Gypsy Camp Historic District

The property contains four wooden cabins, a dining hall, three residential buildings, and a central rock arbor along the Illinois River bank.

The camp operated continuously from 1921 to 1978, serving as the first dedicated summer camp for girls in Arkansas.

Former campers engaged in swimming, tennis, water skiing, and horseback riding activities while divided into red and orange clans for friendly competitions.

The current owners, Gypsy Camp and Canoe, maintain 11.5 acres of land and offer guided tours of the preserved buildings.

The camp features open screened-in cabins near the river where girls stayed for month-long sessions, participating in daily swimming tasks and cabin maintenance.

Location: Benton County

Address: AR 59

GPS coordinates: 36.11220,-94.53750

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:28