Stacie P.
Scout
ScoutLee Creek Public Use Area
A beautiful view
A beautiful place to relax, but very sketchy, wouldn't stay after dark. I've taken many pics down here, the scenery is beautiful.
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Campgrounds surrounding Mulberry, Arkansas provide a mix of primitive and developed sites along the Mulberry River and nearby waterways. Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures offers tent and RV camping with river access, while Vine Prairie Park provides electric hookups and water views. Several state parks within driving distance, including Devil's Den State Park and Lake Fort Smith State Park, feature cabins alongside traditional camping areas. The Ozark National Forest lands near Mulberry contain additional undeveloped camping areas with varying levels of accessibility.
Access to camping areas varies seasonally, with some campgrounds operating year-round while others have limited availability during winter months. Most developed sites in the region provide water and electric hookups, with several offering full sewer connections for RVs. The terrain around Mulberry features river valleys and forested hills, with many campgrounds positioned near water. Weather conditions can affect camping experiences, particularly during spring when rainfall may increase river flow. Cell service varies throughout the area, with better coverage at developed campgrounds closer to Interstate 40. A camper mentioned, "The river was raging on the night we stayed so no swimming at all," highlighting how conditions can change rapidly.
Waterfront camping dominates the region, with many campsites providing direct access to the Mulberry River. Campers frequently mention swimming holes, fishing spots, and water recreation as highlights of their stays. Several campgrounds accommodate both tent and RV camping, with some sites featuring full hookups while others maintain a more rustic atmosphere. Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures receives positive reviews for its natural setting and river access, with one visitor noting it has "about a mile of River that is deep and slow moving" ideal for swimming and fishing. Campgrounds in the area typically provide basic amenities like restrooms and picnic tables, though shower facilities may be limited at smaller locations. Proximity to hiking trails and ATV routes represents another common feature mentioned in visitor reviews, making the region popular for both water recreation and land-based activities.
Best Campgrounds near Mulberry (134)
1. Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures
"We stayed at Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures for a few days and had a great time. We spent most of our time swimming, fishing, floating and kayaking in the Mulberry River."
"Right off I40, on the Mulberry River, very friendly staff, you can Tube, float, kuyak, or just swim and relax. They have access to the national forest, and atv there also."
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability2. Devil's Den State Park Campground
"Devil's Den is a gorgeous parked tucked in the mountains of Arkansas. The primary campground for RVs is one of the better campgrounds I have seen. The facilities and amenities have been great. "
"The trails are great and our campsite had a path right down to the river. The water hookup was a bit tricky, it leaks all over the place until you turn it all the way."
from $20 / night
Check Availability3. Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground
"Lake Ft. Smith State Park is a beautiful park in the Boston Mountains. We drove over from Memphis to meet my brother’s family (who lives in Tulsa)."
"This is a nice modern park on the shore of the man made Lake Fort Smith."
from $23 - $163 / night
Check Availability4. White Rock Mountain Recreation Area
"Located beyond a perfectly canopied gravel road and surrounded by miles of mostly uninhabited forests White Rock Mountain has been the most delightful treasure of 2016."
"The views, as other reviewers have said, are impressive and the Rim Trail is worth doing any time of day and any season."
from $15 - $215 / night
Check Availability5. Aux Arc
"Boat launch and lovely views of the Arkansas river. Close to restaurants and shopping ."
"We used it as a base camp to visit several Arkansas state parks such as Devil’s Den and Lake Fort Smith. The camp was clean, a little crowded, but very nice and relaxed."
from $16 - $75 / night
Check Availability6. Springhill
"Really nice campground you have two options in the A section you are right one a small river and one the B side it’s more of the wooded option but most sites have the Arkansas rive close by with mountain"
"It’s in between the Arkansas river and Massard creek. You can launch a boat or you can go kayaking in Massard creek. There’s Cat fish, Perch and, Bass."
from $16 - $75 / night
Check Availability7. Fort Smith-Alma RV Park
"It’s just far enough away from the highway so you have a quiet nights rest without hearing the traffic. The pond on the property has soothing sounds of peepers to fall asleep too."
"Was headed to Lake Fort Smith but area was booked so we stopped here and was pleased with our stay. Spaces are quite small but it has become the norm everywhere."
8. Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR)
"This park is located on the Arkansas River. There’s a boat ramp, so bring your boat and enjoy the beautiful Arkansas River. Pets are allowed, there is a leash law. Bring your own firewood."
from $16 - $75 / night
Check Availability9. Vine Prairie Park & Boat Launch
"Super nice place run by the City of Mulberry that lease this park from the COE. They allow dumping of gray water BUT, it is illegal to dump gray water on the ground ANYWHERE in Arkansas!"
"If you want to fish the Arkansas River and have a place to stay then this is the place for you.."
10. pathfinder rv resort
"New park with young trees (so not much shade yet), pond for fishing and a walking trail around it."
"Newly expanded to around 50 sites. Lot of extended stays but immaculate. Small lake with catch and release fishing. Community fireplace, pool and nice playground."
