EUREKA SPRINGS LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Meadow Campsite 15 (M15): Primitive Platform Camping on Lake Leatherwood
A family- and pet-friendly primitive campsite with raised tent platforms, picnic tables and fire rings, plus nearby restrooms and a bathhouse—this guide explains the site’s amenities and practical logistics.
Meadow Campsite 15 (M15): Primitive Platform Camping on Lake Leatherwood.
Meadow Campsite 15 (M15) sits amid the wood-and-water setting of Lake Leatherwood, offering primitive platform camping for visitors who want a pared-down outdoor stay. The site features raised tent platforms, picnic tables and a fire ring with grill for cooking, with accessible restrooms and a bathhouse close by—making it a straightforward, nature-focused option for families and pet owners.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Raised tent platform and camp cooking
M15 provides a raised tent platform for pitching a tent, plus a picnic table and a fire ring with grill for outdoor cooking—everything you need for a primitive, comfortable campsite.
Accessible restrooms and nearby bathhouse
The campsite is served by a nearby accessible restroom facility and a bathhouse, keeping hygiene simple even at a primitive site.
Pet-friendly, short-stay guidance
Domestic pets are allowed on-leash; the operator asks guests to call for any stays longer than seven nights and provides a military discount with proof of service when booking.
What the day feels like
What staying at M15 feels like
Expect a simple, nature-forward stay: set your tent on the raised platform, use the picnic table for meals and the fire ring with grill for cooking, and make use of the nearby bathhouse and accessible restroom facilities. The site’s primitive setup—without hookups—encourages a stripped-back camping rhythm surrounded by the trees and shoreline of Lake Leatherwood.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this campsite suits and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring potable water containers (no water at the site), a tent for the raised platform, food and cooking supplies for use on the fire ring with grill, and any pet supplies required for on-leash animals.
Check-in is at 3:00pm and check-out is at 2:00pm. For stays longer than seven nights, call Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation at 479-253-7921.
There are no electrical, water or waste hookups at M15; water spigots are located by the bathhouse and parking area. Accessible restrooms and a bathhouse are available nearby, and pets are permitted on-leash.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are pets allowed at Meadow Campsite 15?
Yes. Domestic pets are allowed but must be kept on-leash.
Are there electrical, water, or waste hookups at the site?
No. The campsite has no electrical, water, or waste hookups.
Is there water available at the campsite?
There is no water at the site itself; water spigots are available by the bathhouse and parking area.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00pm and check-out is at 2:00pm.
Can I stay longer than seven nights?
Please call Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation at 479-253-7921 for any stays longer than seven nights.
Is there a military discount?
Yes. Enter code 002 when booking to receive the military discount; proof of service is required at check-in and failure to provide it will remove the discount.