Camping

Camping in Arkansas

Discover 46 state parks offering camping in Arkansas

🏕️ Camping in Arkansas State Parks at a Glance

Book ahead 12 months

Nightly fee $12–$42

Max stay One 14-day stay within a 30-day period

Booking system ReserveAmerica

Reservation fee: $7.25 non-refundable reservation fee per order
RV hookups: Range from primitive tent sites to full-service RV pads with water, electric and sewer; full-hookup sites available at many parks
Pets: Dogs/pets allowed; must be leashed at all times. Most campgrounds pet-friendly (cabin/lodge pet rules vary by park)
Firewood: Could not confirm a specific Arkansas State Parks out-of-state firewood ban from an official source. Fire rings provided; firewood commonly sold on-site. General guidance: buy/burn local. Verify per park
Good to know: Single-night reservations only allowed Sun–Thu; weekends require a 2-night minimum, and a 3-night minimum applies for holiday three-day weekends. No entrance fee to Arkansas state parks

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Official agency: Arkansas State Parks (Division of Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism)

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.

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Arkansas State Parks with Camping

Bull Shoals State Park

view of the water through the trees at Lake Catherine State Park

Bull Shoals-White River State Park

Cane Creek State Park

Conway Cemetery State Park

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area

Crater of Diamonds State Park

Crowley’s Ridge State Park

Daisy State Park

Davidsonville Historic State Park

DeGray Lake Resort State Park

Delta Heritage Trail State Park

Devil’s Den State Park

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park

Historic Washington State Park

sunset over a lake at a state park near fayetteville arkansas

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area

Jacksonport State Park

Jenkins Ferry Battleground State Park

Lake Catherine State Park

Pavilion at sunset in Village Creek State Park

Lake Charles State Park

Lake Chicot State Park

Lake Dardanelle State Park

Lake Fort Smith State Park

Lake Frierson State Park

Lake Greeson State Park

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area

Logoly State Park

Louisiana Purchase State Park

view from the top of the mountain hiking trail at Devil's Den State Park

Lower White River Museum SP

Mammoth Spring State Park

Millwood State Park

Mississippi River State Park

Moro Bay State Park

Mount Magazine State Park

Mount Nebo State Park

Ouachita State Park

Ozark Folk Center State Park

Parkin Archeological State Park

Petit Jean State Park

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Queen Wilhelmina State Park

South Arkansas Arboretum

White Oak Lake State Park

Withrow Springs State Park

Woolly Hollow State Park

❓ Camping in Arkansas — FAQ

How far ahead can I book Arkansas state park campsites?

You can reserve Arkansas state park campsites 12 months in advance via ReserveAmerica. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)

How much does camping cost in Arkansas state parks?

Nightly campsite fees in Arkansas state parks typically run $12–$42, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.

How long can I stay at a Arkansas state park campground?

The maximum stay is One 14-day stay within a 30-day period. Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.