Best Campgrounds near Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville, Arkansas serves as a gateway to diverse camping experiences in the Ozark region, with options ranging from developed RV parks to cabin rentals and tent sites. Devil's Den State Park Campground, located in nearby West Fork, offers tent, RV, and cabin accommodations with full hookups and amenities like showers and picnic tables. Lake Wedington, though temporarily closed at the time of reporting, has historically provided lakeside camping with tent sites and cabin rentals just 15 miles from Fayetteville. The region includes several mixed-use campgrounds that accommodate both tent and RV camping, with Hog Valley RV & Treehouse Resort and Southgate RV Park providing convenient options within city limits.
Access to camping areas varies seasonally, with most campgrounds open year-round but experiencing different conditions throughout the seasons. "Beautiful park in the Ozarks National Forest close to the civilization in Fayetteville. Super quiet at night, there were about 18 campsites in the campground, all reservable," noted one visitor about Lake Wedington. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly during University of Arkansas events when rates may increase substantially. Southgate RV Park, for instance, raises rates during graduation weekends. The terrain around Fayetteville features moderate hills and lake access, with some sites offering level concrete pads and others providing more natural settings with gravel roads and minimal amenities.
Campers report high satisfaction with sites near lakes and rivers, particularly at Lake Wedington where the "gorgeous park" offers "a beautiful lake with excellent fishing" according to visitor feedback. Several campgrounds provide convenient access to the Razorback Regional Greenway trail system, making them popular bases for cycling enthusiasts. As one camper described Southgate RV Park: "It was a great campground for exploring the food, drink, and shops of Fayetteville. Though it wasn't the most scenic campground, it was very convenient." Proximity to downtown Fayetteville remains a key selling point for many developed campgrounds in the area, while those seeking more natural settings can find lakeside camping at Prairie Creek or War Eagle Campground, both situated on Beaver Lake within 30 minutes of the city.