Drive Time
- 18 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 43 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 47 min from Tulsa, OK
- 2 hrs 21 min from Hot Springs, AR
Recent Camping Photos near Mulberry, AR
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Recent Reviews near Mulberry, AR
628 Reviews of 134 Mulberry Campgrounds
Jenny
Rangerpathfinder rv resort
New, clean RV park
New park with young trees (so not much shade yet), pond for fishing and a walking trail around it. Large clubhouse is where the bathhouses are with four individual bathrooms with showers, laundry facility, propane for sale and a nice pool.
- JennyRanger
Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground
Beautiful and peaceful
Clean state park. We enjoyed the trails, kayak rental at the marina. Other amenities include nice bathhouses and a pool.
- J
Jon L.
GuideHog Valley RV & Treehouse Resort
Still a nice park, but...
We last stayed here five years ago when the park was new. Some of the areas and amenities that are now available were still under construction during our last trip. The bottom line… still a very nice park, but it's starting to show its age a little.
Parking for registration is located right next to the office. All the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The road from the highway to the park is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate, though several roads have asphalt failures that need attention. Even though it's not too far from Interstate 49, we didn't hear any traffic noise at all- very peaceful.
We were assigned to pull-thru site number 36. Most of the sites are gravel, but the pull-thru row that we were in had concrete pads. For the most part, all sites appear fairly level.
Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was very good, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located.
Two bathroom areas also have showers and laundry facilities- one at the front of the park and one in the rear. The pool area and playground are located at the front of the park.
Wi-Fi, Satellite, Cable, and OTA: there is Wi-Fi in the park, but the park info sheet that they provide you with notes that the Wi-Fi is spotty. We were able to get AT&T 5G with 4 bars. AT&T achieved 418 Mbps down and 21 Mbps up. Satellite reception should not be an issue at most sites, and if you do need clear access for satellite reception, there are plenty of sites available with no trees. There are plenty of OTA stations available, and they all had great reception with clear HD pictures. Cable was not available.
Dog Park: They have two nice fenced-in parks that are in great condition. The one in the front of the park is divided for big and small dogs, while the one in the back is larger but not divided. They both have benches, which are all in good shape. They also provide doggie bags and a trash can. NOTE: I've included a photo of the sign posted at the entrances to the park indicating that they might be shut down. So if having a fenced dog park is mission-critical for your stay, you might want to verify that they are still open when you make your reservation
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website, and you are only a few miles from Fayetteville, where you can find plenty of stores and restaurants. Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. Although the park is starting to show its age, it still deserves a high rating, and I would not hesitate to recommend it- enjoy your stay!
- JJon L.Guide
Riverfront RV Resort
A Hidden Gem
We needed an overnight spot on our way from Oklahoma to NW Arkansas, and I'm glad that we picked this park. It's located right next to the Arkansas River with a nice concrete walking trail along the river. Parking for registration is located right next to the office. All the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful.
The road from the highway to the park is fairly easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. Even though it's not too far from the main road, we didn't hear any traffic noise at all- very peaceful. However, you will hear occasional train horns from the crossing a few miles away. You'll only hear them when outside your RV, never inside.
We were assigned to pull-thru site number 44. All the sites are concrete and appear fairly level. Our site was level side to side, and 5 inches from front to rear. There are no shade trees for the majority of the park sites. Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was very good, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located. There is also a picnic table located at each site.
Bathrooms, Showers, and the pool are all located near the registration office building and are in great shape. There are no trash cans by the sites- just a dumpster area near the dog park and playground. However, they do come by your site each morning to pick up any trash that you've set out.
Wi-Fi, Satellite, OTA: there is decent Wi-Fi in the park with repeater towers spaced approximately every four sites, so each site has a fairly strong signal- we achieved 9.52 Mbps down and 2.02 Mbps up. We got AT&T 5G with 4 bars and achieved 512 Mbps down and 32 Mbps up. If you need clear access for satellite reception, trees will not be an issue. Also, you can pick up plenty of OTA stations with good HD quality reception.
Dog Park: They have a nice fenced-in park that is in great condition and is well lit at night. They provide doggie bags and a trash can, both in the dog park and along the walking paths.
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website.
Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. The park is only a couple of years old and is very well maintained. Only about 15-20 percent of the spaces were occupied. Note that sites 100- 115 are along the river. There is a concrete public walking path along the river, but those sites are elevated above the path, with a grass and tree buffer zone between them. There are a couple of covered pavilions in the park with built-in gas grills and comfortable seating areas. The park map provides a very accurate rendition of the park. See my attached photos for more details.
This park deserves its high rating, and I do not hesitate to recommend it - enjoy your stay!
Kimberly P.GuideHaw Creek Falls Camping
Really popular spot
We spent one night here. It was a little bit of trouble to get to, as I'm not a fan of driving in the mountains. It had a nice fire ring and a picnic table. There are 2 vault toilets here, not the worst we've seen. They did have toilet paper. Super cute but very shallow swimming hole, maybe 3 ft deep? Very popular too. Seemed every site was full when we pulled through to check it out, so we picked the only open spot, #1. But when we left at 10 am, only one other campsite was occupied so I think they were just daytime guests. We walked downstream a lot looking at small fish in the little pools and we "swam" in the swimming hole, it was nice bc it was hot. Beautiful scenery. No service for my phone.
