Scout City Park campground
Scout City Park
Reservations are accepted at Scout City Park, ensuring campers a spot in this popular campground. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance, especially during peak seasons, to secure your preferred dates. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the foliage is vibrant. Summer months can be quite hot, so visitors should be prepared for high temperatures.
Scout City Park offers various activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing in the nearby lake is a popular pastime, and there are several hiking trails for those who enjoy exploring nature. However, campers should be cautious of wildlife in the area, particularly black bears. Proper food storage and awareness of surroundings are essential to ensure a safe and enjoyable camping experience.
Overall, Scout City Park in Arkansas provides a wonderful camping experience with its amenities, reservation availability, and natural beauty. Whether you are seeking relaxation or outdoor adventures, this campground is a great choice for nature lovers.
What's on-site at Scout City Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Scout City Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scout Park - Lamont | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Backbone State Park Six Pines | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Backbone State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Jakway County Park Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Backbone Sp - South Lake Cg | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Scout City Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa River At Manchester | 246 cfs | → |
| Wapsipinicon River At Independence | 526 cfs | → |
| Volga River At Littleport | 203 cfs | → |
| Turkey River Above French Hollow Cr At Elkader | 868 cfs | → |
| Turkey River At Garber | 960 cfs | → |
| Turkey River Near Eldorado | 379 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Scout City Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lock & Dam 10 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Waterloo 1.9 Sse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Waterloo Snow | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cedar Rapids No 1 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Postville 5.5 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Backbone State Park
- Joy Springs County Park
- Buffalo Creek County Park
- Tirrill Park
- Brushy Creek Canyon State Preserve
- Joseph J Baum
Boat launches
- West Lake Trail Delaware County
- Us 20 Manchester
- Us 20 Independence
- Wapsi Access Boulevard Buchanan County
- Otterville Boulevard Buchanan County
- 325th Street Buchanan County
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Scout City Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Scout City Park
Can I make reservations at Scout City Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Scout City Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Scout City Park.