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Red Fern

97%

· Witter, Madison, Arkansas

7 acres hosted by Sam And Michelle L.

2 lodging sites · 4 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Best in Arkansas: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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One of Arkansas' greatest treasures. Less than a minute from the Kings River Falls Trail-head, and nestled alongside the headwaters of the Kings River in Venus Arkansas. This is a remote and rugged campground with caves, bluffs, swimming holes and river a plenty. This campground has a grand exhibition of the same sandstone formation that is responsible for the Whitaker Point (Hawksbill Crag) formation. Clovis like points have been found here, and so one might assume the bluffs and crags here have been inhabited for millennia. This 7 acre property is completely surrounded by Arkansas Natural Heritage-Natural Area. There are miles of trails and cooling waters at every turn. If you like Kings River Falls, get ready to fall in love with this Red Fern Campground. So pack your curiosity, lace up your hiking boots, and let the whispering leaves guide you. Kings River Falls awaits, ready to share its secrets with those who listen. Where time slows down and the modern world fades away. Every turn reveals a new wonder; a hidden waterfall an unnoticed cave or bluff or a moss-covered boulder. It’s not just a place; it’s an experience an invitation to step beyond the ordinary and into a world where magic still thrives and fairy tales come alive. Here, the forest whispers secrets, and the river sings a timeless song. Most of our campsites are just yards away from a public swimming area, which is shared between our property and the Arkansas Natural Area. You should expect local traffic at the main swimming area during your stay. We have a private swimming area on our property which is just a short hike from the developed campsites (Please ask the camphost for directions). There are miles of county maintained bumpy dirt roads leading to the site. Expect your vehicle to get dusty. There is a creek crossing that is required to reach the campsites. We recommend high clearance and/or 4WD or AWD vehicles. If you are unable to cross the creek, you will need to park in the parking area and walk across the creek to reach your site.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Cave

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

97%

1091 ratings · 498 reviews

Beracah S.recommends

September 13, 2024

Site 1 - Kings River Falls Camping

Hidden gem

We loved our stay at this spot. So very peaceful with crystalline waters and awesome rock features. Definitely hope to stay here again!

Christopher L.

September 9, 2024

Site 1 - Kings River Falls Camping

Ehh… there are better spots.

We really enjoyed the spot, but there are a couple things that will likely prevent us from returning. 1: No cell service is true, which can be scary when you can’t call for help if needed. 2: The low level creek crossing was actually quite treacherous, and we had to attempt 4 times to get over it with our Ford van. That crossing is rough, as is the 5 miles of awful gravel roads to reach the campsite. Some of the road was so narrow that our van scratched on brush, so keep in mind if you have a large vehicle and nice paint. Once we were there, we enjoyed the spot.

Steven L.recommends

September 9, 2024

Site 5 - Kings River Falls Camping

I loved the privacy of the place! Will be coming back!

Mary G.recommends

September 9, 2024

Site 3 - Kings River Falls Camping

Camping and furry friends!

This was the perfect spot for our group of 4 to camp for the weekend! It’s a beautiful walk to the trail and the falls were beautiful, even though we went when the water was low. The two basset hounds who live on the property (who we named Brutus and Bella for the weekend) were one of our favorite parts of the trip. They wander around visiting each campsite and they even walked and slept by our side for an hour or so at a time before moving on to explore some more. Overall, this was a perfect getaway and reset and we wished we could have stayed longer!

Carrie G.recommends

September 8, 2024

Site 1 - Kings River Falls Camping

Perfect escape from city life

We had the best time staying at site 1 for a long weekend with friends. Super peaceful. Loved the camp dogs that came to visit. Very convenient to some amazing hikes and swimming holes. Would absolutely come back!

David H.recommends

September 2, 2024

Site 4 - Kings River Falls Camping

Nice Secluded Area

I think the site would have been a little easier to find if each site had a reflective sign identifying the number it was. We arrived after dark so it was a little confusing to make sure we were at the right spot. Other than that the site was fairly clean when we arrived and we did not have any issues during our stay. There was a couple nice trails we hiked and got to see a few small snakes and other various wildlife. Caught a couple small fish in the swimming holes there. Overall it was a delightful campsite to stay at and I wish we would have been able to stay a couple more days to explore more the area has to over. Will definitely put it on the list of campsites to revisit.

Location

Witter, Madison, Arkansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa) (Quapaw), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Caddo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking