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Little Pines Recreation Area
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Little Pines Campground

Waldron, Arkansas · 797 ftIn Ouachita National Forest

Photos: Veronica Greene, US Forest Service, Ouachita National Forest

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$20recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
9From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
PartialElectric 50 amp, water, no sewerFrom recreation.gov · Aug 2026
Elevation
797 ft243 m
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites9

Little Pines Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

Correct

  • ADA accessible
  • Boat launch
  • Campfires allowed
  • Drinking water
  • Dump station
  • Fishing
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Trash / dumpster

From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

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.

From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Little Pines Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 62% chance of rain90°67°
  • ThuSunny, 9% chance of rain90°57°
  • FriSlight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, 18% chance of rain68°41°
  • SatSunny68°41°
  • SunSunny75°47°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Location and contact

34.87078, -94.26898
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Waldron
Park
Ouachita National Forest

Data from Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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