# Red Fern

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- **Location:** Witter, Arkansas, United States
- **Price:** from $27.00/night
- **Rating:** 96% recommend (799 reviews)
- **Sites:** 7
- **Size:** 7 acres
- **Host:** Sam And Michelle L.

## Overview

One of Arkansas' greatest treasures.

Less than a minute from the Kings River Falls Trail-head, and nestled alongside the headwaters of the Kings River in Venus Arkansas. This is a remote and rugged campground with caves, bluffs, swimming holes and river a plenty. This campground has a grand exhibition of the same sandstone formation that is responsible for the Whitaker Point (Hawksbill Crag) formation.

 Clovis like points have been found here, and so one might assume the bluffs and crags here have been inhabited for millennia.

This 7 acre property is completely surrounded by Arkansas Natural Heritage-Natural Area. There are miles of trails and cooling waters at every turn.

If you like Kings River Falls, get ready to fall in love with this Red Fern Campground.

So pack your curiosity, lace up your hiking boots, and let the whispering leaves guide you. Kings River Falls awaits, ready to share its secrets with those who listen. Where time slows down and the modern world fades away. Every turn reveals a new wonder; a hidden waterfall an unnoticed cave or bluff or a moss-covered boulder. It’s not just a place; it’s an experience an invitation to step beyond the ordinary and into a world where magic still thrives and fairy tales come alive. Here, the forest whispers secrets, and the river sings a timeless song.

Most of our campsites are just yards away from a public swimming area, which is shared between our property and the Arkansas Natural Area. You should expect local traffic at the main swimming area

during your stay. 

We have a private swimming area on our property which is just a short hike from the developed campsites (Please ask the camphost for directions).

There are miles of county maintained bumpy dirt roads leading to the site. Expect your vehicle to get dusty. There is a creek crossing that is required to reach the campsites. We recommend high clearance and/or 4WD or AWD vehicles. If you are unable to cross the creek, you will need to park in the parking area and walk across the creek to reach your site.

## Highlights

- **Best Hipcamps in Arkansas:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
- **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
- **Best in Arkansas: 2nd place:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Trash, Cooking equipment, Picnic table
- **Activities:** Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Swimming, Whitewater paddling, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Cave, Forest, River, stream, or creek, Swimming hole, Waterfall, Canyon, Mountainous

## Sites

- **Site 1 - Kings River Falls Camping** (rv-tent, up to 10 guests, $32.00/night)
- **Site 4 - Kings River Falls Camping** (rv-tent, up to 10 guests, $30.00/night)
- **Site 3 - Kings River Falls Camping** (tents, up to 10 guests, $30.00/night)
- **Site 2 - Kings River Falls Camping** (rv-tent, up to 10 guests, $30.00/night)
- **Site 5 - Kings River Falls Camping** (rv-tent, up to 10 guests, $30.00/night)
- **Kings River Falls Glamping A** (bell-tent, up to 4 guests, $150.00/night)
- **Kings River Falls Glamping B** (bell-tent, up to 4 guests, $150.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> This place was recommended by a friend and it’s so gorgeous. this was the perfect spot for our weekend. we will definitely be back!
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> - Kelsey C., October 25, 2026

> Excellent stay as always!
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> - Matthew B., October 18, 2026

> Pros: very private. We saw one person the whole time. Site 1 was the Biggest and best camp site. Beautiful nature. Cons: messy trash overflowed in both trash out houses. The porta potties were a big no. Clearly no one has come to clean these sites in months because people have been complaining for months now. The campers before us smashed a whole fresh pumpkin on the site we stayed at which we had to pick up because we didn't want animals around at night. I knew we weren't going to have service but it would have been nice to have some kind of direction marks to where the waterfall was. Over gr…
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> - Courtney L., October 13, 2026

> The sites need to be numbered with signage. Access needs to be improved by clearing, overhanging trees and limbs.
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> - Mike F., October 13, 2026

> We stayed in site 1 & 2. The setting is beautiful! Although it is very dry right now. The water is very low & fire ban. It is still a great sites for taking in nature & enjoying family. We arrived the 1st night to someone already setup on our site! It was a difficult situation since there is no numbering to sites. We had to stay off site first night. The other folks graciously gave us our site the next day. The host did give us a partial refund for 1st night. Also sites need some cleaning with porta potties & site maintenance. Overall we had a great time!!! Please number sites !!!
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> - M W., October 12, 2026