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The best waterside camping near Little Rock

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Looking to camp near Little Rock, Arkansas? Hipcamp has over 260 options to choose from in this area. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cabin, there's something for everyone. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $5, camping has never been more affordable. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park (378 reviews), Petit Jean Farm Orchard (137 reviews), and Ouachita River Haven (82 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as toilets, showers, and trash facilities, and engage in activities like fishing, horseback riding, and exploring historic sites. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

95% (1.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds near Little Rock

  • Evening at Maumelle
  • Evening at Maumelle

1. Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam

100%
(2)
98 sites · Cammack Village, Arkansas
Discover the Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam's serene beauty and activities.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
  • Arkansas River - David D. Terry Lock and Dam
  • Arkansas River - David D. Terry Lock and Dam

2. Arkansas River - David D. Terry Lock and Dam

83%
(3)
21 sites · Scott, Arkansas
David D. Terry Lock and Dam (aka Pool 6) has five recreational areas with some outstanding opportunities to fish in old river cutoffs and tailwaters of the dam. The recreational area is split by the city of Little Rock, with parks on the eastern and western limits of the city. The Arkansas River floodwaters attract and offer some of the best duck hunts anywhere. Contact the park for more information on the cultural and historic tours offered in the area.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
  • Ouachita National Forest
  • Ouachita National Forest
  • Ouachita National Forest

3. Ouachita National Forest

96%
(25)
342 sites · Mount Ida, Arkansas
The Ouachita mountains may become your new go-to for hiking, fishing, and camping in Arkansas.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Lake Catherine State Park
  • The sunset from camp.
  • Lake Catherine State Park

4. Lake Catherine State Park

100%
(11)
91 sites · Magnet Cove, Arkansas
Peace, quiet, and mountain views on the shores of Lake Catherine.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Looking to camp near Little Rock, Arkansas? Hipcamp has over 260 options to choose from in this area. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cabin, there's something for everyone. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $5, camping has never been more affordable. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park (378 reviews), Petit Jean Farm Orchard (137 reviews), and Ouachita River Haven (82 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as toilets, showers, and trash facilities, and engage in activities like fishing, horseback riding, and exploring historic sites. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

95% (1.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds near Little Rock

  • Evening at Maumelle
  • Evening at Maumelle

1. Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam

100%
(2)
98 sites · Cammack Village, Arkansas
Discover the Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam's serene beauty and activities.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
  • Arkansas River - David D. Terry Lock and Dam
  • Arkansas River - David D. Terry Lock and Dam

2. Arkansas River - David D. Terry Lock and Dam

83%
(3)
21 sites · Scott, Arkansas
David D. Terry Lock and Dam (aka Pool 6) has five recreational areas with some outstanding opportunities to fish in old river cutoffs and tailwaters of the dam. The recreational area is split by the city of Little Rock, with parks on the eastern and western limits of the city. The Arkansas River floodwaters attract and offer some of the best duck hunts anywhere. Contact the park for more information on the cultural and historic tours offered in the area.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
  • Ouachita National Forest
  • Ouachita National Forest
  • Ouachita National Forest

3. Ouachita National Forest

96%
(25)
342 sites · Mount Ida, Arkansas
The Ouachita mountains may become your new go-to for hiking, fishing, and camping in Arkansas.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Lake Catherine State Park
  • The sunset from camp.
  • Lake Catherine State Park

4. Lake Catherine State Park

100%
(11)
91 sites · Magnet Cove, Arkansas
Peace, quiet, and mountain views on the shores of Lake Catherine.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Public campgrounds near Little Rock

Maumelle Campground
100%
(2)

Maumelle Campground

8.3mi from Little Rock · 98 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam
Willow Beach Campground
83%
(3)

Willow Beach Campground

13mi from Little Rock · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arkansas River - David D. Terry Lock and Dam
Lake Sylvia Campground
100%
(3)

Lake Sylvia Campground

28mi from Little Rock · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ouachita National Forest
Lake Catherine Campground
100%
(11)

Lake Catherine Campground

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

South Fourche Campground

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

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Little Rock

Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam
100%
(2)
Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam
Cammack Village, Arkansas
Arkansas River - David D. Terry Lock and Dam
83%
(3)
Arkansas River - David D. Terry Lock and Dam
Scott, Arkansas
Ouachita National Forest
96%
(25)
Ouachita National Forest
Mount Ida, Arkansas
Lake Catherine State Park
100%
(11)
Lake Catherine State Park
Magnet Cove, Arkansas
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Top parks near Little Rock

Arkansas River - David D. Terry Lock and Dam
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