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  3. Lake Sylvia Recreation Area

Camping at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area near Perryville

State park · Perryville · 22 campsites · 2 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area is nestled between scenic pine and oak-clad mountains in the northeast corner of the Ouachita National Forest. The serene 18-acre lake is noted for its swimming and fishing opportunities only 38 miles west of Little Rock.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 70 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

3 available sites

3 open of 22 site types
Campsite 17
Tent · Up to 70 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$35 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Campsite 22
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$35 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Campsite 23
Tent · Up to 32 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$35 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Itinio

Availability on Itinio.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Campsite 17
tent-only
✓✓$18
Campsite 22
tent-only
✓✓$18
Campsite 23
tent-only
✓✓$18
Campsite 12
rv-tent
XX$16
Campsite 16
tent-only
XX$16
Campsite 18
tent-only
XX$16
Campsite 19
tent-only
XX$16
Campsite 20
tent-only
XX$16
Campsite 21
tent-only
XX$16
From $35 for 2 nights
$18/night · Before taxes & fees
3 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Arkansas State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Arkansas State Parks ↗

3 openSites from $18/night
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Amenities & location

  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Picnic Table
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

Hwy. 324
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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area?
Reservable on Arkansas State Parks (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Arkansas State Parks listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 24 back-in
Water
Listing Water at 13 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Arkansas State Parks
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing Hwy. 324 (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Campsite 15
tent-only
✓
X
$18
Campsite 10
rv-tent
XX$26
Campsite 11
rv-tent
XX$26
Campsite 13
rv-tent
XX$26
Campsite 14
rv-tent
XX$26
Campsite 2
rv-tent
XX$26
Campsite 3
rv-tent
XX$26
Campsite 4
rv-tent
XX$26
Campsite 5
rv-tent
XX$26
Campsite 6
rv-tent
XX$26
Campsite 7
rv-tent
XX$26
Campsite 8
rv-tent
XX$26
Campsite 9
rv-tent
XX$26
Group Area 1
tent-only
PP$35
Group Area 2
tent-only
PP$35

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Private Arkansas Riverfront RV Site

15.5 mi from Lake Sylvia Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Camp 62 on Petit Jean Mountain

17.3 mi from Lake Sylvia Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

StarGazer BaseCamp at Petit Jean

18.1 mi from Lake Sylvia Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • Swim at the beach or go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Little Rock City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest Little Rock area · 2 hr · from $10/person
    • Self Guided Audio Walking Tour in Little Rock Downtown Little Rock area · 1 hr–1.5 hr · from $12/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Little Rock Airport (LIT) to Hot Springs - Round-Trip Transfer Little Rock area · 1.2 hr · from $238/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 24 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 70 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2024 Forest River Wildwood XLite View
2024 Forest River Wildwood XLite View

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 5 · 22 mi from campground

$104/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2023 Coachmen Catalina Summit
2023 Coachmen Catalina Summit

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 8 · 32 mi from campground

$124/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
2017 Dutchmen Aspen Trail
2017 Dutchmen Aspen Trail

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 8 · 46 mi from campground

$150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Lake Sylvia Recreation Area

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Little Rock City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest
Little Rock City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest

Little Rock area · 2 hr · from $10/person

Self Guided Audio Walking Tour in Little Rock Downtown
Self Guided Audio Walking Tour in Little Rock Downtown

Little Rock area · 1 hr–1.5 hr · from $12/person

Little Rock Airport (LIT) to Hot Springs - Round-Trip Transfer
Little Rock Airport (LIT) to Hot Springs - Round-Trip Transfer

Little Rock area · 1.2 hr · from $238/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Little Rock City Scavenger Hunt by Wacky Walks
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 14 nights (Other rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Other for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202655%0%0%
Dec 202687%0%0%
Jan 202791%0%0%
Feb 202792%0%0%
Little Rock City Scavenger Hunt by Wacky Walks

Little Rock area · 2 hr · from $10/person

App-Led Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt in Little Rock
App-Led Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt in Little Rock

Little Rock area · 2 hr · from $20/person

Celebrate with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Little Rock with Holly Jolly Hunt
Celebrate with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Little Rock with Holly Jolly Hunt

Little Rock area · 1 hr · from $20/person

Little Rock Airport (LIT) to Hot Springs-Arrival Private Transfer
Little Rock Airport (LIT) to Hot Springs-Arrival Private Transfer

Little Rock area · 1.2 hr · from $119/person

Little Rock Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Little Rock Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Little Rock area · 2 hr · from $50/person

Little Rock Race Scavenger Hunt
Little Rock Race Scavenger Hunt

Little Rock area · 2 hr · from $29/person

Compare site types

22 individual reservable campsites from Other, checked Nov 8 · 2 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Rv-tent

13 sites · $26, $26–$28.60/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent-only

11 sites · $16–$17.60, $16/night

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15