The best waterside campgrounds near Noel, Missouri

For a small town with a population hovering near 2,000 residents, Noel has a surprising number of campgrounds nearby. The Elk River and its tributaries bring in swells of visitors, many of which opt to camp and glamp. A float trip is a classic summertime activity here, whether you don a canoe, kayak, raft, or tube. Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri come together in this region, known for the beauty of the Ozark Mountains. Private RV parks in Noel and nearby Pineville feature amenities like full hookups, free wifi, and river access. The closest public camping is found at Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Area, which offers primitive campsites.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Noel

For a small town with a population hovering near 2,000 residents, Noel has a surprising number of campgrounds nearby. The Elk River and its tributaries bring in swells of visitors, many of which opt to camp and glamp. A float trip is a classic summertime activity here, whether you don a canoe, kayak, raft, or tube. Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri come together in this region, known for the beauty of the Ozark Mountains. Private RV parks in Noel and nearby Pineville feature amenities like full hookups, free wifi, and river access. The closest public camping is found at Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Area, which offers primitive campsites.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Noel

1. Creekside Camping at Rocky Acres

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46mi from Noel · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

We are a small family ranch nestled in the beautiful hills of Eureka Springs, Arkansas! The Homestead at Rocky Acres, PMA has a variety of offerings, including "Creek-side Camping" in an open grass field with plenty of shade trees (including a few mulberries...yum!) along side our spring fed creek. The creek offers small swimming holes with fish, crawdads, tadpoles, and frogs, oh my! There is plenty of nature to hike around, including up to the pasture to visit the horses and pony or along the creek-bed to forage. Onsite, we also offer "The Homestead at Rocky Acres" with three cabins for nightly rentals for a comfortable and cozy stay in nature; cabins are available to be rented individually or for your next group event. Our resort area, "The Vue at Rocky Acres", boasts a luxury barn and pool/hot tub with amazing views and would be perfect for your next event be it a wedding, birthday party, family reunion or retreat! Daily passes to "The Vue" are available upon request for use of pool/hot tub/outdoor kitchen, at an additional charge. We also offer "Horse-play at Rocky Acres" which includes horseback riding lessons, custom experiences, camps and trail rides in partnership with Dawson’s Equine Connection! Visit us on Facebook at The Homestead at Rocky Acres for pictures and more details. Please Note: We are a working ranch/farm. With that said, we have free range cows, horses and chickens. We do our best to keep our field clear for campers, however, you may have visitors.

2. Riverdream Camps

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48mi from Noel · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

RiverDream Camps is a small quiet Campground on the Kings River, near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Featuring Riverside Campsites & Accommodations RV's, Tents, Cabins & Campers Climate Controlled Bathrooms 🚻 Hots Showers 🚿 Pet Friendly 🐕‍🦺👍 And PRIVATE ACCESS to the Kings River! 👌🛶🏊‍♂️🎣🏕🌠

3. Honey Creek State Park OK

149 sites · Grove, Oklahoma

Discover the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures at Honey Creek State Park.

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4. Bernice State Park

180 sites · Bernice, Oklahoma

Discover the allure of Bernice State Park and its outdoor splendor.

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5. Beaver Lake and Dam

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618 sites · St Charles, Arkansas

Discover the serene beauty of Beaver Lake and its majestic dam.

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6. Disney/Little Blue State Park

50 sites · Disney, Oklahoma

Discover the serene beauty of Little Blue State Park.

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7. Cherokee State Park

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108 sites · Langley, Oklahoma

Cherokee State Park: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.

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8. Dierks Lake

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245 sites · Dierks, Arkansas

Discover Dierks Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Nature Lovers.

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9. 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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10. Spavinaw State Park

101 sites · Spavinaw, Oklahoma

Discover Spavinaw State Park: A Haven for Nature Lovers and Anglers.

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11. Mark Twain National Forest

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452 sites · Bunker, Missouri

Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.

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Public campgrounds near Noel

Honey Creek Campground

16mi from Noel · 149 sites · Tents, RVs · in Honey Creek State Park OK

Bernice Campground

24mi from Noel · 180 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bernice State Park

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Prairie Creek Campground

28mi from Noel · 112 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaver Lake and Dam

Disney/Little Blue Campground

30mi from Noel · 50 sites · in Disney/Little Blue State Park

Lakeside Campground

30mi from Noel · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cherokee State Park

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Grand Cherokee Campground

30mi from Noel · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cherokee State Park

Riverside Campground

31mi from Noel · 68 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cherokee State Park

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Horseshoe Bend Campground

31mi from Noel · 138 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaver Lake and Dam

Horseshoe Bend Campground

31mi from Noel · 138 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dierks Lake

Lake Wedington Campground

32mi from Noel · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Hickory Creek Park Campground

32mi from Noel · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaver Lake and Dam

Spavinaw Campground

34mi from Noel · 101 sites · Tents, RVs · in Spavinaw State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Creekside field where you can choose your campsite.

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Pat

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creekside Camping at Rocky Acres

Super cozy place to camp! Horses came to visit us and even a very sweet dog. We will absolutely come back again.

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Kristen

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Riverdream Camps

The camp setup was perfect for our family of 3. The tent was really comfortable, and the “kitchen” was super convenient. River access was close but not incredibly easy due to the slope of the bank, but the little beach was a perfect spot to hang out, swim and fish. There were other sites nearby and some noise, but nothing too bothersome. I highly recommend this spot for a small family.

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Darby

July 2025

10 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creekside Camping at Rocky Acres

I’ve tent camped here before and it is just wonderful :) this go around I brought my teardrop camper and due to my own problems had difficulty and couldn’t stay the whole time BUT I will MOST DEFINITELY be back!! These hosts are 1000/10, 5 star, totally recommend. A great stay right outside of Eureka Springs, beautiful views, and a great camp site over all!

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Stephanie

July 2025

Tent

2 nights at Creekside Camping at Rocky Acres

Amazing view, amazing host, ask host for good places to eat. We made the mistake and ate horrible food that made my husband and myself sick. She then gave a list of places to go. Also she can recommend things to do if you don’t already know.

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Kristin

June 2025

With kids

1 night at Riverdream Camps

We only stayed one night. We went as a quick family trip for Father’s Day. It rained the entire time. This is, of course, completely out of the control of the owner/host. So we do not hold it against them haha. We did have about an hour break in the rain that evening and we took that opportunity to do a little fishing right on the bank of Kings River and grill some burgers and turkey dogs. The only thing that was “inconvenient”, if I had to pick something, is that the grill was actually a grate over the fire pit. Which really wasn’t an inconvenience so much as it was just unexpected. If I had known this beforehand, I would have brought along some cast iron, or at the very least, aluminum foil. The food still turned out great and we had plenty of firewood. We purchased an extra bundle and didn’t even need it since the host graciously supplied the first one. I can’t speak on the actual bathrooms because we didn’t use them. They were back up the hill from the yurt. However, there is a porta potty located at about the middle of the 3 surrounding spots. As well as a fully functioning sink in the kitchen areas. The bed was comfortable. The fan felt great. We stayed completely dry even though it rained the whole time. The yurt and the site were very clean. I also MUST mention, the water was so crystal clear. I could see my daughters feet and every rock she was standing on FROM THE BANK! It was beautiful! Just remember, Glamping is still camping!!! We will definitely ‘Glamp’ again!!!

Staying cool in the creek, right at campsight.

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Sandman

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creekside Camping at Rocky Acres

The owners were very welcoming. The spots by the creek were very relaxing and peaceful. The local eggs from the owners hens were amazing!

Matt

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Creekside Camping at Rocky Acres

The site was great, the creek was so clear and perfect for the kids to play in.

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The best waterside camping near Noel guide

Where to go

Grand Lake State Park

Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O' The Cherokees has an astounding 46,000 acres of water, making it one of the largest in Oklahoma. Grand Lake State Park is located on its shores and encompasses several smaller lakes. Fishing, boating, paddling, and watersports abound. Honey Creek Campground is the closest to Noel. Tent and RV sites offer various amenities, with water/electric hookups and concrete pads available.

Northwest Arkansas

South of Noel, you’ll find one of Arkansas’s most hopping regions, where the cities of Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Rogers come together, along with several small towns, to create a mini-metro area, full of foodie-approved restaurants, cultural attractions, and a chic downtown. Several private RV parks and glamping rentals are found across the region, providing easy access to all of the shopping and dining options, as well as the natural beauty of the Boston Mountains. Public campgrounds are found along the shores of Beaver Lake and in Devil’s Den State Park, which offers cabins in addition to the tent and RV sites.

Roaring River State Park

Approximately an hour east of Noel, Roaring River State Park is a scenic spot best known for the trout fishing found in the spring-fed waters. Biking and hiking trails meander through the Ozark woodlands, some offering views of unique rock formations and sparkling waterways. Tent and RV campsites are offered, some with electric hookups. Rustic cabin rentals are also available.

When to go

Thanks to the waterways, summertime is a popular time to visit Noel. The refreshing waters provide relief from the heat and humidity of summers in southern Missouri. If you don’t plan to make a splash, spring and fall are also good times to visit, as wildflowers and green leaves make their spring appearance and fall delights with the annual autumnal colors. Winter is generally cold, with occasional bouts of snow and ice, making it a less pleasant time for camping.