Bluegill Hill

99%

176 reviews

· Kirby, Pike, Arkansas · 6 acres

Hosted by Charles T.

RV/tent site

· 8 guests max

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Charles is a Star Host

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

All to yourself

98% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Located at the southern foothills of the Ouachita Mountains and the northwestern edge of Lake Greeson, this 6 acre plot of land is part of a gentle hillside that descends into the lake. Enjoy two trails to Lake Greeson and easily access nearby boat launches, public beaches, parks, and much more! Come make yourself at home on Bluegill Hill and enjoy the small lake village lifestyle!Fox Nook is a primitive campsite that offers privacy and lots of shade within a young forest of mostly oak and pine trees. There's plenty of space that comes with booking a stay at Fox Nook, so that offers you a few choices on where to set up. All of the following are part of your booking, so choose one or all! Fox Nook is the main attraction, has small yard table, bbq pit, and fire ring. However, there is also a tiny spot just uphill to Fox Nook with leveled ground that will accommodate a small tent. Then there is the small ridge area about 20 yards above Fox Nook. It's part of the road in and is a loop, so it's great for trailers over 12' or any larger setup than what can fit in Fox Nook. So yeah, plenty of options for you, all part of your booking! It's a perfect part of Bluegill Hill to accommodate a campsite and I think you're going to love it! There are two hiking trails that lead to the lake and both require only a few minutes of walking. Kitty Cove trail is the shortest walk, about 2 or 3 minutes, and leads to a secluded cove with two islands. Bennett Cove trail takes about 4 minutes to walk and joins into a road from a small neighborhood of vacation cabins (and very few full-time residents), so it is possible that this area might have a few friendly folks enjoying the lake. It is a great area to swim and sunbathe on the shale shoreline. After a short distance on these trails, you will be leaving Bluegill Hill's private property and entering public land that surrounds the lake. A large buffer of land along shoreline, and the lake, is overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers. It's all open to the public, but this area of the lake sees very little traffic and remains a hidden gem. At dawn, nature wakes up and the songbirds sing, occasionally crows visit, and I also have chickens at the top of the hill. The roosters have a powerful voice but the ridge above the campsite and the trees do a great job of deflecting and muffling the sound. The most unnatural sound will be from the occasional semi-truck traveling along the highway. It's a small highway, not a main thoroughfare, and they rarely transport on weekends. All areas along the northern edge of Lake Greeson are close to the highway, luckily Fox Nook is one that is tucked pretty well into the forest but it's not immune to the sound of the occasional weekday semi-truck. By 10 a.m. the breeze picks up from the south and helps push back any highway noise. *My canoe is NOT avsilable* *My outdoor chairs are temporarily unavailable* *Price for firewood is based on what you think is fair, how much you use, and/or can afford. Suggested minimim price $5/bundle. Further info is available at campsite, such as Venmo and Paypal, as well as a small box for cash.* Booking price already includes all applicable taxes for state sales and local tourism. Thank you for visiting Arkansas, the Natural State!

RV details

Campervans and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 20 feet allowed

A three-point turn is needed to get out of Fox Nook's main area, however you may also camp on ridge above and utilize it's loop-feature. The area between ridge and the main camp area is well maintained and easy to walk back and forth, about 20 yards.

Pull-in site

Surface type: Loose Gravel

I consider site to be small to medium, however so far it has easily accommodated 4Runner w/13' trailer, and different group had 2 vans as well as car.

Surface levelness: Flat

I consider site to be small to medium, however so far it has easily accommodated 4Runner w/13' trailer, and different group had 2 vans as well as car.

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit. Firewood sold here at sliding scale prices. Whatever you think is fair and can afford. More info on hanging box in Fox Nook. As with all camping protocol, do not transport wood from one zone to another. Foreign pests, larva, bacteria/mold, etc, might damage a local forest. You do not have to purchase my firewood, you may bring from anywhere in Pike County Arkansas. Message me with any questions.

Toilet available

Flush toilet, portable toilet. Comfort Station with flush toilet & well-water spigot/hose 400 feet from site (center of property). Camp toilet on-site with make-shift privacy. Basic system uses aluminum frame commode, bucket and plastic bags. For solid waste only. Cleaned/Sanitized after checkout. Everything provided except toilet paper. Place bag into bucket, use bungee cord to keep from folding in on itself, add sawdust... Tie off bag and place into holding container alongside restroom area.

Pets allowed

Off leash. Please keep your pet within range of your return call. Do not allow any animal to venture to top of the hill (up by house and chicken coop). You can take with you to water meadow but on leash. I prefer no animal at top of hill by house. My dog loves people but any animal near house or chickens will stress her out, as well as the chickens. Other than that, off-leash is fine and have a great time!

Bins available

Trash bin. Eventually all trash will need to go to bin at top of hill, by driveway. If you prefer to leave in bins on-site, I'm happy to remove after checkout. Be aware of attracting raccoons with trash buildup.

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from spigot. Well water spigot/hose at center of property 400 feet from site.

No showers

Bathe in lake. Well-water spigot/hose at comfort station, 400 feet from site.

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

site has 1 small table by firepit

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Reviews

99% Recommend197 ratings · 176 reviews

Alex W.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent

Came back again and was awesome as always, met the host for a quick second he was a vibe and a half good times will be back

Matt M.

3 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Unique and neat!

Tent

Super neat spot with walkable access to a lake. Not too far from a road but far enough!

Johnny B.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Great spot

Tent · With pets

Primitive camping at its finest! The host was awesome, and the view by the lake was even better. 10 out of 10

Ben C.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · Group trip

The spot is super clean and well kept. The host is amazing.

Allan W.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Great Spot

Tent

Loved the site, great place just of the hwy but tucked away enough to feel alone. Was real convenient for exploring the Ouachita National Forrest.

Donald M.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent

The host was very well communicated and the campsite was great! Had a good time despite it raining for 2/3 days. But what are you gonna do? It would look beautiful if we had been there while the trees were grown.

Location

Kirby, Pike, Arkansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa) (Quapaw), and Caddo First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking