Best RV Parks near Arkansas River - Pool 5

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Best RV Sites Near Arkansas River - Pool 5, AR (46)

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Catherine State Park Campground
    August 18, 2024

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Great State Park!!

    Very beautiful place to stay!! Our site on the lake was very beautiful and every site on the water has a small dock you can fish off. Bugs were not bad at all. Would recommend this place to anyone.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Catherine State Park Campground
    July 29, 2024

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Resort / Country Club

    This is a fantastic spot with tons of amenities (including a great pool) & many activities. Also, guests and campers were extremely nice! Clean and a well planned resort! Stay if you have a chance.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Willow Beach
    June 1, 2024

    Willow Beach

    Great Stop to see Little Rock

    Willow beach is a very pleasant campground on the river. Though close to Little Rock, it felt remote. The site we had was level with a view to the river. The bathrooms and grounds were "military" clean and maintained. My only issue was the lack of staff. The place runs itself, apparently. There was no staff on site, not even the camp hosts. A bad storm rolled through and was upsetting enough that we left a day early with the potential for even worse the next day. Otherwise, it was a great campground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ouachitas FR179 Dispersed Site
    May 18, 2024

    Ouachitas FR179 Dispersed Site

    Creekside dispersed camping in the Ouachita National Forest

    Camped here on Dec 13, 2023. Along well maintained gravel forest road, FR 179 in the Ouachita National Forest, Saline County, Arkansas. Really nice large site with a creek that flows into the North Fork of the Saline River was behind the site. Site appears to be large enough for 2 rigs no large than a truck camper. Multiple tents can be set up here. Did not have a problem parking our camper van on a level spot. The dirt surface is level. The site has a rock fire ring. Only a few vehicles drove by the site on FR179. Lots of trees surrounding the site with an open sky above for star gazing. Fishing is possible in the North Fork of the Saline River a short walk south of the site. No hiking trails nearby. No T-Mobile or AT&T cell service.  Love this spot!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Maumelle Park
    April 28, 2024

    Maumelle Park

    Great stay

    First time visiting little rock & this campground was perfect. Water & power hookup for each lot. Beautiful view as we were winding down for the night. Lots of geese wandering around & still chatty late at night- but kinda cute to hear. The campsites are pretty spacious for Tents with their own fire rings too. Definitely would stay again !

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Catherine State Park Campground
    April 12, 2024

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Nice stopping point

    12 mi off the Interstate. The office is only open until 5 PM. There are toilets next to the tent area, but the showers are over in the RV area. Nice swimming beach. A few hiking trails.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Catherine State Park Campground
    April 7, 2024

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Large RV spaces

    Beautiful landscape. The trees are so tall and mature and the sites are all sitting on a serene lake. The spaces are so far apart you can enjoy your own spot without interruption. Bathhouses were super clean with showers. C loop has sewer and B loop doesn’t not much wildlife in the campground but herons and geese on the lake. The power plant across the lake was weird but also quirky. We had fun telling zombie stories about it. Three beautiful hikes right out of the campground. Camp store was well stocked and friendly. Overall fantastic stay and we would DEFINITELY be back. 100%.

  • Camper-submitted photo from JB's RV Park & Campground
    January 26, 2024

    JB's RV Park & Campground

    Emergency Stop

    Broke down across the street. Was not able to properly stay without freezing. Winter storm with no heat, food or water. Full hookups $45 a night or $225 a week. Laundry and showers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Willow Beach
    November 27, 2023

    Willow Beach

    Great place with a water view all around.

    We had a great stay very easy to find, great water view. All the amenities were nice and very clean. The sites were nicely spaced out. Would recommend staying here whether camping, RV or camper all would be great.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Catherine State Park Campground
    November 27, 2023

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Fantastic State Park

    I really enjoyed my stay here! I spent a week in an E/W hookup site. The park was clean and quiet (even when full). People were generally kind and respectful. Facilities were well cared for and it was just a generally nice atmosphere. The staff were all very kind and friendly. There are a few close hiking trails with some beautiful views and of course it’s only about a 20 or so minute drive to Hot Springs National Park. The town of Hot Springs is fairly small, but the main drag along bathhouse row has a lot of cool little shops to browse. Cell reception with Verizon was good along with reception for my T-Mobile 5g internet. It worked even better with my booster. I would definitely stay here again. My only complaint was the hot water in the showers…it lasts for about a minute and then the rest of the shower is generally somewhat (not ice) cold. I took some record showers!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rising Star
    November 4, 2023

    Rising Star

    Best kept secret in Arkansas!

    Super peaceful, quiet...shady sites or sunny, whatever you prefer. Some on the water sites, but others aren't far off. Camp host is very helpful and friendly!!! I HAVE NEVER SEEN A CLEANER BATHROOM!!! BATHROOM/SHOWER COMBO FOR 1 PERSON OR FAMILY!!! We will be back for sure!!!!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Burns Park
    October 16, 2023

    Burns Park

    Park is closed until further notice

    As of 10/23, I discovered while looking for a place to stay near Little Rock that this park was destroyed by a tornado on 3/23. It is closed until further notice. So you might call the County Parks office and check the status when you are planning to travel after this posting.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cloud Nine RV Park
    October 4, 2023

    Cloud Nine RV Park

    Hidden in the trees

    I like this park. When we arrived with a reserved pull through site, they asked if we would consider a back in site, which we accepted. There were some park closures due to gov’t shutdown that shifted guests plans. The back on site was really nice against the walking path. The site has full hookups including sewer and cable. The Wi-Fi is pretty good for streaming. I had a little trouble working on a team call but I switched to cellular and it was fine. Both AT&T and Verizon have full bars. We didn’t visit the baths, showers, laundry now coffee shop. The park is quiet and we even got a very friendly visit from the resident black cat, Moses. The sites are level. Be careful on the road in. It’s a little bumpy but it evident they do try to maintain it. It also has two turns that you want to take wide.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cane Creek State Park Campground
    September 17, 2023

