Dispersed Camping in Johnson County, Arkansas
Showing 127 locations in Johnson County.
Alexander Road Dispersed
An isolated gravel corridor featuring primitive spurs and secluded pull-offs winding through native Ozark forest near multiple waterfalls.
Ark Western Road 27 Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options along Ark Western Road 27 in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. This gravel forest road runs through beautiful wooded terrain, offering peaceful, shaded areas suitable for self-contained rigs.
Ashlock Forest Road
A quiet forest road corridor in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest suitable for dispersed camping.
Ashlock Road & Fire Tower Lookout
Dispersed camping corridor along Ashlock Road leading up to the historic Ashlock Fire Tower. While the lower sections of the gravel road are relatively standard, the final climb to the lookout becomes a rugged, rocky forest track with steep sections. At the summit, a loop turnaround offers panoramic forest vistas of the surrounding Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Basaham Road
A tranquil national forest road corridor offering primitive dispersed camping options under a canopy of pines and hardwoods.
Bear Creek
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Bear Creek in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, featuring flat forested sites with easy access.
Big Bee Ridge & Forest Spur Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Big Bee Ridge and adjacent spur roads in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area features shaded primitive sites surrounded by rolling forest hills, situated close to Shaft Point and Slot Rock Falls.
Big Flat and Butts Ridge Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Big Flat/Butts Ridge Road and connecting forest spurs. The area provides peaceful wooded sites in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, close to scenic hiking and waterfalls.
Big Flat Road Dispersed
An improved native dirt and gravel corridor within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, featuring primitive campsites near popular trail systems and waterfalls.
Big Piney Rest Area - Eastbound
A paved rest area on eastbound Interstate 40. Amenities include clean restrooms, free Wi-Fi, picnic tables, and a potable water spigot on the left side of the main building.
Bonanza Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Bonanza Road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Conveniently located near Wolf Pen Campground and Doppelganger Falls.
Brushy Ridge Road Dispersed
A system of quiet dispersed camping sites along Brushy Ridge Road and adjacent forest spurs. This corridor runs through scenic deciduous woods near several minor landmarks and local hollows.
Bugtussell Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Bugtussell Road and surrounding spurs within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, located near the Little Mulberry Overlook.
Bull Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Bull Mountain Road and its adjacent forest spurs in the scenic Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Bull Springs Road Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping situated along Bull Springs Road. This area provides convenient forest pull-offs on a more stable surface than nearby dirt tracks.
Cazort Tower Road
An elevated forest service road offering several flat dispersed pullouts situated near Katie Knob and the scenic Ozark Ridge.
Cedar Creek
Dispersed camping sites located near Cedar Creek in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Chinquapin East Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites along Chinquapin East Road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Subject to seasonal access rules, often aligned with local recreational seasons.
Clarksville Admin Road Dispersed
An easily accessible forest corridor with a bituminous surface treatment, offering straightforward access to dispersed camping settings within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Clay Knob Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunity along Clay Knob road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Cowan Road Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping corridor along Cowan Road and its spurs within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area features quiet wooded settings typical of the Ozark mountains.
Dripping Springs Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along Dripping Springs road, located in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Dry Creek Road
A tranquil corridor along Dry Creek Road offering rustic dispersed camping settings inside the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Elkins Hollow Forest Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Elkins Hollow Road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, featuring a mix of native dirt and gravel road surfaces.
Forest Road 1548 Ridge Dispersed
A scenic ridge camping area along Forest Road 1548 in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. The ridge offers beautiful vistas and spectacular sunsets. The approach from Oark is relatively manageable, while the approach from Yale is highly rugged and requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle.
Forest Road Spur 1003
A short, quiet forest spur road surrounded by dense Ozark woods, providing basic primitive camping pullouts.
Forest Road Spur 1116
A quiet National Forest spur road offering dispersed camping access in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Forest Road Spur 3d4e Dispersed
Quiet forest service spur road offering dispersed camping within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. Tucked away in a peaceful wooded setting with easy access to Accord Hollow Falls.
Forest Road Spur c461 Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor located along a quiet Forest Service spur road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. The setting features dense forest canopy with nearby hiking opportunities near Lichen Falls.
Forest Spur - Garlands Knob North
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-material forest spur road. Situated within the dense hardwood forests of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, this area offers peaceful, primitive camping spots.
Forest Spur - Hess Knob
A primitive dirt road spur leading into the dense woods of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Ideal for high-clearance vehicles or smaller setups seeking wilderness isolation.
Forest Spur - Johnson County
A basic, remote dispersed camping spur located in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering standard roadside camping on native material. Ideal for self-contained rigs looking for a quiet night.