- JJessie H.
TravelerWolf Pen Recreation Area Campground
It Was Ok
Very flea infested when we went. Water was really low and kinda hot. But the camp ground was pretty and well maintained.
Bryce N.GuideCameron Bluff
Beautiful views
Steep and fun drive to get to this campground. Sites are big and spaces are wide creating a very nice experience. Short hike from the campground is the overlook road and the views are incredible!
Lindsay T.GuideAux Arc
Good for an overnight
Pretty much your typical COE campground. Pretty area (right on the Arkansas River!) well maintained sites. All of them are paved which is great. Wouldn’t want to stay too long here if we didn’t have a working bathroom in our trailer because the ones here, while clean, are pretty old.
Guide to Mulberry
Camping sites near Mulberry, Arkansas offer access to the Ozark National Forest at elevations ranging from 400 to 2,500 feet. Most campgrounds in the area sit along tributaries of the Arkansas River watershed, creating a unique riverine environment for outdoor recreation. Water levels fluctuate seasonally with winter and spring bringing higher flows, while summer months typically maintain stable conditions for water activities.
What to do
Explore nearby caves and trails: Devil's Den State Park Campground features multiple hiking trails and cave systems for exploration. "4 days of camping with the guys, exploring caves and trails, and overall having a blast!" reports Brian E., who visited in August.
Kayak the Arkansas River: Aux Arc provides direct access to the Arkansas River with boat ramps and riverside sites. "Aux Arc Park is a beautiful little campground with large sites on the water," notes Stephen B., who recommends the location for water activities and fishing.
Practice archery: Vine Prairie Park & Boat Launch offers a city-owned archery range adjacent to the campsites. Michael W. mentions, "There is a city owned archery range next to the campsites. You can bike the road which is along the Arkansas River all the way to Alma to the west."
What campers like
Secluded tent spots: Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures offers tent sites away from RV areas for a more private experience. "The tent sites are near the river. It was quiet at night. The staff was very helpful as well," shares Mike M., highlighting the peaceful setting.
Off-season solitude: At Shores Lake, visitor numbers drop significantly during non-peak months. As Shelia H. notes, "Off season you may just have the whole place to yourself!"
Accessible water recreation: Most campers appreciate the easy water access for various activities. "Great place to camp and kayak. River view from our campsite, easy access to the river. The owners were awesome!" remarks Sheila H. about her stay at Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures.
What you should know
Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have spotty connectivity. At Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground, "There's no cell service whatsoever but Wifi (paid) is offered by the park," according to Gonzo A., who suggests stocking up on supplies beforehand.
Road conditions vary: Access to some campgrounds requires navigating unpaved roads. At Shores Lake, Justin mentions it's "about 20 minutes from I-40 up a windy road," while White Rock Mountain requires slow driving on rough terrain.
Seasonal closures: Always check if facilities are open before planning a trip. Jo reported about Devil's Den State Park: "Campground is currently (April 7) closed for maintenance and flooding. Call before you go!"
Tips for camping with families
Look for level sites: When camping with children, select areas with minimal elevation changes. At Lake Fort Smith State Park, Jennifer O. recommends: "It was totally level we didn't need any leveling done at all," making it safer for small children.
Check for playground access: Some campgrounds offer play structures for children. At Springhill, Rebecca H. notes, "I saw two playgrounds in the park, one was close to our site, with both locals and travelers playing."
Consider cabin options: For families wanting amenities beyond tent camping, Devil's Den State Park offers cabin rentals. Dam J. explains, "This facility has everything you need. If you are a glamper there is a place for you, but if you like to primitive camping there is also a place for you."
Tips from RVers
Reserve sites with full hookups: Sites 1-20 at Lake Fort Smith offer complete services. Donna H. suggests, "If you need sewer service, I would recommend site #11 as the most level pull-through site, although there's not a bad site in the park."
Plan for tight spaces: Some RV parks in the area have limited room between sites. At Fort Smith-Alma RV Park, Julie F. warns, "It's a bit tight, we found ourselves sharing our front yard with our neighbor. You have to keep your blinds closed otherwise you find yourself looking right into the windows of your neighbors on both sides."
Check road clearance: Many access roads have steep grades and tight turns. For White Rock Mountain, Clarissa F. advises, "The drive up to this campsite was a slight challenge. I would recommend an SUV or other tall vehicle with 4 wheel drive. The twisty, steep, narrow dirt road makes for quite an adventure."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Mulberry, AR?
What camping is available near Mulberry, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, Mulberry, AR offers a wide range of camping options, with 134 campgrounds and RV parks near Mulberry, AR and 19 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Mulberry, AR?
Which is the most popular campground near Mulberry, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mulberry, AR is Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures with a 4.4-star rating from 23 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mulberry, AR?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mulberry, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 free dispersed camping spots near Mulberry, AR.
What parks are near Mulberry, AR?
What parks are near Mulberry, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 35 parks near Mulberry, AR that allow camping, notably Ozark Lake and John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake.
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