Free camping in Arkansas

24 free and low-cost camps on public land in Arkansas, grouped by the unit that manages them — that is who sets the stay limit and the fire rules. See them on the map →

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest11 camps

• Bayou Bluff Cg629 ft
• Brock Creek Campground & Trailhead909 ft
• Brock Creek Cg873 ft
• Deer Tower2,175 ft
• Dispersed camp #2 — Washington County, AR1,765 ft
• Dispersed camp #3 — Washington County, AR1,226 ft
• Dispersed camp #4 — Washington County, AR1,264 ft
• Dispersed camp — Washington County, AR1,310 ft
• Haw Creek Falls Cg800 ft
• Ozone Rec Area1,842 ft
• Sam'S Throne

Ouachita National Forest10 camps

• Bear Creek Equestrian Camp1,020 ft
• Crystal Campground963 ft
• Hickory Nut Mountain Campground1,241 ft
• Jack Creek651 ft
• Lake Sylvia644 ft
• Loop A731 ft
• Loop B1,131 ft
• Loop C1,144 ft
• Loop C648 ft
• Loop D1,133 ft

Other public land3 camps

• Dispersed camp #2 — White County, AR215 ft
• Dispersed camp #4 — White County, AR216 ft
• Dispersed camp — White County, AR220 ft