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Little Pines Campground

Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas

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As of October 2026, Little Pines Campground is a campground in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas with 9 campsites. Little Pines Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Little Pines Campground is located at 34.8708° N, 94.2690° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Little Pines Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Campsites held at once: 1 campsite(s) held
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Maximum per transaction: 2 reservations per transaction
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Little Pines Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Little Pines Campground

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Standard 9
Hookups 9

What an RV fits

65 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station
boat ramp

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife, stargazing, offroad.

All sites at Little Pines Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the A loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
1	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric, Water
2	Standard	8	-	Electric, Water
3	Standard	8	-	Electric, Water
4	Standard	8	-	Electric, Water
5	Standard	8	-	Electric, Water
6	Standard	8	-	Electric, Water
7	Standard	8	-	Electric, Water
8	Standard	8	-	Electric, Water
9	Standard	8	-	Electric, Water

About Little Pines Campground

Overview

The Little Pines Recreation Area is one of the most recent upgraded and constructed recreation area on the Ouachita National Forest. Constructed in a former pine plantation, all the campsites are level and offer a large amount of shade through-out the day at the campsites. Access to Lake Hinkle is provided by the boat ramp adjacent to the campground. The boat access offers a courtesy dock and fishing pier. The campground offers all the standard amenities electrical and water connections at each of the campsites. A Camp Host is on duty to provide assistance and answer questions about the area and activities available on the Forest. Located just 12 miles west of Waldron, Arkansas, it is just a short drive to obtain needed items for camping and groceries. Waldron provides a number of services, medical and restaurants in the town.

Recreation

Recreation opportunities abound at and around the Little Pines Recreation Area. Little Pines Recreation Area offers campsites, day use and access to Lake Hinkle, 960 acre lake managed by the Arkansas Fish & Wildlife Commission. A short hiking trail is located at the day use area. Within a few miles, there are mountain bike, hiking and OHV trails available for use.

Facilities

Located along the shoreline of Lake Hinkle, a 960 acre lake managed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, there are 9 single campsites available for reservations at Little Pines Campground. The campground has flush toilets, showers, paved parking areas at the campsites, every campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring, lantern holder, electrical and water connections. All campsites are back-in, there are no pull-through campsites available. Courtsey docks are available for boat moorage while staying at the campground. A large pavilion and swim site are located adjacent to the campground. Trailer dump station available for campers. Boat ramp to access Lake Hinkle and courtesy dock available for launching and retrieving boats. Fish cleaning station located adjacent to the boat ramp.

Natural Features

Located in the valley of the Poteau Mountain, surrounded by the Ouachita Mountain, Little Pines Campground was constructed in an old pine plantation which provides plenty of shade and level surfaces for the camper. Access is provided to the 960 acre Lake Hinkle by the boat ramp located adjacent to the campground.

Nearby Attractions

- Scott County Museum of History, Waldron, Arkansas

- Ouachita National Recreation Trail

- Belle Star OHV Trail

- Fourche Mountain OHV Trail

Rules and notices at Little Pines Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Little Pines Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

- Have a printed or written copy of your reservation/ conformation number in case of a dispute.

- Check-In is at 3:00pm day of arrival. Check-out is at 2:00pm day of departure.

-Limited cell phone access is limited in the recreation area.

- Campsite availability is limited during major holidays, Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.

- Campground and Day Use is open seasonally, from the first of March to the first of December.

- Campsites must be occupied the first night after establishing camp, then every 24-hours afterwards.

- Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 8:00 am

- All dogs / cats must be on a leash at all times.

- No dogs are allowed in the Little Pines Swim Site Areas.

- If the customer makes multiple reservations for the same location and date(s), the discount will only apply to the single site the pass owner will occupy.

- The holder of the pass must occupy the site for which the discount is applied, and the pass discount may apply to only one reservation. The pass owner may not request

multiple reservations for the same dates and facility using the same discount.

- All camping equipment must remain on designated campsites and tent pads.

- No more than two vehicles will be parked per campsite and must be parked on paved surface at all times.

- No more than three camping units will be allowed on each campsite. (For example: one RV, and two tents) All tents must remain on designated tent pads.

- Grey water will not allowed to be discharged on the ground and must be disposed at the dump station in the recreation area.

- Campground boat dock slips are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No slips are assigned to campsites.

- Off Road Vehicles (OHV) are not allowed in the recreation area.

- Don't Move Firewood : Help protect our forests! Obtain your firewood near your destination to avoid the spread of pests. Using firewood from outside the area can threaten

native trees and forests. Firewood from outside the area is not recommended as some states have quarantines in effect and firewood movement is illegal. Visit

www.don'tmovefirewood.org

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Little Pines Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Little Pines Campground?

Little Pines Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Little Pines Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Little Pines Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Little Pines Campground have?

Little Pines Campground has 9 campsites.