Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10304527
When Little Pines Campground reopens
Little Pines Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
17
Openings · last 90 days
19
Only 19 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 9 monitored sites
Of the 846 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 658 open for online reservation · 188 reserved.
Where the open windows are
22.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 658 of 846 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online22.2%
Open site-nights658 / 846
Reserved (of online inventory)188 / 846
Weekday openings402
Weekend openings256
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 402 fall on weekdays and 256 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027November holds the most room. 244 of 270 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 9 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 9 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 9 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 9 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 9 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 3 | 91 |
| 4 | 89 |
| 1 | 88 |
| 9 | 80 |
| 6 | 73 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
658 open site-nights across 9 sites at Little Pines Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 36 2-night, 35 3-night, 24 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 3.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 65 ft. 8 sites take 25 ft, 8 sites take 35 ft, 8 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 9 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 9 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 65 ft | Yes | 91 | 45 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +79 more |
| 4 | 65 ft | Yes | 89 | 50 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +77 more |
| 1 | 65 ft | Yes | 88 | 51 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +76 more |
| 9 | Not recorded | Yes | 80 | 30 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +68 more |
| 6 | 65 ft | Yes | 73 | 41 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 4, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16 +61 more |
| 2 | 65 ft | Yes | 67 | 45 nights | Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26 +55 more |
| 8 | 65 ft | Yes | 66 | 22 nights | Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 25 +54 more |
| 7 | 65 ft | Yes | 58 | 27 nights | Oct 4, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28, Oct 29 +46 more |
| 5 | 65 ft | Yes | 46 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 12, Oct 26 +34 more |
About Little Pines Campground
Overview
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. The boat access offers a courtesy dock and fishing pier. The campground offers all the standard amenities electrical and water connections at each of the campsites. A Camp Host is on duty to provide assistance and answer questions about the area and activities available on the Forest. Located just 12 miles west of Waldron, Arkansas, it is just a short drive to obtain needed items for camping and groceries. Waldron provides a number of services, medical and restaurants in the town.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities abound at and around the Little Pines Recreation Area. Little Pines Recreation Area offers campsites, day use and access to Lake Hinkle, 960 acre lake managed by the Arkansas Fish & Wildlife Commission. A short hiking trail is located at the day use area. Within a few miles, there are mountain bike, hiking and OHV trails available for use.
Facilities
Located along the shoreline of Lake Hinkle, a 960 acre lake managed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, there are 9 single campsites available for reservations at Little Pines Campground. The campground has flush toilets, showers, paved parking areas at the campsites, every campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring, lantern holder, electrical and water connections. All campsites are back-in, there are no pull-through campsites available. Courtsey docks are available for boat moorage while staying at the campground. A large pavilion and swim site are located adjacent to the campground. Trailer dump station available for campers. Boat ramp to access Lake Hinkle and courtesy dock available for launching and retrieving boats. Fish cleaning station located adjacent to the boat ramp.
Natural Features
Located in the valley of the Poteau Mountain, surrounded by the Ouachita Mountain, Little Pines Campground was constructed in an old pine plantation which provides plenty of shade and level surfaces for the camper. Access is provided to the 960 acre Lake Hinkle by the boat ramp located adjacent to the campground.
Nearby Attractions
- Scott County Museum of History, Waldron, Arkansas
- Ouachita National Recreation Trail
- Belle Star OHV Trail
- Fourche Mountain OHV Trail
9 monitored sitesRVs up to 65 ft9 with hookups9 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
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.
Little Pines Recreation Area, Waldron, AR 72958479-637-4174
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10304527 · facility
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Roll CS-10304527 · Little Pines Campground · Waldron AR12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Little Pines Campground?
Reservations for Little Pines Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 658 of 846 tracked site-nights are open (77.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 19 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Little Pines Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 19 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Little Pines Campground?
35 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 3. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Little Pines Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
8 of the 9 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 65 ft. 8 of those 9 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Little Pines Campground?
November 2026, with 244 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 270.
When is the next open date at Little Pines Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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