Dispersed Camping in Washington County, Arkansas
Showing 39 locations in Washington County.
Boston Mountain District, Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
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Brentwood Rest Area
A convenient public rest area located along Highway 71. Suitable for quick overnight stops, featuring restrooms, lit parking, and basic highway amenities.
Chapel Road Dispersed Area
Primitive dispersed camping options along Chapel Road and adjacent forest spurs in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Quiet, wooded setting perfect for self-contained rigs.
Cherry Kbench Dispersed
Located near Government Knob, this quiet forest road offers dispersed camping along its native-surface corridor. Surrounded by lush Ozark-St. Francis foliage, it is ideal for those seeking solitude.
Cowpatty Campground
A clean private campground offering electric and water hookups, an on-site dump station, and a bathhouse with hot showers.
Cracker Barrel Tontitown
A standard Cracker Barrel parking lot featuring dedicated, long RV/bus parking spaces at the rear. Good for a single-night stop.
Delaney Creek Dispersed Camping Area
Dispersed camping corridor located in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest along Delaney Creek Road and associated forest spurs. The area features scenic, quiet spots nested in a dense forest setting, ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful nature experience.
Devil's Den State Park Campground
A beautiful, wooded state park campground nestled in the Ozarks. It offers a variety of camping options including full hookups, water/electric sites, and primitive tent areas. Amenities include modern restrooms with hot showers, a dump station, and direct access to extensive hiking and mountain biking trails.
Devil's Racetrack Campground & Trailhead
Located past the horse campground within Devil's Den State Park, this area features hike-in campsites along the river adjacent to a large gravel parking lot, established in Spring 2023.
Forest Spur 8F Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor along a native-material forest spur in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, located near Shepherd Mountain. Ideal for those looking to escape the main routes.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest spur road within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options surrounded by dense hardwood and pine forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A rustic dispersed camping corridor along a quiet forest road spur within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along an Ozark-St. Francis National Forest road. It features several secluded sites nestled under a dense hardwood and pine forest canopy, offering close proximity to Vista Point Overlook and Devil's Den State Park. Ideal for those looking to camp in a rustic, wooded setting with easy access to regional hiking trails.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping area located along a forest spur road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The road winds through a lovely wooded setting, offering privacy and a peaceful environment.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet, native-surface spur road offering dispersed camping deep within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It provides a peaceful retreat surrounded by dense woodlands.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Tucked away in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, this native material road spur offers a secluded setting for dispersed camping. It is surrounded by beautiful forest scenery near Henderson Mountain.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This forest spur in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest provides a quiet environment for dispersed campers. The native-surface road winds through native hardwoods and pines.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping options situated along a dirt forest spur in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest near Elkins, Arkansas. This area offers quiet, wooded sites near Boone Mountain and is perfect for self-contained rigs seeking a simple forest stay.
Hog Valley RV Campground
A private, developed RV park off Highway 49. It features spaced-out sites and clean, modern restroom facilities. It is a convenient option for travelers looking for structured camping in the Greenland area.
Holt Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Holt Road in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Jones Fork Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor along Jones Fork road within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. This road provides several pull-offs suitable for rustic, self-contained camping.
Kenney Road Dispersed Area
A quiet, low-traffic forest road area north of Mulberry in the Washington County section of the national forest, ideal for secluded camping.
Lake Wedington Campground
A scenic developed US Forest Service campground located within the Lake Wedington Recreation Area, offering lakeside campsites and rental cabins. Visitors can enjoy boating (10 HP limit), canoeing, kayaking, and fishing on the quiet lake. The facility provides convenient paved access and serves as an excellent wooded retreat in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Lake Wedington Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor on USFS land near the Lake Wedington Recreation Area. While convenient for exploring Fayetteville, the pull-offs receive some daytime road noise and require occasional maintenance due to trash accumulation.
Long Road Dispersed
Gravel-based forest road offering dispersed camping opportunities in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest near Brannon Mountain. The road is accessible to a wide variety of rigs looking for a quiet mountain setting.
Martin Pedro Road
A native material forest road providing access to quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
McDonald's Parking & WiFi - Johnson
A commercial parking lot offering daytime parking and access to amenities, with a rear section suitable for larger vehicles to make short stops.
Mill Creek Outfitters
A developed site run by Mill Creek Outfitters, providing basic camping and outfitting services near Elkins, Arkansas. Ideal for exploring nearby Allard Mountain and the local trail systems.
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest - Southern West Fork Spurs
Wooded dispersed camping spurs within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest located just south of Devil's Den State Park. These rustic locations offer a quiet forest experience away from the busier campground areas.
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Dispersed - West Fork Spurs
Quiet dispersed camping spurs located in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest near West Fork. These spots offer shaded, wooded settings ideal for self-contained rigs looking for a peaceful wilderness retreat near Devil's Den.
Parsley Hollow Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The road winds through native forest, offering a peaceful setting with standard roadside pull-offs.
Pilot Travel Center - Tontitown
A commercial truck stop off Mathias Drive. Provides paved parking, restroom facilities, and quick access to services.
Quail Valley Campground Area
A rustic clearing area located near the head of the forest spur, providing a potential staging or primitive camping spot in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Suitable for small camper setups.
Rock Hole Camp
A primitive, tranquil camping area nestled along the creek in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Shander Branch Dispersed Area
A remote network of forest roads and spurs including Shander Branch, located in the scenic Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The area features quiet dispersed campsites situated under a dense forest canopy.
South Laverne Avenue Parking
A corridor of municipal parking spaces lined along South Laverne Avenue in Fayetteville, positioned near regional parklands and athletic complexes. This street-side location provides straightforward urban access, though overnight stays are strictly regulated by city municipal codes.
Tobo's Truck Stop
A large, open gravel parking lot located behind the fuel station and fast-food restaurant. It is commonly used by long-haul truckers and travelers looking for a free, simple overnight parking spot.
Walmart Supercenter on Pleasant
Paved retail parking lot suitable for quick, self-contained overnight stops. Conveniently located near regional services.
Wedington Forest Spur
A short native material forest road spur offering access to secluded dispersed camping near Lake Wedington.