Thunder Mountain Camp

From $50 For 1 night, 2 adults
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  • Secluded adults-only campground in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas
  • Hot Springs 50 minutes’ drive; Little Rock one and three quarter hours
  • Private trails; swimming in the river; outdoor bathhouse
Those who value seclusion above all else while on vacation would be advised to make a beeline for Thunder Mountain Camp, a 100-acre campground on the fringes of Ouachita National Forest, in western Arkansas. What this place has in spades is sublime seclusion – with bells on: the owners welcome just two visitors at any one time (plus their four-legged companions), which makes this a top spot for a romantic break. You can set up anywhere here: in the pine forest, on any of the three levels of decking, or right by the water. A gorgeous river runs through the property, and you don’t have to worry about packing your watersports equipment: kayaks, tubes, and a paddle boat are all available for guests. Swimsuits may be optional. And with four miles of blissfully private trails, hiking without clothes may be optional too. However, if you do, it would be wise to keep a towel handy and to avoid the edges of the property. The site comes with an outdoor bathhouse with spectacular views of the river and the Ouachita Mountains, which you can soak up while soaking in the antique bathtub. (For a burst of energy in the morning, there’s also a shower.) A separate outhouse has a flushing toilet. Fix yourselves something to eat on the grill on the decking (where there’s also a picnic table with benches), or head to Glenwood (10 minutes’ drive) for assorted global restaurants, fast-food joints, and cafés.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 1
Camper sites 1
RV sites 1
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • This is a small 'clothes-optional' site (not naturist, but naturist-friendly).

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Beach access

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Hot tub

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans

Seasonal sites

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Thunder Mountain Camp

100 Oak Grove

Caddo Gap

Arkansas

USA

77474

Directions

Timezone

America/Chicago CDT (GMT-05:00)

GPS

34.37768°N
-93.61876°W

Route directions

Detailed directions are provided in the booking confirmation.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions at Hot Springs (50 minutes’ drive) include the Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo, and the Gangster Museum of America, with displays on notorious mid-20th-century outlaws like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano, who were frequent visitors to the casinos of this spa town. Admire views of Lake Ouachita and surrounding forests from Hickory Nut Mountain Vista (50 minutes). The ragged banks of the lake, the state’s largest, are popular with hikers, watersports enthusiasts, and anglers, who come to catch bream and catfish. On the north shore is the Jessieville Shooting Range. In Little Rock (one and three quarter hours), MacArthur Park has a military history museum and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, with works by Diego Rivera and Paul Signac, and sculptures by Barbara Hepworth. On the Arkansas River, the William J. Clinton Library and Museum documents the life and times of the 42nd President of the United States.
  • Does Thunder Mountain Camp have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Thunder Mountain Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thunder Mountain Camp? Attractions at Hot Springs (50 minutes’ drive) include the Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo, and the Gangster Museum of America, with displays on notorious mid-20th-century outlaws like Al Capone and Lucky … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thunder Mountain Camp?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Thunder Mountain Camp? From $50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.