KINGSTON LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Big Cedar: Mountain-Top Primitive Camping for RVs and Tents
A concise guide to a Kingston mountain-top campsite that accommodates up to 2 RVs or 3 tents, with access notes, rates, and booking essentials for a clear-night escape.
Big Cedar: Mountain-Top Primitive Camping for RVs and Tents.
Perched on a mountain top near Kingston, Big Cedar is a primitive campsite that pairs broad views and a dark night sky with a single large cedar that provides a mix of shade and sun; the site accepts up to 2 RVs or 3 tents and is reached via an interior farm road after the main entrance.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Clear Night Skies and Wide Views
The site sits on a mountain top with clear views of the dark night sky, making it a quiet spot for stargazing and evening stillness.
Room for RVs or a Small Camp Group
Big Cedar will accommodate up to 2 RVs or 3 tents and offers a combination of shaded and sunny spots beneath a prominent cedar tree.
A Short Farm Road with Some Elevation
After the main entrance you travel approximately one mile along an interior farm road with some down-and-up elevation changes; many visitors find it easier to travel than the county dirt roads.
What the day feels like
What to Expect on Site
This primitive mountain-top campsite delivers a pared-back experience: arrive via a short farm road from the main entrance, pick a sunny or shaded spot beneath the big cedar, and settle in for clear views by day and expansive darkness by night. The site is sized to host a couple of RVs or a small tent group, making it a contained, low-impact base for a 1–10 night stay.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this site suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for primitive camping; be aware that four-wheel drive may be needed during wet conditions and, if you are concerned about recent rain, call the office so staff can find a site with easier access. If you intend to use motorized recreation on trails, a park day use fee may apply in addition to the camping fee.
After reaching the main entrance you will travel approximately one mile on an interior farm road with some elevation change; the operator advises contacting them when access may be affected by rain.
If you have difficulty booking the site contact the office directly; staff have indicated they will assist with reservations if online booking is unavailable.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I stay at Big Cedar?
Stays range from 1 to 10 nights.
How many RVs or tents can the site accommodate?
The campsite accommodates up to 2 RVs or up to 3 tents.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 1:00 to 8:00 PM and check-out is at 11:30 AM.
What are the rates?
Adults (ages 13+) are $15.00 each per night; a family rate (2 adults and up to 3 children) is $50.00 per night.
Do I need four-wheel drive to reach the site?
Four-wheel drive may be needed during wet conditions; if rain has fallen recently call the office so staff can suggest a site with easier access.
I can't book online—what should I do?
The operator states 'We are never full' and asks that you call the office at (870) 220-2944 for assistance with booking.
Will I need to pay anything extra to use motorized trails?
If you plan to use motorized transportation on the trails a park day use fee may apply in addition to the camping fee.