Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park

98%

616 reviews

· Greenbrier, Faulkner, Arkansas

100 acres hosted by John S.

1 lodging site · 8 RV/tent sites · 11 tent sites

Best in Arkansas: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Pinnacle Springs Recreational Park lies within a private nature reserve of hiking trails, waterfalls, bluffs, cascading streams and wildlife -- it is all here. The campground is off the radar -- there are no highway signs or advertisements -- yet offers comfortable and safe refuge to guests whether staying in a tent, camper, RV or one of our cabins. On site you can find swimming, paddling, fishing, hiking, a 6-acre foraging field, and 9-hole Frisbee golf course, a Ninja rope course with zipline and slackline, rope swing, bouldering, climbing, psicobloc and more outdoor pursuits than one has time. And Woolly Hollow State Park, Cove Creek Natural Heritage Area, and Greer's Ferry Lake all lie within biking distance. New to camping? Need a flush toilet, kitchen sink and faucet? Hate bugs, thorns or wild critters? Steep rough roads? Dust and gravel? Or simply don't like being outside in the weather and in a primitive setting? Then this is NOT the place for you!! NO! NO! NO! But if you want to sneak away and find a lovely little place to unwind and bathe in a forest under a tall canopy of standing pines and oak trees, then Pinnacle Springs is where you need to be. Pinnacle Springs offers stream side camping on the banks of the North Fork of Cadron Creek -- central Arkansas' premier whitewater stream -- and is less than an hour's drive from Little Rock (only 15 minutes from Conway and I-40). Camp by the side of a river. Camp at the foot or atop a towering bluff. Camp in a cave. Camp in a riparian jungle. Camp in total solitude or camp with all your friends and family. We offer so many choices one can select a site that perfectly fits your needs. And if you want total seclusion -- a real "wilderness experience" and are willing to "hike-in" a couple of hundred paces we can provide that too. FYI: If you are unaccustomed to STEEP dirt roads do NOT reserve a site on the island -- sites atop the ridge in Camp Toasty are much easier to access. No traffic noise here! Rather, you'll be soothed by the sound of cascading water echoing off the bluffs -- great for outdoor sleeping and keeping the air fresh and alive. Many of the camp sites are equipped with a heavy picnic table, fire pit and grill, lamp post and level tent site. And if you like to swing -- we have trees! Hammocks and slack lines are the best no trace tree things ever! And although Pinnacle Springs Campground lies in an off-the-grid wilderness setting there is good cell phone service, a water hydrant can be found near the front gate behind the store, and electrical outlets for recharging phones and such can be found on the ridge at nearby Camp Toasty. And from March through November hot water showers are even freely available. Guests are encouraged to explore any of the trails that crisscross the property especially if you like waterfalls, scenic views, cascading streams, and goat trail bluffs. The Tanner Pool Trail is especially popular after a heavy rain, Bluff Trail offers a nice perch for viewing the river below, and the 1+ mile "Circuit Trail" is a great way to start one's day. 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! CELL PHONE COVERAGE: While we recommend that you leave your cell phones at home or packed away we also understand the importance of "staying in touch". Overall cell phone coverage throughout the watershed is pretty good BUT there are a few deep bluff-lined valleys on the creek where one may lose a signal from time to time -- either walk around the bend or to higher ground and you'll usually find a signal. Nevertheless our evaluation: VERIZON - Seemingly good signal everywhere. AT&T -- Good in campground but a couple of "weak spots" both upstream and downstream (taller bluffs). T-MOBILE - Good signal atop the ridge but close to nothing on the creek, USCellular - The worst. Those camping close to store are invited to connect to our local area wifi signal -- CadronBoy. BTW#1: We don't take kindly to folks trashing our property. We are a "LEAVE NO TRACE FACILITY" thus if you bring it, you take it! Best to also leave axes, shovels and hammer and nails at home. Thanks. BTW#2: This is DIY camping! If you are one of those people that has a "hard time figuring it out on your own" we strongly encourage you to stay elsewhere. There are a lot of nice campgrounds in Arkansas that are more accessible, better staffed, and have some really nice amenities.

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98% Recommend1080 ratings · 616 reviews

Pinnacle Springs offers a delightful camping experience, praised for its serene atmosphere and variety of activities. Campers rave about the pristine creek, clean facilities, and the well-maintained trails that invite exploration. The hosts are noted for their hospitality, and the campsite's amenities like the zip line and playground are hits among children. However, some visitors mention the steep hill leading to the campsite and the drive's roughness, suggesting that an AWD or 4WD vehicle might be beneficial.

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Steph H.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· May 2025

Fun for the kids

Tent · With pets ·

Site 4 - Camp Toasty - Electric

We had an amazing time at this campground! The whole family loved it. The kids had a blast playing on the playground and swimming in the creek. We can’t wait to come back 🙂

Rory H.

1 review

Recommends

· May 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Site 4 - Camp Toasty - Electric

Awesome camp ground. Wonderful hosts. Beautiful hiking, and creek. 10/10 will be back

Joey C.

9 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent · With pets ·

#2 - Creekside: Eager Beaver

Once again another great trip. Never disappointed with Pinnacle Springs.

Tiffany H.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Best time ever! (Site 1 bluff side)

Tent · With kids ·

#1 - Creekside: Bluff Manor

Me and the fam decided to go for a little impromptu camping trip and this place was close by and looked amazing! This is easy, no fuss no muss camping! Booked on Hipcamp, got sent a welcome letter with instructions and I saved the pic of a map I found on there. We never had any trouble, toilets around the property were very clean. We brought our own water so that was no issue. The pigs were awesome! We checked them out and gave them some pets. The trails around the place were beautiful. My daughter enjoyed the playground and zip line. We definitely had the best spot.. the sound of the water rushing over the rocks made for the best sleep ever. We even brought some tubes and went for a float. Kudos to the owners for having such an awesome place! Definitely check it out as long as you aren’t a high maintenance camper!