Eureka Springs, Arkansas camping areas sit at elevations between 1,300 and 1,800 feet in the Ozark Mountains. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-90°F and winter lows frequently below freezing. Most campgrounds in the area feature gravel pads with varying degrees of shade from mature hardwoods, offering protection from summer heat but limited winter sun exposure.
What to do
Mountain biking trails access: Blowing Springs RV Park provides immediate access to extensive trail networks. "This is your basic parking lot campground... BUT you have incredible instant access to the trailhead of many singletrack bike and hiking trails," notes Brian S. The park connects to the Back 40 trail system, which Savannah T. confirms: "Such easy access to the Back 40 and Slaughter Pen mountain bike trails! We get on our bikes and ride all day and then come back and enjoy the peaceful campground!"
Historic bridge exploration: Beaver RV Park and Campground sits near a historic bridge worth exploring. "Take a walk out of the campground to the historic bridge over the water, and right by the bridge is an old spring house with really good drinkable water still flowing out. Just past this is a mown trail along the water that goes for a ways," suggests Annie C.
Trolley transportation: Several campgrounds offer trolley access to downtown, saving visitors from navigating narrow streets. "The site is only a few minutes from downtown Eureka Springs and is one of the stops on the free trolley line in case you don't like driving or trying to find parking downtown," explains Rosemary S. about Green Tree Campground & RV Park.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the roominess at Wanderlust RV Park. "Sites in some of the facility are a little smaller and many others are very good sized, make sure to ask. Pretty level sites once you get squared away," advises John F. Allen S. adds, "We have a smaller pull behind camper and picked one of the ridge sites with 30 amp full hookup. The sunsets on the ridge were amazing!"
Convenient location: The proximity to natural attractions makes Peddlers RV Park popular. "Peddlers RV Park is nestled on the Mark Twain National Forest just 2 miles north of Roaring River State Park," explains Traci K. Tim T. confirms it's "4 minutes away from Roaring River State park" and mentions it has "full hook up" capability.
Seasonal views: Fall foliage and summer water activities provide different experiences. "We get on our bikes and ride all day and then come back and enjoy the peaceful campground!" reports Savannah T. about Blowing Springs RV Park. Kyran P. adds, "Nice creek and fall colors! My first experience in an RV park and it wasn't a bad one."
What you should know
Tent and RV separation: Some campgrounds thoughtfully separate tent and RV camping areas. At Blowing Springs RV Park & Campsites, "What I like about this campground is that the tent sites are separate from the RV area, and RV's don't have to go through the tents to get to their area," explains Annie C. Wendy M. confirms, "They added tent sites in 2019- they appear to be primitive and include a fire ring. The nice thing is the tent sites are far from the RV sites so no unwanted noises for tenters in the night."
Bridge restrictions: Access to certain campgrounds requires attention to vehicle size. For Beaver RV Park and Campground, Steve D. notes, "Limited access due to 11' 6" bridge to enter location. Not near Passion Play as indicated on Apple Maps. Double check location before you book!"
Seasonal facilities: Some campgrounds limit operating months, while others remain open year-round. Green Tree Campground operates seasonally, while Jo E. reports Area 71 RV Park has "good little restaurant, with outdoor seating as well as indoor" and remains open during holiday weekends.
Tips for camping with families
Playground options: Area 71 RV Park includes "a nice playground for the kids," according to Jo E., making it suitable for families with younger children. However, Adrienne N. cautions about Wanderlust RV Park: "There isn't much for kids to do. It's definitely a camp ground to simply stay the night and then go do things in Eureka Springs. The gravel was loose and not great for riding bikes."
Bathroom facilities: Family-friendly campgrounds typically offer clean, modern restrooms. Jo E. raves about Area 71 RV Park: "Let me tell you about the bathroom's!! They are beautiful!! Individual rooms with toilet, sink and showers. All tile with glass shower doors. With state of the art washers and dryers."
Swimming access: Beaver RV Park and Campground offers water recreation options. Annie C. notes her site was "close to the water and near the swimming beach," making it convenient for families who want water activities without traveling from camp.
Tips from RVers
Premium site selection: At Wanderlust RV Park, Holly E. recommends considering premium spots: "They were updating the back section of the park while we were there so several of the premier sites were not available. We walked by them tho and they seemed very nice, some backing up to the forest, some with built in stone fire pits."
Site spacing variations: RV sites near Eureka Springs, Arkansas vary considerably in how tightly packed they are. Cheryl L. cautions about Wanderlust: "They stuck us in the most narrow, difficult spot they could have... we had the back end hanging off a 6 foot drop." Meanwhile, John F. found Blowing Springs sites "a little close together" while others described some parks as "spacious."
Pad construction: Different RV parks offer varying pad types. Green Tree Campground & RV Park provides "level concrete pads" according to Christina P., who adds, "Showers and bathrooms and nice gravel pads. When we showed up it was pretty bare, by the time we left Friday morning it felt kind of like a sardine can."
