River Ranch Resort Campground

Visit the Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Area when you camp in an RV near Noel to see some of the best of what this region has to offer. This area covers over 2,000 acres and is almost entirely forested with oak, hickory, and native shortleaf pine. Ozark chinkapin, which is only native to five Missouri counties, is also found here. White-tailed deer, squirrels, and turkeys make their homes in this area. There are trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Other recreational activities include hunting and trapping, bird watching, nature photography, and wild edibles gathering. You can also spend time at the Big Sugar Creek State Park when you rent a camper near the River Ranch Resort and Campground. This state park is home to rare native trees and shrubs such as the Ozark chinkapin, the Ozark corn salad wildflower, and the low prickly pear cactus. Wildlife as diverse as armadillos, scarlet tanagers, and gray-bellied salamanders also live here. There are over 345 species of plants and 134 species of birds in this park. There are 4.5 miles of multi-use trails, including the Ozark Chinquapin Trail that loops through the Elk River Breaks Natural Area. Recreational opportunities include hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and nature photography. The Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area is Arkansas’ largest state park and a great way to explore the great outdoors while you are River Ranch Resort and Campground camping near here. This park features a diverse 36-mile multi-use trail system, a public outdoor shooting range, and a large visitor center with exhibits, interpretive programming, and a picnic area. The Historic Van Winkle Trail has interpretive panels that chronicle an early industrial center. Recreational activities here include hiking, biking, horseback riding, and hunting. Special events held throughout the year include guided hikes, nature talks, sunset cruises, tours, workshops, and more.