Sam's Throne Campground
USFS · Campground · Dispersed · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 35.8756, -93.0464
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Primarily well known as a rock climbing site, Sam's Throne, near Mt. Judea, is also a popular hiking, camping and photography destination. Located up on Judea Mountain and overlooking the Big Creek valley below, the scenic views will show you why this is such a popular place. This is a dispersed camping area with no trash services. Pack it in, pack it out
From the USFS.
Is Sam's Throne Campground free?
Yes. Sam's Throne Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS. It is a dispersed area, so there are no hookups, no water and no trash service unless a report below says otherwise.
How do I get to Sam's Throne Campground?
From Jasper, head East on AR Hwy 74 for approx. 9.7 miles to AR Hwy 123. Turn Right/South on Hwy 123/Hwy 74, and go approx. 4.5 miles, to the town of Mt. Judea. Where Hwy 123 and Hwy 74 split, turn Right/South onto Hwy 123. Follow this road for approx. 4.3 miles to the entrance on your Right.
Nearby
- Richland Creek Campground8.3 mi
- Deer Tower9.2 mi
- Ozark Campground14.3 mi
- Erbie Campground16.5 mi
- TYLER BEND CAMPGROUND17.6 mi
- Haw Creek Falls Campground18.0 mi
- Kyles Landing18.1 mi
- Steel Creek Campground19.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
