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Southwinds on the Arkansas River

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· Atkins, Pope, Arkansas

10 acres hosted by Johnny P.

3 RV/tent sites

Big rig-friendly

Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.

Private sites

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Located on the Arkansas River and just minutes from Interstate 40 in Atkins, this RV/camping site backs right up to a gorgeous view of the Arkansas River and Petit Jean mountain. Water and electricity are located at each site! Just minutes away you have boat access to the Arkansas River at Sweeden Island Park AND Lake Atkins through the Lucky Landing launch site. This site is a sportsman's paradise as it is also conveniently located to the Galla Creek Wildlife Management Area, also just minutes away. Also, we are located right across the river from Petit Jean State Park and a few minutes from quaint downtown Atkins. Whether you're looking for great fishing and hunting or a peaceful respite from the world with a million-dollar view, this is the site for you! The 10 acres are open to explore and include three RV/campsites with water at each location and a gorgeous gully that empties into the Arkansas River. When the river is at a normal level a rock shelf lines the entire length of the river to make fishing and sunbathing, a breeze! If you want to venture out a bit, may we recommend the many offerings of Mount Nebo, Petit Jean Mountain, Mount Magazine, Altus, Russelville, and Conway; all located within 30 minutes to an hour from the campgrounds. While swimming in the river is not advisable, here are some swimming holes you and your family might check out while staying with us: -Atkins City Pool (has a day rate) -Lake Dardanelle -Illinois Bayou -Old Iron Bridge Swimming Hole -Long Pool Bayou -Falling Water Falls

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

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7 ratings · 7 reviews

Tim B.recommends

July 15, 2024

Riverside Campsite #1

Remote Arkansas River camping!

Great camp! Very secluded and off the beaten path. Access and hookups were easy to get too. With only 4 spots, you can invite a few of your friends and have the whole place to yourself. You'll need GPS to find the campground, there are no signs or markings identifying the campground. The road from I-40 to the campground was good. Bring mosquito repellant if you plan to camp in the summer. River access was ok. Just a short, steep climb down to some metal steps. Fire pits would be nice to have, and I am sure the owner will be adding these sometime. We will definitely come back in the fall!

Greg A.recommends

June 4, 2024

Riverside Campsite #1

This is a great spot right on the river. I was in the larger of the three spots which suited my Rick perfectly. Having electricity and water is a big plus.

Charles M.recommends

June 4, 2024

Riverside Campsite #2

River camping

Beautiful location for a quiet getaway. Host was accessible when we had a question. Great place to watch birds. River was accessible for exploring or you could go fishing. Throughly enjoyed our time there.

Rene S.recommends

May 27, 2024

Riverside Campsite #1

This spot was wonderful. It was secluded, yet easily accessible. We had no issues getting a forty-foot camper into the spot to hook up to utilities. The shade from the trees and the wind off the river kept us nice and cool. The view was absolutely incredible— during the day and at night. Would highly recommend!

Zach H.recommends

May 23, 2024

Riverside Campsite #1

This site, hosted by Johnny, was great. Awesome view, well appointed for the price. I would certainly return. Johnny was friendly and communications were great.

Steve H.recommends

April 19, 2024

Riverside Campsite #1

Tranquil & Scenic Site by the River

This location is spectacular! The elevated view of the Arkansas River from the campsite is gorgeous. You can set up camp under the tall canopy of trees, soak up sunshine in the open field, and enjoy the tranquility of the river on the expansive rock shelf below. It's located off a quiet country road with almost no traffic, and the only man-made sound we heard at night was a lone barge chugging its way up-river. Johnny is an excellent host: friendly and quick to communicate, as well as helpful and informative so we knew what to expect upon arrival. Our experience was completely wonderful!

Location

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