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Little Pines Recreation Area

Little Pines Recreation Area, west of Waldron offers a full service modern campground with electricity, water, trailer dump station, paved roads, a pavilion, hiking trails, a day use area with a swimming beach and boat docks.  

The recreation area is located on the banks of Lake Hinkle, a 1,000 plus-acre lake, managed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, with bountiful fishing opportunities for bass, crappie, bream, sunfish, and catfish.  Also within the facility is a boat ramp, fishing dock, toilet facilities and ample parking.  

 

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

Sites may be reserved at Recreation.gov by calling 877-444-6777 or by visiting the link below:

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10304527

General Information

The Little Pines Campground is located along the shoreline of Lake Hinkle, an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission managed lake. The campground offers nine (9) campsites with water and electric services provided at the sites. 

Little Pines Day Use sites offer picnic tables with BBQ grills, covered pavilion and a swimming site for swimmers.

Open seasonally. Boat ramp is open all year.

No skiing allowed on the lake.

  • Day-use: $5/vehicle OR $2/person (walk-in/bike-in/drop-off)
  • Boat Ramp Access: Free
  • Campground:
    • Single sites with electric: $20/night
    • Single sites with electric and sewer: $25/night

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Address: 1541 AR-248 Waldron, AR 72958
Phone: (479) 637-4174
Hours: Visitor center open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.8707984

Longitude: -94.2689565

Directions

Take Arkansas Hwy. 248 west from Waldron, AR, for 11-1/2 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated June 25th, 2025