    Cane Creek State Park Campground

    Nice Weekend Getaway

    My family and I had a nice little getaway to Cane Creek State park. The sites are all asphalted and have electric and water. The dump station is on the way out of the park. The boat dock is really nice and the bait shop has minnows, worms, and crickets. Also, the bathrooms are located in the middle of the park and are clean. There are also a few concreted walking trails. The only bad part of the weekend was the bugs were really bad after dark so we had to go inside early. I would recommend this place to anyone and we will be back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Willow Beach
    September 10, 2023

    Willow Beach

    Beautiful and peaceful

    Really pretty site with lake in the back yard, which made sunsets so enjoyable. Locals warned us (a day late) to beware of mosquitoes as sunset). We ventured into Little Rock for fun, which was about a 20 min drive. It is also a little over an hour to Hot Springs Village. The site is mostly level, a little close to neighbors but they are not right on top of you. There are shade trees. The showers were ok. Hot water, a little run down in my opinion but hubby thought they were fine. The only thing that would have made this better is sewer at the sites. There is a dump station so that’s good.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Willow Beach
    August 29, 2023

    Willow Beach

    Peaceful

    Stopped for one night while traveling mid week. Very peaceful surroundings. Ample space between sites.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rising Star
    July 28, 2023

    Rising Star

    Great place to stay!

    Very nice campground. The camp hosts were wonderful people. The bathrooms were immaculate and the campground was very well maintained. The campsites were all sufficiently spaced. Occasionally a barge would go by. The Arkansas River is part of the McClellan-Kerr navigation system. Approximately 11 million tons of cargo is shipped from the Mississippi River to Tulsa every year through the McClellan-Kerr navigation system. The sunsets were taken from my chair on the bank of the Arkansas River.

  • Camper-submitted photo from H&G RV campground
    July 21, 2023

    H&G RV campground

    Easy site for an overnight stop

    Although we were towing while having to stop here, Gary made it worth it to have to disconnect for the night. He answered a late night phone call, knew exactly where we were when trying to look for a spot for the night, sent us directions and met us at our spot to get us all set up. There are only a few pull through spots and the rest back in. It was a perfect little spot close enough to the highway but far enough not to even see it. Overall a very nice spot for an overnight stay.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Indian Lakes Resort
    July 9, 2023

    Indian Lakes Resort

    Worth the commute from Little Rock

    Beautiful area with great fishing, swimming(water slides&diving boards in the middle of the lake) and fun for the whole family. The staff were also very friendly. We will definitely be back again! The only Con was lack of signs for campsites.

  • Camper-submitted photo from H&G RV campground
    June 1, 2023

    H&G RV campground

    We really liked it!

    An overnight stop on our route. Gary was great, most helpful and it was a pleasure talking with him. This is a rather small campsite and I recommend advanced reservations. Two pull through sites that do not have sewer hookups but there is a dump station if needed. Electrical hookups are 50 amp so have an adapter if you need 30 amp service. I’d certainly recommend it.



Guide to Arkansas River - Pool 5

Camping near Arkansas River - Pool 5 offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature and make lasting memories.

What to do:

  • Fishing: The Arkansas River is a prime spot for fishing. Campers at Rising Star rave about the fishing opportunities, with one reviewer noting, "The Arkansas River is part of the McClellan-Kerr navigation system. The sunsets were taken from my chair on the bank of the Arkansas River."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around the campgrounds. A visitor at Cane Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "There are also a few concreted walking trails," making it easy to enjoy the scenery.
  • Wildlife Watching: Many campers enjoy spotting local wildlife. One reviewer at Rising Star shared, "Plenty of wildlife to be seen! We will be back!"

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Cane Creek State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms are located in the middle of the park and are clean."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One happy camper at Rising Star noted, "The campsites were all sufficiently spaced."
  • Friendly Hosts: Campers often mention the helpful staff. A reviewer at H&G RV Campground said, "Gary was great, most helpful and it was a pleasure talking with him."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A visitor at Indian Lakes Resort pointed out, "They advertise RV hookups but they have no water or sewer, electric only."
  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A camper at Cane Creek State Park Campground warned, "The mosquitoes take over the campsite."
  • Access Roads: Some campgrounds have gravel roads that can be tricky. A reviewer at Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA mentioned, "The road access is gravel, but LARGE gravel that we are surprised didn't ruin our tires."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Spacious Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with plenty of room for kids to play. A family at Rising Star enjoyed the space, saying, "We had a beautiful, large site with plenty of privacy."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys. A camper at Cane Creek State Park Campground noted, "The park has great fishing," which can keep kids entertained.
  • Pack Bug Spray: Protect your family from mosquitoes. A visitor at Cane Creek State Park Campground advised, "The bugs were really bad after dark."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your campground has the right hookups for your RV. A reviewer at Downtown Riverside RV Park mentioned, "Full hookup (sewer, water, 50 AMP)."
  • Look for Gated Parks: For added security, consider gated campgrounds. A camper at Downtown Riverside RV Park appreciated that the park is "quiet, gated, and easy access to the highway."
  • Plan for Noise: Be aware that some campgrounds are near highways. A visitor at Little Rock North KOA noted, "You get a lot of road noise."

Camping near Arkansas River - Pool 5, Arkansas, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're fishing, hiking, or just relaxing, there's something for every outdoor enthusiast.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Arkansas River - Pool 5 is Downtown Riverside RV Park with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

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