EUREKA SPRINGS LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Meadow Campsite 12: Primitive Platform Camping at Lake Leatherwood
A compact, no-frills campsite with raised tent platforms, picnic tables and fire rings, accessible restrooms and a nearby bathhouse—useful for travelers who want a sheltered back-to-nature stay without full hook-ups.
Meadow Campsite 12: Primitive Platform Camping at Lake Leatherwood.
Meadow Campsite 12 (M12) sits inside Lake Leatherwood’s primitive camping area and delivers the essentials for an outdoors night: raised tent platforms, picnic tables and a fire ring with grill, with accessible restroom facilities and a bathhouse nearby for basic comforts while you camp in a low‑service setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Raised platforms and a true primitive feel
M12 is a primitive campsite featuring a raised tent platform that gives your tent a solid, level base and keeps you off the ground—an intentionally low‑service option for campers who want structure without hookups.
Picnic table, fire ring and outdoor cooking
Each site includes a picnic table and a fire ring with a grill so you can cook over an open flame; bring your own fuel and supplies since the site does not provide electrical, water or waste hookups.
Bathhouse, accessible restrooms and pet‑friendly policy
Accessible restroom facilities and a bathhouse sit near the primitive sites, and domestic pets are permitted on‑leash—features that make M12 suitable for families and visitors who need basic amenities while camping.
What the day feels like
What staying at M12 feels like
Staying at Meadow Campsite 12 is a straightforward, outdoors-first experience: set up on the raised tent platform, cook on the provided fire ring and picnic table, and rely on the nearby bathhouse and accessible restroom for showers and water access—while accepting that the site itself has no electrical, water or waste hookups.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this site suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring potable water and supplies for cooking and cleaning; there is no water at the campsite itself though spigots are available by the bathhouse and parking area. The site includes a raised tent platform, picnic table and fire ring with grill but no electrical, water or waste hookups.
Expect basic facilities only: accessible restrooms and a bathhouse nearby, and water spigots by the bathhouse and parking area—the campsite lacks electrical, water and waste hookups.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are pets allowed at Meadow Campsite 12?
Yes. Domestic pets are permitted but must be kept on‑leash.
Are there electrical, water or waste hookups at the site?
No. The site does not provide electrical, water or waste hookups.
Is there water at the campsite?
No water is available at the individual site; water spigots are available by the bathhouse and parking area.
What are the check‑in and check‑out times?
Check‑in is at 3:00 pm and check‑out is at 2:00 pm.
How do I book a stay longer than seven nights?
Call Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation at 479-253-7921 for any stays longer than seven nights.
Is there a military discount?
Yes. A military discount is offered—enter code 002 when booking and be prepared to show proof of service at check‑in; failure to provide proof will remove the discount.