Sam's Throne
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Sam's Throne is a National Forest campground near Pelsor, Arkansas.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Sam's Throne sits inside Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,970 ft
35.8756, -93.0464 in Newton. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Sam's Throne?
No. Sam's Throne is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Sam's Throne?
Camping at Sam's Throne is free.
Is there drinking water at Sam's Throne?
No. Sam's Throne has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Sam's Throne?
Sam's Throne is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Sam's Throne
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Sam's Throne, in straight-line miles: Falling Water Falls (waterfall, 12 miles), Haw Creek Falls (waterfall, 17 miles), Hemmed-In Hollow Falls (waterfall, 17 miles), Eden Falls (waterfall, 21 miles), and Glory Hole Falls (waterfall, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Ozark Campground - Sites
- 31
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Pelsor and campgrounds in Newton.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01