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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
All to yourself
98% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Located at the southern foothills of the Ouachita Mountains and the northwestern edge of Lake Greeson, this 6 acre plot of land is part of a gentle hillside that descends into the lake. Enjoy two trails to Lake Greeson and easily access nearby boat launches, public beaches, parks, and much more! Come make yourself at home on Bluegill Hill and enjoy the small lake village lifestyle!Deer Hunting Season: Sept.-Dec. 28th. **Wear appropriate orange or bright colored attire while hiking on public land** (A hat or cap is sufficient)
Enjoy seclusion in a forested nook at the bottom of Bluegill Hill, at Lake Greeson in SW Arkansas. Fox Nook is a primitive campsite that offers total privacy and lots of shade within a young forest of mostly oak and pine trees.
There's plenty of space that comes with booking a stay at Fox Nook, so that offers you a few choices on where to set up. All of the following are part of your booking, so choose one or all! Fox Nook is the main attraction, has small yard table, bbq pit, and fire ring. However, there is also a tiny spot just uphill to Fox Nook with leveled ground that will accommodate a small tent. Then there is the small ridge area about 20 yards above Fox Nook. It's part of the road in and is a loop, so it's great for trailers over 12' or any larger setup than what can fit in Fox Nook. So yeah, plenty of options for you, all part of your booking!
It's a perfect part of Bluegill Hill to accommodate a campsite and I think you're going to love it!
There are two hiking trails that lead to the lake and both require only a few minutes of walking. Kitty Cove trail is the shortest walk, about 2 or 3 minutes, and leads to a secluded cove with two islands. Bennett Cove trail takes about 4 minutes to walk and joins into a road from a small neighborhood of vacation cabins (and very few full-time residents), so it is possible that this area might have a few friendly folks enjoying the lake. It is a great area to swim and sunbathe on the shale shoreline.
After a short distance on these trails, you will be leaving Bluegill Hill's private property and entering public land that surrounds the lake. A large buffer of land along shoreline, and the lake, is overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers. It's all open to the public, but this area of the lake sees very little traffic and remains a hidden gem.
At dawn, nature wakes up and the songbirds sing, occasionally crows visit, and I also have chickens at the top of the hill. The roosters have a powerful voice but the ridge above the campsite and the trees do a great job of deflecting and muffling the sound. The most unnatural sound will be from the occasional semi-truck traveling along the highway. It's a small highway, not a main thoroughfare, and they rarely transport on weekends. All areas along the northern edge of Lake Greeson are close to the highway, luckily Fox Nook is one that is tucked pretty well into the forest but it's not immune to the sound of the occasional weekday semi-truck. By 10 a.m. the breeze picks up from the south and helps push back any highway noise.
*My canoe is NOT avsilable* *My outdoor chairs are temporarily unavailable* *Price for firewood is based on what you think is fair, how much you use, and/or can afford. Suggested minimim price $5/bundle. Further info is available at campsite, such as Venmo and Paypal, as well as a small box for cash.*
Booking price already includes all applicable taxes for state sales and local tourism. Thank you for visiting Arkansas, the Natural State!
RV details
Campervans and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 20 feet allowed
A three-point turn is needed to get out of Fox Nook's main area, however you may also camp on ridge above and utilize it's loop-feature. The area between ridge and the main camp area is well maintained and easy to walk back and forth, about 20 yards.
Pull-in site
A three-point turn is needed to get out of Fox Nook's main area, however you may also camp on ridge above and utilize it's loop-feature. The area between ridge and the main camp area is well maintained and easy to walk back and forth, about 20 yards.
Surface type: Loose Gravel
I consider site to be small to medium, however so far it has easily accommodated 4Runner w/13' trailer, and different group had 2 vans as well as car.
Surface levelness: Flat
I consider site to be small to medium, however so far it has easily accommodated 4Runner w/13' trailer, and different group had 2 vans as well as car.
No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs
Doesn't accommodate slideouts
A three-point turn is needed to get out of Fox Nook's main area, however you may also camp on ridge above and utilize it's loop-feature. The area between ridge and the main camp area is well maintained and easy to walk back and forth, about 20 yards.
