The High Ground

This campground has exactly the privacy I was looking for when coming to the area. Located up on a ridge, there are great views of the surrounding mountains. A short walk to a sunrise overlook will have you awestruck. During a wetter time of the year, they even have a trail to a waterfall. We hammock camped and the forested environment was perfect for it. My 2wD corolla was able to make it up the dirt road the campground, although a little slowly. There are a few areas where cell phone service is available if you have an emergency, but it's a great place to disconnect. You can tell the campground has several projects underway, and the owners have pride in making it feel homey and comfortable. Pierce was kind and checked in to see if we needed anything during our stay. It was a great home b

We enjoyed camping here. The trail to the waterfall was well maintained and the bathroom and shower is close by. The platform was very nice. Host was very accommodating. So much to do but it was nice to just relax a little and take in the sounds of nature.

Pierce is the best camp host that I have ever had. Not only is he friendly, but he also respects campers privacy. Never have I had a camp host quite like him. Outside of this, though, it was also one of the best campgrounds I have been to in Arkansas. The waterfall trail gives you access to views better than Devils Den, there is a clean outhouse and a shower with hot water. There are level, covered platforms, tent only sites, and drive in sites. As for accessing the campground: turn left when GPS coordinates end, and stay on the road. There are ATV trails connected to the road going to the site labeled with yellow circles you will want to avoid going down at all costs. It is really hard to avoid this as long as you pay attention and follow signage. I will definitely be back!

We were trying to camp at Steele Creek but it was full and The High Ground saved us. It is only about 15 min to Ponca. It has spacious tent sites, a bathroom and a heated shower. I think they have about 6 tent sites, some cool covered sites, waterfall trail and more. You won't be disappointed.

This campground is an absolute gem! So close to great biking and hiking trails. Must check out the waterfalls! My favorite place to just get away and enjoy nature's beauties. The owners are wonderful and the area is gorgeous. My kids and I loved it.