Forest Spur - Napoleon Knob
Secluded dispersed camping off a forest spur road west of Garlands Knob and near Napoleon Knob. This area provides primitive camp options surrounded by nature in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Forest Spur - Ozone Recreation Area
A quiet dispersed camping spur in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, positioned near the Ozone Recreation Area. Ideal for a secluded overnight stay on natural terrain.
Forest Spur - Walterfall Hollow
Primitive dispersed camping sites along an improved native-material spur road. Situated north of Walterfall Hollow in a deeply forested section of the Ozarks.
Forest Spur (Clarksville) Dispersed Camping
A quiet national forest spur corridor near Clarksville, providing secluded spots under a heavy tree canopy. Ideally situated for hikers exploring nearby Accord Hollow and Estep Creek.
Forest Spur (FR 50093b02) Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Spur in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. This dirt road offers primitive sites nestled in the woods with seasonal access constraints.
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A quiet and secluded forest spur road offering basic dispersed camping opportunities in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests.
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Wooded dispersed camping along a quiet native material forest spur road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests.
Forest Spur 85d Dispersed
A quiet forest spur road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native material pullouts.
Forest Spur 8936 Dispersed
A quiet forest road spur within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The native material surface leads into dense woods, offering excellent opportunities for dispersed camping close to scenic hiking trails and pristine local creeks.
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Dispersed camping along a native material forest spur road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests.
Forest Spur abd Dispersed
A secluded dirt spur offering single-rig camping options immersed in the natural canopy of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed - Bear Skull Falls
Quiet dispersed camping spur situated in the dense woods of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The site provides a peaceful, remote forest setting within walking distance of Bear Skull Falls and Sunset Falls.
Forest Spur Dispersed - Hobo Falls Area
Secluded dispersed camping off a Forest Service spur road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Surrounded by mature hardwood forest, this peaceful area is located a short hike from multiple scenic waterfalls.
Forest Spur Dispersed - Ozark National Forest
Quiet dispersed camping options located along forested spurs within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area features peaceful, wooded surroundings suitable for self-contained rigs.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Cowan Knob)
Deeply forested dispersed sites along an improved spur road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, providing convenient access to Cowan Knob and Lichen Falls.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Johnson County)
A quiet forest road spur within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering dispersed camping in a secluded wooded setting near Accord Hollow Falls.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Newton County)
Secluded dispersed camping off a quiet forest spur road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, located near the Newton County High Point.
Forest Spur Dispersed Area (FR 45a7232f)
Dispersed camping options located along an Ozark-St. Francis National Forest spur road, offering quiet, natural surroundings.
Forest Spur Dispersed Area (FR 4a968d13)
A secluded dispersed camping corridor along an Ozark-St. Francis National Forest spur road, offering quiet surroundings for smaller groups.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping (Clarksville)
Dispersed camping options located along a Forest Service spur road in the Johnson County section of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Rustic dispersed camping along forest spurs in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The dirt spurs offer quiet, shaded sites nestled under a dense canopy of trees.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping corridor located along an Ozark-St. Francis National Forest spur road. This primitive area offers flat spots nestled under a dense hardwood forest canopy within hiking distance of Lynn Hollow.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping area along a forest spur road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering quiet, shaded camping away from main roads.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Scenic forest spur corridor located within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. This area offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities on a native material surface, surrounded by mature trees. Excellent proximity to local hiking trails and scenic waterfalls.
Forest Spur e40 Dispersed
A quiet forest spur ideal for small rigs, located deep within the native woodlands of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Forest Spur
A secluded forest spur road within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options in a lush woodland environment.
Forest Spur
A quiet spur road located in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering standard primitive campsites under a canopy of dense trees.
Forest Spur
A quiet dispersed camping area located along a forest spur road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Forest Spur
A quiet, wooded dispersed camping spur within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering standard primitive forest settings near Thompson Knob.
Forest Spur
A quiet forest spur road located in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest near Lamar. Offers secluded, primitive dispersed camping with easy passenger vehicle access.
Forest Spur Road
A secluded forest spur road nestled deep within the hardwood forest of the Ozarks, offering isolated primitive camping.
Forest Spur Road
Dispersed camping sites nestled along a quiet forest spur in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area is highly convenient for visiting Spainhour Falls, Aspen Falls, and other local waterfalls.
Fredrick Point Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Fredrick Point Road and its connected forest spur in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Gillian Road Dispersed Spot
A basic dispersed camping option located along Gillian Road inside the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Suitable for small to mid-sized self-contained rigs.
Gobbler's Knob Dispersed Area
Quiet dispersed camping spots located along Gobbler's Knob Road and connecting forest spurs. Positioned within the scenic Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, this area offers peaceful forested surroundings close to natural landmarks like Devils Knob.
