Free Camping in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
32 mapped campsites within 45 mi · AR
Bluffs, hollows, and rivers across the Ozark plateau.
Public agency campgrounds (17)
Campgrounds run by a public agency (USFS, BLM, NPS, state or county). Many are low-cost; fees and seasons vary by site.
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Ozone Rec Area
Johnson County, AR
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West Campground
Newton County, AR
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Steel Creek Campground
Ponca, AR
toilets
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Moccasin Gap Campground
Freeman Springs, AR
drinking_water · hookups
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Kyle's Landing
Mount Sherman, AR
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Erbie Campground
Erbie, AR
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Ozark Campground
Pruitt, AR
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Richland Creek Recreation Area
Searcy County, AR
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Vine Prairie Park Campground
Mulberry, AR
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Campsite 9
Mount Nebo, AR
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Campsite 6
Mount Nebo, AR
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Campsite 5
Mount Nebo, AR
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Campsite 4
Mount Nebo, AR
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Campsite 1
Mount Nebo, AR
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Old Post Road
Russellville, AR
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Woolum Campground
Woolum, AR
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Brock Creek Campground & Trailhead
Van Buren County, AR
Other campgrounds (15)
Campgrounds without a listed managing agency. Expect a nightly fee and check availability before arriving.
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Castle Bluff Camp
Newton County, AR
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Mill Creek Outfitters
Combs, AR
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Aux Arc Park
South Ozark, AR
drinking_water · dump_station
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White Rock Mountain Campground
Franklin County, AR
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Sam's Throne campsite
Spence Junction, AR
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Cove Lake
Logan County, AR
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Quarry Horse Camp
Logan County, AR
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Cameron Bluff Campground
Logan County, AR
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West Fork Point Remove Creek Site Eight Reservoir
Pope County, AR
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Informal Campsite
Washington County, AR
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Hike-in campground
Washington County, AR
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Quail Valley
Washington County, AR
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Fort Smith Alma RV Park
Alma, AR
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Rock Hole Camp
Crawford County, AR
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Junction Camp
Crawford County, AR
Nearby overnight alternatives (not camping)
These are places where RVers commonly park overnight with permission. They are not campsites — no chairs, no slide-outs, no fires.
Highway rest areas (6)
State-operated rest areas. Overnight rules are set by each state DOT and change — confirm posted signage on arrival.
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Ozark Rest Area - Westbound
Ozark, AR
restrooms · picnic · trash
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Ozark Rest Area – Eastbound
Ozark, AR
restrooms · picnic · trash
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Big Piney Rest Area – Eastbound
Piney, AR
restrooms · picnic · trash
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Overlook Rest Area - Westbound
Piney, AR
restrooms · picnic · trash
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Big Piney Rest Area - Westbound
London, AR
restrooms · picnic · trash
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Brentwood
Brentwood, AR
restrooms · picnic · trash
Truck stops & travel centers (8)
Fuel stops that commonly tolerate overnight parking. Park away from truck lanes and never deploy camping gear.
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Love's Travel Stop
Clarksville, AR
fuel · showers · food · 24/7 · restrooms
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Love's Travel Stop
Ozark, AR
fuel · showers · food · 24/7 · restrooms
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Flying J
Russellville, AR
fuel · showers · food · 24/7 · restrooms
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Pilot
Russellville, AR
fuel · showers · food · 24/7 · restrooms
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Flying J Travel Center
Russellville, AR
fuel · showers · food · 24/7 · restrooms
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Pilot Travel Center
Russellville, AR
fuel · showers · food · 24/7 · restrooms
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Love's Travel Stop
Deans Market, AR
fuel · showers · food · 24/7 · restrooms
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Tobo's 66 Travel Plaza
Greenland, AR
fuel · showers · food · 24/7 · restrooms
Retailer & business overnight parking (18)
Store lots, casinos, and other businesses where overnight parking is permission-based. Always ask the manager and follow posted signs — this is parking, not camping.
Walmart
Walmart Supercenter
Clarksville, AR
restrooms · food · groceries
Walmart
Walmart
Ozark, AR
restrooms · food · groceries
Walmart
Walmart
Paris, AR
restrooms · food · groceries
Walmart
Walmart Supercenter
Huntsville, AR
restrooms · food · groceries
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Russellville, AR
food · restrooms
Walmart
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Russellville, AR
restrooms · food · groceries
Planet Fitness (24hr)
Planet Fitness
Russellville, AR
Walmart
Walmart Supercenter
Russellville, AR
restrooms · food · groceries
Lowe's
Lowe's
Russellville, AR
Walmart
Walmart Supercenter
Dardanelle, AR
restrooms · food · groceries
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Alma, AR
food · restrooms
Planet Fitness (24hr)
Planet Fitness
Fayetteville, AR
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