Best camping near Scranton
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Scranton, 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 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Dardanelle State Park
Poor
18.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Lake Dardanelle State Park camping area, located in Arkansas, offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides campers with numerous…
Why 73: live conditions (poor) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#2
Piney Bay - Lake Dardanelle
Poor
11.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Piney Bay - Lake Dardanelle camping area, located in the state of Arkansas, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. Situated near Lake Dardanelle, this campground…
Why 70: live conditions (poor) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#3
Mount Nebo State Park
Poor
18.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Mount Nebo State Park is a scenic camping destination located in Arkansas. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. There are 34 campsites…
Why 71: live conditions (poor) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#4
Shoal Bay - Lake Dardanelle
Poor
6.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Shoal Bay - Lake Dardanelle camping area is located in the beautiful state of Arkansas. This campground offers various amenities to enhance your camping experience. It features…
Why 64: live conditions (poor) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#5
Cane Creek - Lake Dardanelle
Poor
1.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Cane Creek Lake Dardanelle camping area in Arkansas offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding forests. The area is perfect for fishing, boating, and hiking, with nearby…
Why 60: live conditions (poor) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#6
Waveland - Blue Mountain Lake
Poor
19.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Waveland - Blue Mountain Lake camping area, located in Arkansas, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This campground provides various amenities to ensure a…
Why 62: live conditions (poor) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#7
Mount Magazine State Park
Poor
14.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Mount Magazine State Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Arkansas. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 58: live conditions (poor) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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#8
Cameron Bluff
Poor
15.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Cameron Bluff Camping Area in Arkansas offers a picturesque setting with stunning views of the Ozark Mountains. The campground is first-come, first-serve and offers 17 sites with…
Why 58: live conditions (poor) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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#9
Spring Lake
Poor
15.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Spring Lake camping area is located in the state of Arkansas and offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 58: live conditions (poor) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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#10
Spring Lake Recreation Area
Poor
15.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
The Spring Lake Recreation Area in Arkansas is a fantastic camping destination for nature enthusiasts. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 58: live conditions (poor) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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#11
Spadra - Lake Dardanelle
Poor
4.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Tornado warning — do not camp· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind
Spadra - Lake Dardanelle camping area, located in the state of Arkansas, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both tent and RV sites, with…
Why 55: live conditions (poor) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#12
Cove Lake Complex
Poor
11.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Cove Lake Complex is a camping area located in the state of Arkansas, known for its beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere. The campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 56: live conditions (poor) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#13
Cove Lake Recreation Area
Poor
11.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Cove Lake Recreation Area is a popular camping area located in the state of Arkansas. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. There…
Why 56: live conditions (poor) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#14
Horsehead Lake
Poor
15.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Horsehead Lake camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Arkansas. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 55: live conditions (poor) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#15
Horsehead Lake Recreation Area
Poor
15.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Severe thunderstorm warning — lightning & wind· Severe thunderstorm watch — storms possible
Horsehead Lake Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Arkansas. This campground offers a range of amenities to campers, ensuring a comfortable stay…
Why 55: live conditions (poor) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
Camping near Scranton
The Scranton area has 18 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 Scranton
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.