Campers seeking RV sites near Cabot, Arkansas have options within a 30-mile radius of the city. The area sits at approximately 300 feet elevation in the Arkansas River Valley region with mild winters and hot, humid summers. The camping season runs year-round with peak visitation from April through October when temperatures average between 65-95°F.
What to do
Riverside fishing opportunities: Willow Beach Campground offers direct access to the Arkansas River with spacious waterfront sites. "Beautiful campsite along the Arkansas River. The sites are all very spacious with very long back in driveways. Some of the sites had covered picnic tables, which was great," notes Kelly E.
Urban exploration via footbridge: Downtown Riverside RV Park provides easy access to Little Rock's cultural attractions. "You can walk across the bridge to the Clinton Library. Good pavilion space for hosting events," says Kevin A. Another camper mentions, "There is a pedestrian bridge that takes you over the Arkansas River to downtown and all the attractions; as well as, some great restaurants and a vibrant downtown."
Holiday celebrations: Seasonal events enhance the camping experience at parks near Cabot. At Sweet Escape RV Resort, one visitor notes, "In the winter they have complementary hot chocolate and a 15 ft Christmas tree!!!" This makes winter stays more festive for holiday campers.
What campers like
Spacious, level sites: Willow Beach receives high marks for its well-maintained camping areas. "The sites are extremely level! I didn't even need to level my pop-up camper!!" reports Jo E. Another reviewer mentions, "Campground located on the river with beautiful scenic views. Covered picnic table and tall fire ring. Spacious camps. Flat pad."
Clean facilities: Sweet Escape RV Resort maintains exceptional standards according to visitors. "The bathrooms are the cleanest that i have seen in a campground/RV park they clean them daily," states one reviewer. Another adds, "Very friendly campground. Many amenities including laundry, bathhouse, very nice showers, and large dog park."
Budget-friendly options: Some campgrounds offer excellent value. At Willow Beach, one camper shares, "$9 a night with America the beautiful pass. Large sites, not piled in on each other like RV parks. It's a clean campground outside the city, can't beat it for the price."
What you should know
Weather impacts: Low-lying campgrounds in the region experience drainage issues after rain. At Willow Beach, a camper notes, "Campground is low and will be soggy after rain." Plan accordingly during wet seasons.
Wildlife encounters: Local campgrounds host native wildlife including snakes. "We encountered lots of snakes. I shooed a few off the road and they disappeared as soon as they slithered into the grass, so to me it's pretty risky walking around," warns a reviewer at Willow Beach.
Insect preparation: Waterfront camping requires bug protection. "It is near water so there are a lot of mosquitos, so come prepared," advises a camper at Tar Camp. Another visitor mentions, "Lots of bugs due to being near the river" as one of the downsides.
Tips for camping with families
Recreation amenities: The fishing ponds at Sweet Escape RV Resort provide family entertainment. "We really enjoyed the fishing ponds as well. The owners could not have been nicer and more helpful," reports one visitor.
Playground availability: Check playground status before booking. At Willow Beach, a camper noted, "Nice playground but it was taped off during our stay due to covid."
Security features: H&G RV Campground offers a quiet, secure environment for families. "Its quiet, safe, and Gary is so nice. It's in the country and close to 40 but you don't get the traffic noise," observes Debbie M.
Tips from RVers
Overnight convenience: H&G RV Campground serves well for transit stops. "Traveling across country on I-40, found this camp ground on the DYRT app. Close to Interstate, Love's station at exit. Has full hookup 50/30Amp, water and sewer. Gravel pads and well maintained," says Rod A.
Personal service: Small RV parks often provide exceptional personal attention. "Gary met me as I arrived in the park, guided me to my spot and even helped connect the water while I hooked up electric and waste," shares a camper at H&G RV Campground.
Connection options: Cell service quality varies by provider. At Red River RV Park, "My Verizon LTE hotspot averaged between 5 and 10 Mbps down and 0.8 to 1.6 up. My Verizon 5g phone averaged 75 to 85 Mbps down and 28 to 35 Mbps up. One of my neighbors was on a T-mobile 5g hotspot and was consistently over 50 Mbps download."
