Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area Is A Magical Waterfall Campground In Arkansas

You'll find plenty of places to cool off in the Natural State on a hot summer's day. We've talked before about a waterfall swimming hole in Arkansas ... but what if you want to camp, swim, and hike near a waterfall? Luckily, there's a great spot for camping in Arkansas with waterfalls. Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area is one of the best places to camp in Arkansas - especially if you're looking for campgrounds with waterfalls! At the recreation area, you'll find nine primitive campsites. Most of them come with pedestal grills and picnic tables. The best thing about this campground is that you can see Haw Creek Falls from the campground, and it's only a short hike to two more waterfalls!

Though it's a fantastic place for camping in Arkansas or even just to explore for an afternoon, it is a primitive campsite, so you’ll need to keep in mind that there are pit-style toilets, but no showers, sinks, or electricity. You’ll need to bring your own water, too!

Haw Creek Falls is a spectacular 8-foot cascading waterfall.

Even away from the falls, Haw Creek is totally gorgeous.

You can swim in the pool beneath the falls.

You’ll also find this fantastic swimming hole nearby, along with many other places to take a dip.

The area is a great place to hike. You can even stop off for a picnic.

Pam’s Grotto is a fairly easy hike across Highway 123 from the Haw Creek Recreation Area...

...and Pack Rat Falls is even easier to reach.

It's on the same side of the highway as the campground.

Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area is one of the best places to camp in Arkansas. It's worth a visit, even if you aren't brave enough for primitive camping and just want to visit for the afternoon.

To find Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area, you have to go about 12 miles southwest of the community of Pelsor on Arkansas Highway 123. For more information, visit the USDA website.

So, what do you think? Are you ready to visit this spot for camping in Arkansas with waterfalls? Know of some more of the best places to camp in Arkansas? Tell us in the comments section.