Sam's Throne Campground
usfs · AR
- dump station18 mi
- fuel station9.8 mi
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About
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
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 18 mi
dump station
Buffalo National River
- 9.8 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 22 mi
grocery
Harps
- 17 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 6.8 mi
trailhead
Stack Rock
- 10 mi
attraction
South Gap Scenic Point
- 7.4 mi
recreation site
Carver River Access Point
Forest road access near this stay: SAMS THRONE in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- AR
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

