Arkansas being the Natural State makes for more rustic campsites. Some of the secluded campsites are difficult to get to but once a camper arrives there is no regret.
Rustic Campsites in Arkansas
- Ozark National Forest Camping
- One great campsite that would make anyone get the full nature camping experience is Richland Creek Campground. This campground is very rustic with a scenery of trees, creeks, water falls and wildlife. There are many hiking trails that lead to different creeks and waterfalls. The campsites at Richland Creek are scattered very farm from each other which makes a camper feel as if he or she is the only one camping.
- Haw Creek Falls Campground is another great way to camp and see nature. There is a trail that leads to and passes through the Hurricane Creek Wilderness. A camper that decides to backpack into this wilderness is bound to see wildlife, beautiful sandstone bluffs, Hurricane Creek and old bridges.
- Pros:
- The scenery makes camping at Richland Creek worth all of the not offered amenities.
- Due to the campsites being scattered far away from one another, camping at Richland Creek is very quiet and peaceful.
- Campsites next to the creek make for beautiful smells, sounds and breezes.
- Richland Creek offers many different hiking trails that lead to beautiful waterfalls.
- Free of charge.
- Cons
- A camper is definitely one with nature because there is not any cellular phone service.
- The road leading to the campsites is rough, so a car is not recommended.
- Bug repellent is a must because ticks and other bugs have made Richland Creek Wilderness their home.
- One of the campsites might be a local hangout causing vehicles to be driving by all during the night.
- Vault toilets are not close and not easily found and there are no hookups.
- Pros
- Some campsites offer extra privacy.
- Home of the Ozarks Highland Trail.
- A beautiful waterfall close to the campground that can be heard at campsites.
- Very shaded due to being a very wooded area with beautiful trees.
- Vault toilets available.
- Cons
- The Ozarks Highland Trail can be a very long and strenuous trail that is meant for backpacking, not hiking.
- Haw Creek is known to rise during rainfall which could cause danger to campers.
- User's fee is charged.
- Picnic sites are available which could cause the noise of more people.
- No hook-ups.
Richland Creek Campground is not an easy place to find. This rustic campground is located near Highway 16 and Forest Road 1205 which is just ten miles east of Ben Hur, Ark. One would follow Forest Road 1205 until campsites were in sight. Most of the campsites are located on the left side of the road which is the same side that the creek runs along.
An all-terrain vehicle is recommended because there is a lot of hills and it is a dirt road that is very rough.
Location of Haw Creek Falls Campground
Following Highway 123 north of Hagarville, Ark. will lead to the Haw Creek Falls Campground. The campground is easily accessible from the highway. The road is made for any vehicle and also by camping trailers.
Related Sources
The Natural State is filled with much wilderness beauty that can be seen by camping at the two rustic campgrounds of Richland Creek and Haw Creek Falls.
The Arkansas Adventure Guide that can be found at real estate companies gives more helpful information about these two campgrounds and more.
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