Secluded Camp near Buffalo River

Host is very responsive and helpful with information about the area.

Mixed feelings

· October 2026

Tent ·

Site 1

The host Pierce is really nice and was flexible with where I set up camp, considering I had some car troubles that kept me from getting there when I planned. He even offered an additional night stay free of charge, which was very considerate and kind. But, unfortunately, I left without staying the night because I didn't feel super safe. I was by myself, there were no other campers, and there's no cell signal out there at all (for AT&T at least). In fact, you're about a 30mins drive from any cell signal at all. Of course, being a privately owned site and all, there's no rangers or any sort of anything safety-wise. Idk, maybe I'm just paranoid after too many true crime podcasts. In any case, the driveway in is very long, very rugged, and not well suited for anything but trucks and maybe some bigger SUVs, which wasn't super well communicated going into it. While the land as a whole is flat compared to the hilly region, the site itself was full of tree stumps and big rocks and all sorts of stuff that made it impossible to find a decent flat spot to set up a tent. There are so many trees that you can't hardly see the stars, too, which is kind of a bummer. While the seclusion can be nice, it does suck being 30+ minutes from any of the cool sites/things to do in the NW Arkansas area (though, to be fair, he mentioned some places on the property that could offer good sights) Idk, imho, Kings Crossing was a better campground for only $10 compared to the $20 it was here. You could hear more road noise there, but everything else they had was worth it.

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· October 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Site 8

Pierce was great! Lovely spot, great location, perfect for a family camp weekend in close proximity to Boxley and the Upper Buffalo.

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· October 2026

Tent ·

Great host and had a wonderful stay, appreciated them sharing the space. The way in was well marked with signage. We stayed Sunday - Tuesday and it was not crowded or loud during our stay.

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· October 2026

Tent ·

Great private quiet campground with plenty of space! Awesome host, very communicative

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· October 2026

16 ft car ·

It was a nice place to camp for one night. You do have to do some off roading to get there which I wish I would have known before booking. They do have some nice lookouts and trails. They have an outhouse to use as well (very literal meaning of outhouse). I recommend staying if you’re fine with possibly staying out in the middle of nowhere alone & okay with the drive down. I’m glad there was another couple camping while we were there!

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· September 2026

Tent ·

My sister and me enjoyed your campsite, and the quiet, seclusion of the land. It was a beautiful place to disconnect from the world. Speaking of disconnection, the cell reception was very little. We both have AT&T and it was one or the other, not both at any given time. Again very nice to escape for peace and quiet. There was a massive amount of Grand Daddy Long Legs and big Black Ants but that’s part of enjoying raw nature! Pierce was very nice, helpful and respectful!

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· May 2026

Nice & dry :-)

Tent · With pets ·

Great option for inclement weather! We switched from site 3 to platform 1 when we noticed there was quite a bit of rain in the forecast, and we were so happy we did! It was so peaceful watching the rain come down. Loved this site and will stay again if we camp again in Arkansas!

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· May 2026

Gem near Buffalo River access

Tent ·

Site 1

Returned to this gem of a site after 21 miles on the Buffalo River. So much vision and love for the land by its caretakers. They are lucky and so are we to get to visit again. The road is a little sketchy—but if my hybrid sedan can make it, odds are your car can too.

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· May 2026

14 ft campervan · With pets ·

Wonderful place to stay! Host was very responsive even without us having service!

Not recommend

· May 2026

Tent ·

Definitely needs some work. If you plan on riding ATV's, then it would make sense to camp here. But I left and stayed at Steel Creek for $10 cheaper.

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· April 2026

Peaceful Camping

Tent · With pets ·

2nd time this year to stay at High Ground Campground . We stayed on the platform again which was so nice during the thunderstorm one of the nights. The campground is so peaceful & having no cell service is great! We’ll definitely be back !

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· April 2026

Quiet & peaceful Getaway.

Tent ·

Would recommend this to anyone looking to get away! Quiet and peaceful spot with a quick trail to a stunning view. The platform site was perfect for the rainy weather and offered a nice tabletop surface for cooking! Beautiful spot to see stars on a cloudless night.

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· April 2026

15 ft rooftop tent ·

Nice funky little site, like a mini town. Pretty deep in the woods so no road noise. There is a short 20-30 min round trip trail over a stream with really pretty views from a bluff right at the entrance to the campground. We camp in a rooftop tent, and the parking areas for sites had plenty of room for that. Really appreciate the same day booking option.

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· March 2026

Perfect tranquil getaway - didn’t

Tent · With pets ·

Tent camping here was peaceful and easy. A unique property that feels like a little village. We were lucky enough to have the entire place to ourselves for a night in mid-March and knew we were in for a cool spot from the drive up. I am intrigued what it would be like with other people camping there at the same time as me, but the vibe when you got it to yourself is so cool. And I’m SO glad I did the waterfall hike at sunrise! That alone is worth the $25 or whatever I paid to stay here. This place has charm. You can see the vision once you get the layout down. Also, they had PLENTY of Firewood for purchase, which was so convenient. This is the perfect place to stop for a night while on a road trip. Might be a cool place to spend a weekend at. I booked last minute and showed up within an hour, so I was unable to meet the hosts, but they were plenty nice via text. They did not make me feel like a burden for showing up last second. I would recommend this place over staying at a crowded campsite in the Buffalo River area. I almost stayed at Steel Creek Campground and this Hipcamp experience was so much better than tay was going to be (it was crowded on a Thursday there, 26 campsite all booked up, all packed tightly in a row- not good for my dog) We got so lucky finding this place like we did!

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· March 2026

Nice campground

Tent ·

We really enjoyed our stay at this primitive campground. The just was quick to communicate and patient when I didn’t understand. It is exciting to see the improvements being made everywhere. We also enjoyed our early morning hike to their private waterfall!

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· February 2026

Tent · With pets ·

This was my 1st camping trip & 1st time to stay in a tent. We rented the platform & loved it! Love how remote the site is! Loved being in the middle nowhere & hearing absolute silence . The site was very clean & well maintained ! Sad to leave but plan to be back soon!

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· January 2026

Peaceful forested campsite

Tent ·

This campground has exactly the privacy I was looking for when coming to the area. Located up on a ridge, there are great views of the surrounding mountains. A short walk to a sunrise overlook will have you awestruck. During a wetter time of the year, they even have a trail to a waterfall. We hammock camped and the forested environment was perfect for it. My 2wD corolla was able to make it up the dirt road the campground, although a little slowly. There are a few areas where cell phone service is available if you have an emergency, but it's a great place to disconnect. You can tell the campground has several projects underway, and the owners have pride in making it feel homey and comfortable. Pierce was kind and checked in to see if we needed anything during our stay. It was a great home base when exploring the Buffalo area, and we will definitely be back.

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· October 2025

Perfect stay

Tent ·

We stayed at site 6. Short walk to restrooms and showers.. it was so peaceful. Can not wait to be back next year with our children. Book it! You won’t be disappointed. We were so close to all the trails for hiking as well. Amazing. Thank you for hosting us! Until next time.

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· October 2025

Tent ·

We had a wonderful time camping at Highground Camp, everything was clean and well-kept. We had the entire place to ourselves and it was amazing, a much needed getaway from daily life. The look-out is definitely worth the walk down and Sweden Creek Falls was awesome (although it was dry this time of year, still very cool). I had cell reception a lot of the time, surprisingly. 10/10 would stay there again.

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· October 2025

Tent ·

This was the perfect place for a quick weekend camping trip! The covered platform site was perfect for shade and keeping things dry. We spent the whole time there at camp sitting around the awesome fire pit and enjoyed the quiet solitude. The sites are all spaced nicely and there are plenty of trees for shade and hammocks. The short walk to the waterfall and overlook was definitely worthwhile. It was great to have a hot shower too! There was no cell service which was actually pretty nice but do plan accordingly. Also bring more water than you think you’ll need.

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· October 2025

Great campsite near Ponca!

Tent ·

Site 1

Had a great time at this campsite. The host was super kind and showed us to our spot fairly late at night. Would definitely recommend this spot to other campers!

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· September 2025

Tent ·

It was such a great stay! Host was very friendly and informative. We even got to visit with their super sweet dog Penelope. Site was clean, private and had everything we needed.

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· September 2025

Tent ·

What a great campsite! This place is very secluded and so peaceful. I highly recommend a higher vehicle to make it down the driveway to the campsite as the terrain is pretty rough. The area was super clean with a nice latrine and shower. I did also have a bit of cell service at my spot. I plan to visit again.

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· September 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Site 2

Great spot! Pierce is a great host. Will stay again.

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· September 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 3

We had a great time and really enjoyed the site! Despite being ate alive from mosquitos (we forgot bug spray on the first night, so that's on us lol) and getting rained out (that's on Mother Nature), we really liked being there! Also fyi for future campers, cell service is minimal at best. But there is a little bit of a trek to the cell signal area if you need (my bf had some service with tmoble, I didn't with att until I got to that area). All in all, great time and we will definitely be back!

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· August 2025

Amazing Camping in the Woods!!!

Tent ·

Wonderful secluded camp ground near the buffalo and tons of great hiking trails. Even if the camp is full the sites are very well spaced out. The property is wonderfully nestled in the woods. We will absolutely be coming back!!!

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Super secluded campsite with shower and outhouse. Amazing overlook trail in the campsite and an overall great place to stay. Note, bring lots of bug spray for the summertime!

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· July 2025

Tent ·

Really nice campsite and great views from the waterfall trail, the hosts were super friendly and helpful I would definitely visit again!

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· June 2025

Tent ·