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
8 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firepit. Firewood sold here at sliding scale prices. Whatever you think is fair and can afford. More info on hanging box in Fox Nook. As with all camping protocol, do not transport wood from one zone to another. Foreign pests, larva, bacteria/mold, etc, might damage a local forest. You do not have to purchase my firewood, you may bring from anywhere in Pike County Arkansas. Message me with any questions.
Toilet available
Flush toilet, portable toilet. Comfort Station with flush toilet & well-water spigot/hose 400 feet from site (center of property). Camp toilet on-site with make-shift privacy. Basic system uses aluminum frame commode, bucket and plastic bags. For solid waste only. Cleaned/Sanitized after checkout. Everything provided except toilet paper. Place bag into bucket, use bungee cord to keep from folding in on itself, add sawdust... Tie off bag and place into holding container alongside restroom area.
Pets allowed
Off leash. Please keep your pet within range of your return call. Do not allow any animal to venture to top of the hill (up by house and chicken coop). You can take with you to water meadow but on leash. I prefer no animal at top of hill by house. My dog loves people but any animal near house or chickens will stress her out, as well as the chickens. Other than that, off-leash is fine and have a great time!
Bins available
Trash bin. Eventually all trash will need to go to bin at top of hill, by driveway. If you prefer to leave in bins on-site, I'm happy to remove after checkout. Be aware of attracting raccoons with trash buildup.
No potable water
Bring your own water, purify from spigot. Well water spigot/hose at center of property 400 feet from site.
No showers
Bathe in lake. Well-water spigot/hose at comfort station, 400 feet from site.
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
site has 1 small table by firepit
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 1:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 3 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Great spot, clean and accommodating, host was very kind and left me to my devices will be back
Darian T.
7 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Spot close to the river!
16 ft car · Group trip
Nice cozy spot, walk to the river was nice and the host was a cool guy.
Toni G.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
First Time Visitors
Tent · Group trip
We really enjoyed Fox Run. Kitty Cove trail down to the lake was a short walk that our older parents made with ease. The site easily accommodated our wrangler, and overland trailer, alone with tents and a Tundra. We loved the shade, and didn't even set up our canopy. We'd love to come back someday.
Mattie B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent
The site felt very safe and secluded. Charles is a great host, very friendly and helpful. He let me borrow a hat because I forgot to bring orange for hunting season. The site is an easy walk to the lake and had plenty of places to make camp. I had a fantastic trip with beautiful weather and driving through the mountains in the fall was absolutely beautiful.
Rick B.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Awesome Spot!
Tent · With kids
If you are into primitive car camping and being the only ones around, just do it. We had a great stay and Charles was great. Bring water shoes. You'll want to get into the lake!
Brandon S.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Fox Nook Trip
Tent
We drove up from Texas did the talimena scenic drive amazing views all the way threw goes from Oklahoma up threw Arkansas. Camp site is secluded you do hear some traffic from the hwy but isn't bad. Can see lots of stars threw the open canopy above the tent site. If needing fishing worms or a hot meal turn right out of the driveway and the gas station down the road on the left has the good fishing worms and a grill/deli inside. General store little farther same direction has some odd and ends camping supplies, food things, stuff along those lines. Driving distance from many state parks to do a day trip if wanted to. We dove over to Crooked creek did some hiking in the woods there found lots of natural quarts laying around also down the dirt road from there is little Missouri falls the dirt road will take you all the way through the national forest and its a gorgeous drive very narrow road tho. 30 min drive to Crater of diamonds state park where you can dig for diamonds and keep what you find. Bennet cove is alot deeper has full access to the river only fished kitty cove caught lots of blue cats and large mouth at kitty cove between 1-4lbs. Highly recommended watching the sun set from kitty cove we cooked dinner lake side on the colman watching the sun set while fishing was the perfect evening (we brought a wagon to haul back and fourth). If wanting your own private space but still driving distance from many things perfect place was a much needed and enjoyed weekend.
Location
Kirby, Pike, Arkansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa) (Quapaw), and Caddo First Nations according to