Carved into a hillside about 22 miles from I-30, Hot Springs National Park KOA sits within a National Forest canopy that gives the campground its distinctive tiered layout. Sites are stair-stepped down the slope, which helps offset how closely they're spaced. The approach road is narrow, and the turn off the main road is notably steep. Longer rigs have scraped bottom here before, so the campground sends alternate routing instructions in its confirmation email. Pay attention to those directions if you're pulling anything over 40 feet.
The campground handles a range of setups: tent pads with fire rings, picnic tables, and pea gravel; full-hookup RV sites with electric, water, and sewer (including dual waste ports at some sites for front and rear tanks); and one-room cabins with heat, air conditioning, and cable. Most tent sites sit under tree cover, though not enough canopy to hang hammocks or tarps. "Facilities are clean and recently renovated," notes Donna H., and multiple reviewers across several years consistently flag the restrooms and showers as well-maintained. A small on-site kitchen called Grandpa's Griddle serves breakfast items like biscuits and gravy and breakfast sandwiches in the morning.
A small fishing pond sits on the property, and a playground gives kids something to do. WiFi is available but reception can be weak, particularly in cabins away from the office. Cell signal has come up as inconsistent in reviews as well, so plan accordingly if you need connectivity. The campground is close to Hot Springs Campground & RV Park and J and J RV Park for those comparing options in the area.
The location works well as a base for Bathhouse Row and Hot Springs National Park, both within a short drive. Supplies are another matter. Once you leave the main highway, there's nothing nearby, and Spa City Hipcamp aside, the surrounding stretch is light on services. Stock up before you head in. Reservations are accepted and the campground is open year-round, with late arrivals accommodated through a check-in board system that several reviewers found easy to navigate after hours.
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 10-17, Free 0-9
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHot Springs National Park KOA is located in Arkansas near Hot Springs
Directions
From jct Hwy 7 & US 70B (Grand Ave): Go 4 mi E on US 70B (exit 4). Follow signs.
Address
838 McClendon Rd
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Coordinates
34.50824729 N
93.00687428 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/29/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/29/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 6 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 43 min from Little Rock, AR
- 1 hr 41 min from Texarkana, TX
- 2 hrs 24 min from Fort Smith, AR

