Grassy Point Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor along Grassy Point Road, located just north of the Horsehead Lake Recreation Area in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Harris Shooting Range Road
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along an National Forest road inside the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The surrounding wooded terrain offers peaceful surroundings with easy access to nearby hiking points.
Haw Creek Campground
A popular Forest Service campground situated along Haw Creek, offering scenic campsites nestled in the trees near Haw Creek Falls. It is a primitive area with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Access involves crossing a low-water bridge, which may close during heavy rain due to flash flooding risks.
Highway 123 & FR 1405 Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping corridor located off Highway 123 and Forest Road 1405 in the Big Piney Ranger District of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area features secluded forest clearings and riverside pull-offs along scenic creeks. While some initial spurs are manageable for standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions, deeper access roads and creek crossings require high-clearance or 4WD vehicles due to deep ruts, exposed roots, and large rocks.
Horsehead Lake Recreation Area
A developed, primitive campground situated along scenic Horsehead Lake in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Features cement pads, picnic tables, grills, potable water, and vault toilets. Flush toilets and showers are accessible up at the main day-use area.
Horsewater Ridge
This dispersed camping corridor along Horsewater Ridge Road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest offers scenic woodlands and peaceful rustic camping.
Hunt Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Hunt Road and its spurs within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area features dense hardwood and pine forest scenery, providing decent privacy and quiet, peaceful surroundings.
Jim Ridge Road Dispersed
A quiet ridge-top dispersed camping corridor along Jim Ridge Road, featuring scenic forested pull-offs perfect for self-contained camping.
Kirby Ridge Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities located along Kirby Ridge Road and its connecting forest spurs within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Lamar Forest Spurs - Haw Creek Falls Area
A pair of peaceful forest spurs in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest near Lamar. These native material roads provide quiet, heavily wooded dispersed camping spots close to Haw Creek Falls and local recreation areas.
Love's RV Campsite Clarksville
A small and tidy commercial RV stop featuring four clean, concrete pull-through sites equipped with full hookups (water, electricity, and sewer) situated adjacent to a travel plaza.
Love's Travel Stop Clarksville
A large commercial travel stop offering level asphalt parking areas for overnight RV stays, positioned away from the main semi-truck parking. Offers basic travel plaza amenities including showers, convenience store, and select hookups.
Lower Shoal Creek Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Lower Shoal Creek and its branching forest spurs within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Wooded and quiet, this area offers several primitive pull-offs.
Mcconnell A Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping spots along the Mcconnell A forest corridor within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Middle Ridge Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Middle Ridge Road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Offers roadside clearings among mature trees with easy access to regional exploring.
Mikles Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites located along Mikles road within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Set in a quiet, rural wooded area near Woods Mountain.
Mineral Springs Dispersed Camping
Dispersed campsites nested along the Mineral Springs forest corridor within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area features quiet wooded pull-offs with established stone fire rings and scenic surrounds.
Mount Levi Dispersed Camping Area
Scenic dispersed camping spots located near Mount Levi. The area offers beautiful forested settings near a flowing creek with a picturesque waterfall, but features challenging and technical access routes due to deep washouts on certain spurs.
Mullins Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Mullins Road and its adjacent forest spurs in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. The area is heavily wooded, quiet, and offers access to nearby waterfalls.
Murray Creek & Woods Mountain Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping area in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest offers quiet roadside pull-offs and spurs along Murray Creek Road and Woods Mountain Road (CR-4540). The area features scenic valley views, particularly from a clearing near the utility easement, though power lines are visible. Sites are generally basic dirt or gravel turnouts with no amenities, suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a peaceful forest setting.
Napolean Knob Forest Road
Dispersed camping corridor along Napolean Knob Forest Road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Quiet, wooded clearings provide peaceful dispersed options.
O-Deer Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed campsites located along O-deer Road and nearby forest spurs, offering a secluded mountain setting in the Ozarks.
Oark Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options situated along Oark Road within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The route features improved native material roads with straightforward access to pristine hardwood forests and scenic local creeks.
Old Porter Road
A rustic forest road corridor offering primitive dispersed camping options in a peaceful, wooded setting within the national forest.
Owens Camp Dispersed
Primitive camping opportunities along Owens Camp road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering serene wooded pull-offs.
Ozark Forest Spur (South) Dispersed
A secluded forest spur road corridor offering dispersed camping in a typical Ozark wooded setting.
Ozark Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along an Ozark-St. Francis National Forest spur road, offering a peaceful wooded setting with standard forest access.
