Little Pines Campground
Ouachita National Forest — lakeside
Location: Waldron, AR, AR
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/little-pines-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Little Pines is a recently upgraded recreation area on Ouachita National Forest with level campsites offering abundant shade, lake access via boat ramp with courtesy dock and fishing pier, and all standard amenities. Campers consistently praise it as a quiet, clean, isolated spot perfect for fishing and families.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth and Western Earth Snake present in area; also Bald Eagle, Summer Tanager, Pine Warbler, Spotted Towhee, and Striped Skunk.
Insider tips for Little Pines Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 9 sites Lake Hinkle offers fishing from courtesy dock and fishing pier adjacent to campground All campsites are level with substantial shade throughout the day
Skip Little Pines Campground if: You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You want extensive on-site activities—reviewers note limited activities beyond the lake.
Best time to visit Little Pines Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) (HOGDEN, OK), Winding Stair Campground (Ok) (Hodgen, OK), Springhill (BARLING, AR), Shady Lake Campground (Mena, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Little Pines Campground
Cell signal at Little Pines Campground (Waldron, AR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 9 sites
Lake Hinkle offers fishing from courtesy dock and fishing pier adjacent to campground
All campsites are level with substantial shade throughout the day
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From the Poteau Ranger Station in Waldron, Arkansas, drive west on Highway 248 for 11 miles. Stay on paved road. Turn east (left) on County Road 10 (Trampp Loop) for the entrance to the LIttle Pines Recreation Area (Second Trampp Loop Turn off. DO NOT turn on first Trampp Loop turn off which is a dirt road). Looks for signs that say Little Pines Campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ouachita National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ouachita National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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