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Unique Camping Ideas

Looking for good camping ideas for your next adventure? The Arkansas state parks system features four rental programs for state park camping: Rent an RV at Bull Shoals-White River State Park on the White River near Lakeview, Lake Charles State Park on Lake Charles near Powhatan, Millwood State Park on Millwood Lake near Ashdown and Cane Creek State Park on Cane Creek Lake near Star City; Rent-A-Yurt at DeGray Lake Resort State Park on DeGray Lake near Arkadelphia; Rent-A-Tepee at Petit Jean State Park atop Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton; and Rent-A-Camp at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, Lake Catherine State Park on Lake Catherine near Hot Springs, and Petit Jean State Park.

Rent an RV in an Arkansas state park.

Rent-An-RV (Bull Shoals-White River State Park): Rent an RV in Bull Shoals-White River State Park! This park alongside mid-America's premier trout stream offer two RV's for rent. Both units are 29 feet in length and feature air-conditioning. One RV sleeps up to eight persons; the other accommodates up to six individuals. Permanently set up on park campsites, they both offer views of the White River from their decks. Each RV includes kitchen appliances, a microwave, coffee pot, toaster, pots and pans, and eight place settings of dishes and flatware. Each is also equipped with a TV, VCR and CD player. Those renting one of these RV's need to bring their own bed and bath linens, and food. To reserve, visit or call Bull Shoals-White River State Park at (870) 431-5521, or book online from this Web site.

Rent-An-RV (Cane Creek State Park): You can rent an RV in Cane Creek State Park! This 30-foot, air-conditioned RV sleeps up to eight persons. Permanently set up on a park campsite, its deck offers a view of the surrounding woods. The RV rental includes kitchen appliances, a microwave, coffee pot, toaster, pots and pans, and eight place settings of dishes and flatware. The RV is also equipped with a TV, VCR and DVD/CD player. Those renting this RV need to bring their own bed and bath linens, and food. To reserve, visit or call Cane Creek State Park at (870) 628-4714, or book online from this Web site.

Rent an RV in an Arkansas state park.

Rent-An-RV (Lake Charles State Park): Want to rent an RV in Lake Charles State Park? This 30-foot, air-conditioned RV sleeps up to eight persons. Permanently set up on a park campsite, its deck offers a view of the surrounding woods and lake. The RV rental includes kitchen appliances, a microwave, coffee pot, toaster, pots and pans, and eight place settings of dishes and flatware. The RV is also equipped with a TV, VCR and DVD/CD player. Those renting this RV need to bring their own bed and bath linens, and food. To reserve, visit or call Lake Charles State Park at (870) 878-6595, or book online from this Web site.

Rent-An-RV (Millwood State Park): You can rent an RV in Millwood State Park for a fun, family vacation! This 30-foot, air-conditioned RV sleeps up to six persons. Permanently set up on a park campsite, its deck offers a view of the surrounding woods, lake and park. The RV rental includes kitchen appliances, a microwave, coffeepot, toaster, pots and pans, and six place settings of dishes and flatware. The RV is also equipped with a TV, VCR and DVD, and a CD/radio stereo. Those renting this RV need to bring their own bed and bath linens, and food. To reserve, visit or call Millwood State Park at (870) 898-2800, or book online from this Web site.

If you’re looking for good camping ideas, why not rent a tepee in Petit Jean State Park?

Rent-A-Tepee (Petit Jean State Park): Petit Jean's two tepees are permanently set up on campsites overlooking Lake Bailey, the park's 100-acre lake that is perfect for fishing and pedal boating. Each tepee sleeps up to six persons comfortably, and comes with foam sleeping pads, a battery-powered lantern, propane cook stove, ice chest, canoe and personal floatation devices. Cooking is not allowed in these tepees. A picnic table, grill and lantern are located just outside each one. To reserve, visit or call Petit Jean State Park at (501) 727-5441, or book online from this Web site.

Need good camping ideas? How about renting a campsite of your very own? You’ll find out that state park camping is fun for everyone, even those who don’t normally like to camp.

Rent-A-Camp (Bull Shoals-White River State Park, Lake Catherine State Park and Petit Jean State Park): Already set up on its own wooden platform, this rental tent includes two cots with foam mattresses, a lantern, stove and ice chest. The tent rental includes a picnic table, lantern holder and grill. A bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets is located nearby. For reservations, visit or call Bull Shoals-White River State Park at (870) 431-5521, Lake Catherine State Park at (501) 844-4176 or Petit Jean State Park at (501) 727-5441, or book online from this Web site.

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