What's a good camping spot near Hot Springs Arkansas?

Question

I want someplace near a swimming spot and hopefully a hot spring? I want someplace primitive and far from other people, I don't want no bathrooms and showers and RVs around. Well, OK bathrooms would be acceptable, but definitely not RVs. Does such a spot exist legally or should I just leave the jeep on the highway and walk til I find it?

Answer 1

albert pike, wolf penn gap, or bard springs these are all nice places to go about an hour from hot springs caney creek wma the landscape is breathtaking i go every year and go bear hunting for a week just to get away i usually do more whiskey drinking than bear huntingthough  

Answer 2

Dispersed RV camping (boondocking) is permitted on the Ouachita National Forest. Some camping rules exist. Typical USDA Forest Service (USFS) rules are 14 day limited stay before moving to a new location. The distance you may need to move may vary by location, so you should consult with the local USFS office for rules and restrictions.

Ouachita National Forest

100 Reserve Street

P.O. Box 1270

Federal Building

Hot Springs, AR 71902 [phone]

Dispersed Camping

Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. "Dispersed camping" is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground, and is generally allowed anywhere except where posted as closed.

Dispersed camping may mean no toilet facilities or treated water are located nearby, and no fire grates are provided. Typically, dispersed camping is not allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas or trailheads. Many people drive out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find a clearing or a spot near a stream or with a view of the mountains.

There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. By applying Leave No Trace practices, you will ensure a safe, clean and positive experience for your family and the environment.