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Camping in Arkansas

Campers visit “The Natural State” to explore its 52 state and five national parks. In Arkansas, you’ll find dense forests, many lakes and streams, and fertile swamp lands (the Arkansas Delta). The laid-back area allows you to hike, fish, kayak, or go bird-watching at your own pace. If you’ve never visited, add Ozark National Forest, Ouachita, Hot Springs, and Crater of Diamonds to your to-do list.

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Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake is a man-made reservoir in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas and is formed by a dam across the White River. Beaver Lake has some 487 miles (784 km) of shoreline. With towering limestone bluffs, natural caves, and a wide variety of trees and flowering shrubs, it is a popular tourist destination. Beaver Lake is the source of drinking water in Northwest Arkansas, which is manag...

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Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park is a national park of the United States in central Garland County, Arkansas, adjacent to the city of Hot Springs. Hot Springs Reservation was initially created by an act of the United States Congress on April 20, 1832, to be preserved for future recreation. Established before the concept of a national park existed, it was the first time that land had been set aside by ...

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Greers Ferry Lake

Greers Ferry Dam is located on the Little Red River in Cleburne County in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It impounds Greers Ferry Lake. The dam is located north of Little Rock.

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Norfork Lake

Norfork Dam impounds the North Fork River in the U.S. state of Arkansas, creating Norfork Lake. The large reservoir is maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and spans Baxter County, Arkansas, Fulton County, Arkansas and Ozark County, Missouri. The dam is located in the city of Salesville in Baxter County, within the Ozark Mountains. Arkansas Highway 177 (AR 177) crosses the la...

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Lake Ouachita

Lake Ouachita State Park is a 360-acre (150 ha) public recreation area located ten miles (16 km) northwest of Hot Springs, on the eastern side of Lake Ouachita, which at 40,000 acres (16,000 ha) is the largest man-made lake located entirely within the state of Arkansas. In addition to its recreational offerings, the park preserves the site of the historic Three Sisters springs which were once t...

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Bull Shoals Lake

Bull Shoals is a city in Marion County, Arkansas, United States, founded in 1954. The population was 1,952 at the 2020 census. Primarily a retirement and vacation center, Bull Shoals is bordered in three directions by the clear, deep, man-made Bull Shoals Lake.

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Arkansas River Murray Lock And Dam

Originally intended to be called Murray Bridge, the Big Dam Bridge in Arkansas spans the Arkansas River and Murray Lock and Dam between Little Rock and North Little Rock and is open only to pedestrian and bicycle traffic. At 4,226 feet (1288 m) in length it is the longest pedestrian/bicycle bridge in North America that has never been used by trains or motor vehicles. It rises to 90 feet (27 m) ...

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Arkansas camping resources

Links to help plan your Arkansas camping trip

Arkansas State Parks: Provides comprehensive information on Arkansas's state parks, including details on camping facilities, activities, and park amenities. Users can explore various camping options, from tent sites to cabins, and access resources for trip planning.

Arkansas State Parks Reservations: The official reservation portal for Arkansas's state parks, allowing users to book campsites, cabins, and other accommodations. The site offers real-time availability, site photos, and detailed descriptions to assist in planning stays.

National Park Service – Arkansas: Offers information on Arkansas's national parks, including camping options, park activities, and visitor guidelines. The site provides resources for planning visits to parks like Hot Springs National Park and Buffalo National River.

National Forests in Arkansas – Camping & Cabins: Details camping opportunities within Arkansas's national forests, including campground locations, amenities, and reservation information. The site covers areas like the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests.

Recreation.gov – Arkansas Camping: A federal portal providing information and reservations for camping in Arkansas's national parks, forests, and other public lands. Users can search for campsites, view availability, and make reservations across various federal lands in Arkansas.

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