Ozark Forest Spur
A quiet, native-surface forest spur offering dispersed camping options in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Ozark Ridge Campground
A developed private campground featuring open pull-through sites suitable for all types of large rigs. Offers convenient hookups and basic amenities in a quiet rural setting.
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest - Unnamed Road 295e
A secluded dispersed camping area along an unnamed forest road within the Johnson County portion of the national forest.
Ozone Campground
A scenic and quiet national forest campground featuring 8 to 10 designated drive-up sites. Each site offers a tent pad, picnic table, grill, and fire ring. Visitors can enjoy an interpretive historic trail and direct access to the Ozark Highlands Trail. The facility includes vault toilets, trash collection, and water at the central pavilion.
Panther Branch Dispersed Camping
Primitive forest camping corridor along Panther Branch Road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Features scattered pullouts surrounded by rolling hills and native Arkansas woodland.
Panther Road Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Panther Road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. Surrounded by dense woods, this area is highly secluded yet accessible to several scenic hollows and knobs.
Pea Ridge Dispersed Camping
A scenic corridor in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest along Pea Ridge Road and its adjacent forest spurs. The zone offers rustic dispersed camping spots surrounded by hardwood forest.
Piney Bay Campground
A scenic developed campground on the shores of Dardanelle Lake, offering 68 reservable sites with electric hookups. Amenities include hot showers, boat ramps, a swim beach, and a playground.
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Poison Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Poison Road within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area provides access to nearby natural features like Doppelganger Falls and Wolf Pen Campground.
Red Bird A
A seasonal forest corridor located within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping during late autumn and early winter.
Red Bird Road Dispersed
Highly secluded dispersed camping spots along Red Bird Road and neighboring spurs in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Reeves Fork Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Reeves Fork in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, featuring native material surfaces suitable for passenger vehicles.
Rich Knob Spur
A scenic forest spur road winding near Rich Knob in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Suitable for small to mid-sized rigs looking for quiet primitive dispersed camping.
Sally Ann Road
A forest corridor along Sally Ann Road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering peaceful primitive camping options.
Shaft Point
Dispersed camping corridor along Shaft Point Road, offering quick access to the scenic Devils Knob area and high ridge views in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Shoal Bay Campground
Shoal Bay Campground is an established, developed recreation area managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Lake Dardanelle. This campground features paved RV loops with 45 reservable, electrical hookup sites alongside excellent boating and fishing access. Modern amenities include hot showers, a boat ramp, and a playground, offering a comfortable lakeside camping experience.
Sinclair Point Dispersed
A quiet forest service road leading to Sinclair Point in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping.
Sinclair Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options along the Sinclair forest corridor in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Sorghum Hollow Campground
A primitive, first-come, first-served developed campground situated in a secluded forest setting. Offers basic amenities for campers seeking a quiet forest retreat.
Southwest Road Dispersed
Dispersed campsites located within a light pine forest along the Southwest and Forest Spur roads in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area features pre-existing fire rings, good shade, and quiet wooded surroundings.
Spadra Park Campground
A developed lakeside campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along the Arkansas River. The park features spacious paved sites, electric and water hookups, hot showers, flush toilets, and boat ramps. While scenic and adjacent to a marina, a nearby railway brings occasional train noise.
Stephens Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed forest camping located along Stephens Road and adjacent forest spurs in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Sulphur Branch Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest corridor along Sulphur Branch road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, surrounded by beautiful native woodland.
Turkey Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed campsites along Turkey Ridge Road and its associated forest spurs in the scenic Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area is heavily wooded and offers good privacy for campers looking for a secluded forest retreat.
Upper Sarah Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Upper Sarah Road and its spurs within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area features secluded dirt road pull-outs winding through dense Ozark forest.
Walmart Supercenter
A paved commercial parking lot offering convenient single-night overnight stays. Conveniently located near the highway with grassy areas for pets.
Wet Sprada Forest Roads
Dispersed camping corridor encompassing Wet Sprada Road and adjoining forest spurs. Located in the scenic Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, this area offers excellent access to local natural waterfalls like Lucy Falls and Aspen Falls.
White Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping along White Road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, located close to Highway 123 Falls.
Williams Forest Road
Dispersed camping corridor along Williams Forest Road within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Wooded campsites sit near the Ozone Recreation Area, offering a peaceful retreat.
Wolf Pen Campground
Wolf Pen Campground is a developed, first-come, first-served National Forest campground along Wolf Pen road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. It offers quiet, shady camping spots near a creek loop.
Wolf Pen Forest Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping along forest spurs near Wolf Pen Campground in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. These roads feature dirt and native material surfaces running through thick forest, providing quiet and rustic sites close to natural areas like High Bank Twin Falls.
Wolf Ridge Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping sites located along Wolf Ridge road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests.