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Batesville Mountain Campground

89%

· Guy, Faulkner, Arkansas

28 acres hosted by Eddie S.

1 RV/tent site · 3 tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

The ECLIPSE is on!! And we are dead center in the totality -- over 4 minutes of darkness. The celebration is on and sites are going fast. We only have 2-3 more perches from which to watch the eclipse in all its celestial glory and what great perches they are -- right at the edge of southern exposed bluffs with the river below and the skies above. Once in a lifetime! Moreover guests are invited to mosey over to nearby Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park -- another Hipcamp property -- to enjoy four days of live music, seminars and lectures, good food, guided trips, and great springtime paddling. Limited availability, competitive pricing and going fast. Plus will be even more expensive after March 1. Meanwhile ..... Privacy! Scenery! And the extraordinary Cadron Creek! Batesville Mountain Campground is about "getting away from it all" with nary another soul in sight. . There are only four campsites on the entire property so you are nearly always out of sight and hearing of any other campers -- you can even upgrade for $10/night and have the entire place to yourself! It is that special!! And absolutely jaw-dropping beautiful! Sparky, the stone mason who quarried, cut and stacked every rock on every trail within the campground, has created a wondrous place to come camp and explore. We are now restoring Sparky's original homestead -- the one room Green Cabin (soon to be our new "romantic retreat" with outdoor kitchen and shower, chicken house, and two-hole traditional Swedish "utedass"–or privy. As to where to sleep ... well you may lay your head anywhere -- under the stars, atop a pinnacle, out in a field or sheltered in the woods by the river. FYI: The infamous Cadron Boy slept in a rock crevice on the property hidden from view for months before he was discovered. This is "DIY" camping -- as we have day jobs we are unable to cater to your every whim and you will have to be able to "depend on yourself" to negotiate the campground, set up your campsite and secure needed resources. Thus if there is any concern or question you really should stay at one of our other properties -- Camp Toasty or Pinnacle Springs Recreational Camp. Most people camp in 1) Sparky's Garden -- it is easily accessible, level, soft, and open to the stars. Plus the rock walls and banisters provide for a homey, safe feeling. And because it is close to privy and electrical charging station it is an obvious favorite. However, one of our favorite spots is atop 2) Deer Stand Rock which is literally perched atop a rock pinnacle -- great views but a long fall, be careful; this is NOT a place for "sleepwalkers". But you can also camp atop the bluff just up the hill from Deer Stand (and closer to your car) and still have some great sunset views. This site even has a picnic table, fire pit and level tent site (and trees for hammocks). As for privacy then we suggest 3) Piney Hideaway -- a campsite hidden from view in the stand of a large grove of pine trees west of Sparky's cabin. This campsite is so hidden we tempt you to even find it! You'll like it. And lastly, we have the new 4) River Camp -- a small campsite just above the flood plain and down close to the creek with the bluffs as your backdrop. This is your "summer station" when one needs an escape from the heat. Trails from Sparky's Cabin lead in all directions. The best trail -- the one to the creek -- descends over 100 feet to the creek and breaks out onto an overlook as you edge your way along the bluff and then descend a set of steps through a crack in the rocks. The trails from the campsites offer access to hiking, swimming, fishing and paddling. We'll be offering more info and pictures soon but wanted to get this posted if anyone wants a place far removed from everyone. You'll find no better place to "forest bathe".

Activities

Fishing

Paddling

Climbing

Swimming

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

89%

23 ratings · 18 reviews

Jerod W.recommends

September 1, 2024

Piney Hideaway

Peace and Serinity

We love the creek, bluffs and trails that lay out across the property, Thanks for having us!!

Kevin H.recommends

August 5, 2024

River Camp

Almost too good to be true!

What a hidden gem this was! When I saw that I could have the entire property to myself it was hard to believe. But if you are looking for a place to unplug, connect with nature and your Creator, this is a perfect spot. The water was great, the fishing was good, plenty of hiking around the property to do and the only visitor I had all weekend had 4 legs. 10/10 recommend the river spot.

Tammy L.recommends

July 21, 2024

Green Cabin

Loved the privacy and space, We had a great time. The trails are awesome..Loved the stone steps and river.

Dodge B.recommends

June 3, 2024

Sparky's Deerstand

Great place

Very nice, great trails, great views. Can’t wait to come back and try the other spots, definitely recommend paying extra to have the whole place to yourself

Emily L.recommends

June 2, 2024

River Camp

They took care of us even though we did not stay at the River Camp, they took us to their other property and we had a blast there! It was so much fun! We were not too comfortable with the walk because we had our mom with us who is disabled and they made sure we would be accommodating. It was wonderful!

Daniel H.recommends

April 28, 2024

Sparky's Garden

Beautiful place to stay, great fishing and plenty of trails to explore!

Location

Guy, Faulkner, Arkansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa) (Quapaw), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking