The best waterside campgrounds near Pangburn, Arkansas

In Pangburn, waterside camping means waking up to the sound of the Little Red River and falling asleep under a sky full of stars. With over 1,400 options just for waterside spots, you’ll find campsites tucked along clear creeks, beside lakes, and right on riverbanks. Prices average around $30 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $10. Top picks include Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park (619 reviews), Indian Lakes Resort (131 reviews), and Barefoot Gardens Camp & Learning (44 reviews). Bring your dog, take a hot shower, and end the night by the campfire. Whether you’re into fishing, watching herons glide along the water, or saddling up for a horseback ride, Pangburn’s waterside camps deliver the real thing—no fluff, just river miles and fresh air.

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1. Greers Ferry Lake

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1133 sites · Higden, Arkansas

Discover Greers Ferry Lake's scenic beauty and outdoor adventures.

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2. Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

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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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In Pangburn, waterside camping means waking up to the sound of the Little Red River and falling asleep under a sky full of stars. With over 1,400 options just for waterside spots, you’ll find campsites tucked along clear creeks, beside lakes, and right on riverbanks. Prices average around $30 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $10. Top picks include Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park (619 reviews), Indian Lakes Resort (131 reviews), and Barefoot Gardens Camp & Learning (44 reviews). Bring your dog, take a hot shower, and end the night by the campfire. Whether you’re into fishing, watching herons glide along the water, or saddling up for a horseback ride, Pangburn’s waterside camps deliver the real thing—no fluff, just river miles and fresh air.