jean Farm Orchard

Ed is great. Very thoughtful with tons of information. I felt like I found the real stardew valley. Ed and his community come together to have a market. Always open but it sounds like it is packed on the weekends with all sorts of local food. I stayed on a Thursday so the market still had stuff but Ed said he was busy getting things ready for the weekend. The place is very private. I only heard a couple of cars from the road. I was the only guest that night. Will definitely be back anytime off of I-40.

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Michael

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park

I stayed for my 2nd time in 2 weeks, this weekend. And I plan to go back next weekend, too. It's only about an hour away from home for me, and I enjoy the solitude. Even though this site is fairly close to the road and to someone else's private property, it still is plenty private. It's out in the country, but also only about 15 minutes from food, fuel, and groceries.

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Andrea

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park

We enjoyed our time at Camp Toasty! We were the only ones in the area. This is truly a DIY camp experience. We enjoyed fishing in the river, playing on the playground and hiking around. We plan to return in the future. This was our first Hip Camp experience. We did not receive the bundles of firewood nor could we access the bin at the gate so will likely bring our own next time. Thank you for hosting a wonderful and relaxing experience. On to more adventures!

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Russell

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park

Great place to camp! We enjoyed the pines and the creek was right down below with clear water.