Best camping near Cotter
31 campgrounds · 31 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Cotter, Arkansas — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 31 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Bull Shoals State Park
Fair
3.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Bull Shoals State Park Camping Area in Arkansas offers picturesque views of the Ozark Mountains and easy access to nearby activities like fishing, boating, and hiking. The…
Why 100: 44 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake
Fair
3.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Arkansas. Situated near the stunning Bull Shoals Lake, it offers a range of amenities…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Point Return City Park
Fair
4.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Point Return City Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Arkansas. This lovely campground offers a variety of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Dam Site - Bull Shoals Lake
Fair
4.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Dam Site - Bull Shoals Lake camping area in Arkansas is a picturesque campground offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. With its stunning location on Bull Shoals…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Oakland - Bull Shoals Lake
Fair
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Oakland - Bull Shoals Lake camping area, located in the state of Arkansas, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides both tent and RV camping sites…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Ozark Isle - Bull Shoals Lake
Fair
9.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Ozark Isle - Bull Shoals Lake camping area in Arkansas offers campers a serene and picturesque setting to enjoy the great outdoors. Situated on the stunning Bull Shoals Lake…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Pontiac
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Located in the state of Missouri, Pontiac Camping Area is a picturesque campground offering a range of amenities for campers. Situated in the heart of nature, the campground…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Rush Landing - Buffalo National River
Fair
13.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Rush Landing, located in the Buffalo National River camping area in Arkansas, offers a serene and picturesque environment for campers to enjoy. This campground provides various…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Rush
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Rush camping area, located in the state of Arkansas, offers a range of amenities for campers seeking a serene and scenic outdoor experience. Situated near the Ozark National…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Cranfield - Norfolk Lake
Fair
14.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Cranfield - Norfolk Lake camping area, located in the state of Arkansas, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Situated on the shores of Norfolk Lake, this…
Why 100: 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Camp Matney
Fair
14.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Camp Matney is a free tent camping area located near Searcy in central Arkansas. The campground does not accommodate RVs or caravans, making it suitable for tent campers only…
Why 100: 63 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake
Fair
16.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake camping area, located in Arkansas, is a picturesque campground offering various amenities for an enjoyable camping experience. The campground provides…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Buffalo Point D Loop
Fair
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Buffalo Point D Loop Camping Area is a picturesque campsite located in the Buffalo National River, Arkansas. With its serene surroundings and a variety of amenities, it is an…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Buffalo Point E Loop
Fair
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Buffalo Point E Loop camping area is located in Buffalo National River, Arkansas. The campground provides stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys, and visitors can…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Buffalo Point C Loop
Fair
17.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Buffalo Point C Loop camping area is located in the Buffalo National River area in Arkansas. This camping area offers beautiful views of the surrounding Ozark Mountains and…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Cotter
The Cotter area has 31 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Cotter
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.