Best Cabin Camping near Fort Smith, AR

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Fort Smith, AR is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Fort Smith and user-submitted reviews.

Best Cabin Sites Near Fort Smith, Arkansas (24)

    1. Devil's Den State Park Campground

    86 Reviews
    Winslow, AR
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 761-3325

    $20 / night

    "sky friendly 

    Quiet during weekday stay

    Campground E has lots of trees 

    Campsite asphalt parking pad level 

    Metal picnic table (on concrete pad), pedestal BBQ grill, metal fire ring with cooking grate"

    "paved road

    The sites are not all level so be picky with what site you choose, we always go find an empty spot that will work first, they have horse camps, tv sites, and camper spots as well as small cabins"

    2. Fort Smith-Alma RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Alma, AR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 632-2704

    "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."

    "Small older park but full hookups were available in January. Staff personable service, laundry facilities adequate . Antenna Tv good , TMobile service good"

    3. Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR)

    5 Reviews
    Alma, AR
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 632-4882

    $16 - $75 / night

    "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."

    4. Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Chester, AR
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 369-2469

    $23 - $163 / night

    "An excellent park. With $12 million from Fort Smith and $10 from the state the renovation is all first class. There is a covered wagon in the new visitor center. The sites are lovely."

    "This is a nice modern park on the shore of the man made Lake Fort Smith."

    5. Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA

    14 Reviews
    Sallisaw, OK
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 775-2792

    "We didn't get to use the playground area this visit as pool and hot tub were closed for the year."

    "This was our second stop at the KOA in Fort Smith AR. They have many improvements since out last stay. The campground is convenient to I-40. It’s far enough away to not have traffic noise."

    6. White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

    26 Reviews
    Combs, AR
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 369-4128

    $15 - $215 / night

    "White Rock Mountain Recreation Area, in the western Arkansas Ozarks, has a campground with 9 tent sites. One of these is a large group site. 8 sites are arranged along a gravel loop road."

    "The drive to White Rock is part of the fun. 

    The campground, general store, and cabins are all at the top of the mountain."

    7. Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Blue Mountain, AR
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 963-8502

    $35 / night

    "Nice shady spot with a picnic table, grill and fire pit. Was also a space for a tent. The picnic table had a few steps up to it."

    "Not a glamping campground, but beautiful peaceful change. Only 16 sites, with only 2, 50 amp sites. We were lucky enough to get one. Site is huge and private."

    9. Barker Gap

    1 Review
    Natural Dam, AR
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 689-0172

    $35 - $130 / night

    10. Byrd's Adventure Center

    16 Reviews
    St. Paul, AR
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 667-4066

    $10 - $22 / night

    "The facility is located on 800 acres surrounded by the Ozark National Forest and Mulberry River."

    "The store is well stocked an has ice cream and fresh foods. The restaurant is pretty awesome as well. Food is YUM!"

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Cabin Reviews near Fort Smith, AR

291 Reviews of 24 Fort Smith Campgrounds


  • Napunani
    Dec. 13, 2022

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Lots of shade in Campground E

    Follow route alerts by taking AR170 at West Fork from Interstate 49! 

    Do not go to Visitor Center to check in while towing. Go to campsite, unhitch, and then go to Visitor Center. 

    Fayetteville for Walmart, Target and other box stores + Braun's Ice Cream

    Jakes in West Fork Harps grocery store & fuel 

    PROS 

    Senior discount 

    No fee to make my own on-line reservation

    Dark sky friendly 

    Quiet during weekday stay

    Campground E has lots of trees 

    Campsite asphalt parking pad level 

    Metal picnic table (on concrete pad), pedestal BBQ grill, metal fire ring with cooking grate that consumed half of the ring and metal lantern hook 

    Good space between most campsites 

    Campground E trash bin at every other campsite 

    Clean toilet/shower facility 

    Ample TP, hand soap and an electric hand dryer in toilet facility Campground E

    Climate controlled toilet/shower facility. Felt great on a 38 degree morning! 

    Park ranger drive thru campground during daylight hours 

    Good signage throughout park concerning burn ban 

    Good assistant park superintendent presentation at the park amphitheater regarding the CCC constructing DDSP 

    Nice hiking trails 

    Squirrels will eat from your hand
 in Campground E

    CONS 

    No cell service. Pay phone at campground toilet/shower facility 

    Only free WiFi is at camp store by the pool. We purchased WiFi from park vendor Viasat $20 unlimited for 3 days for one device 

    Cannot see or hear creek from site 89 

    Sewer connection at rear of site pad 

    No privacy from any other campsite in Campground E 

    Cannot move site picnic table 

    No camp host

  • Thomas H.
    May. 31, 2019

    Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground

    Excellent facilities

    An excellent park. With $12 million from Fort Smith and $10 from the state the renovation is all first class. There is a covered wagon in the new visitor center. The sites are lovely. No swimming in the lake but the pool is great.

  • Craig E.
    Apr. 21, 2024

    Fort Smith-Alma RV Park

    Quiet and clean

    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. Site A2 had fire pit, grill, picnic table was pretty level even with gravel. Fishing pond, dog walk area, propane station all on property for reasonable rates. Bathouse was clean and stocked. Only complaint was these little red mites. I looked them up and they are harmless but they were numerous and made us uncomfortable. I was especially concerned for our 2 dogs. I believe this is an old KOA under private ownership. They have done a great job updating the place. Jules at the office was also very pleasant and helpful.

  • Craig E.
    Oct. 7, 2023

    Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA

    First KOA experience!

    We didn't know what to expect. This place has absolutely everything you could need. Full Hookups, level sites (mostly gravel but level), shop with souvenirs and RV gadgets. The office also has a gameroom, pantry, and propane. We didn't get to use the playground area this visit as pool and hot tub were closed for the year. They also have normal cabin rental and tiny home rentals that were perfectly positioned around campground and fishing pond. My only complaint would be that the sites are really compact. Plenty of room for your RV but so close that you can hear and smell your neighbors. Nearby Walmart and restaurants were handy.

  • Ace R.
    Mar. 10, 2019

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Great Spot

    Their campsites are in a great spot, they are easily accessible on a paved road

    The sites are not all level so be picky with what site you choose, we always go find an empty spot that will work first, they have horse camps, tv sites, and camper spots as well as small cabins, each spot has different amenities but most have electric and running water near!

  • Vanessa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2018

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Secluded

    This state park is challenging to locate, especially at night. Familiarize yourself with the directions and try to arrive before dark.

    There are many campsites available in many different areas of the park. Most of the sites are very private, have nearby facilities with showers, fire pits, tables, and trash bins. The sites all have access to trails and are close to water activities. The trails that are available are challenging, offer spectacular views and some history. There is back country hiking available, the park prefers that you register for a permit 24 hours in advance to accessing the back country trails. Some trails available are appropriate for mountain biking, however depending on the popularity of the trail is the level of maintenance that the trail receives. This state park is excellent for families because there are plenty of activities available that interest young kids.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 19, 2021

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Beautiful scenery

    General: Located in the Boston Mountains of northwest Arkansas, you can enjoy time off the grid (we had limited cell service when we were at the summit of the Yellow Rock Trail but none in the campground). Limited rainfall resulted in less dramatic (or non-existent) waterfalls that are otherwise boasted of during other times of the year but the scenery was still beautiful, especially in the fall. 

    Sites/Facilities: Many different camping options (some loops have full hookups while others do not have hookups and there is a dump station near Loop E), a hike-in campground, a group campground, and an equestrian campground. There are also 17 rustic cabins (1-3 bedrooms with kitchens and a/c and heating plus nearby bathrooms). We camped in Loop E and there was reasonable separation between the sites. The pads were paved. Each site had a metal picnic table, lantern hook, and fire grate. Many of the sites provided shade from the many trees. 

    Bathhouse: Like some other Arkansas state parks, there are two bathhouses in some loops, and they were open on alternating days so that the other one may be cleaned and sanitized (Covid related policy). While the open one in Loop E was clean, the several soap dispensers were empty which does not make sense to me when hand washing is recommended. You also need to bring your own towel, which I have been doing regardless. There are showers but I did not use them so I cannot comment on how good they are. 

    Activities/Amenities: Hiking! I highly recommend the Yellow Rock Trail and the Devils Den Trail plus there are several others. During the summer, you can rent paddle boats and canoes. There are several areas with picnic tables throughout the park. There is also a swimming pool, although I did not see it when we were there in October(it would only be open in the summer). Firewood is available for sale.

  • Christine N.
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    Quiet, shady

    We stayed at an RV site at Cameron Campground, #2. Nice shady spot with a picnic table, grill and fire pit. Was also a space for a tent. The picnic table had a few steps up to it.

    This site is at the entrance, we might have preferred something at the back. Everyone coming in or out drove by our spot. But the neighbors were all very quiet.

    The bathhouse had two showers, several toilets.

    Several signs up say beware of bears, but we didn't see any.

    We saw LOTS of deer.

    Be prepared for a long winding road up the mountain. It's not overly steep, but it takes a while to get ANYWHERE in this part of Arkansas.

    Went to Cove Lake (11 miles away, about a 20 minute drive) to fish, but didn't stay long, and didn't catch anything. Cove lake has camping but no hookups.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2019

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Ranger Review of Banner & Oaks Bull Tan Hat at Devil's Den State Park

    Amazing State Park with something for everyone

    I have been to Devil's Den State Park twice now and this is my favorite state park in Arkansas. Devil's Den State park has something for every camper, no matter how you prefer to camp. Tent camping, hike in camping, RVs, cabins, they have it all. Want to bring your horse, you can do that as well. Devil's Den has some great hiking and mountain biking trails, from short to long. If you only do one trail be sure that is the Devil's Den Trail, you won't be disappointed on this 1.5 mile trail. If you want a longer trail there is the 15 mile Butterfield Hiking Trail. Devil's Den campground includes 135 campsites ranging from basic tent sites to full hookups for the RV crowed and horse sites. Campground are all paved with paved parking pads. Individual sites have tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings and a first for me, hooks for hanging your lantern. Flush toilets and showers are included. If you like to swim they even have a pool. Park has a store to provide your food needs. Sites all appeared to be well spaced. If you want complete privacy the word is get one of the walk in sites, you will have a bit of a walk but the reward is complete solitude. Lee Creek runs through the park and a 8-acre lake which allows fishing and boating with canoes and pedal boats. You need to reserve your site before hand or at the visitor center. One thing I do like is if you arrive to late to register at the visitor center, then you can just grab an empty site for the night, you just have to register the next day by 10am.

    Ranger Review of Banner& Oaks Bull Tan Hat

    Got the Bull Tan hat and have been wearing it for about a month now. Hat fits great, looks great. This is a very well made hat with quality materials and made in the U.S.A. It has held up amazing well in all weather conditions, sun, heat, rain and even snow and continues to hold its shape. I have a lot of hats and this one is one of my favorites.


Guide to Fort Smith

Cabin camping near Fort Smith, Arkansas offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Explore the scenic trails and breathtaking views at White Rock Mountain Recreation Area, where hiking enthusiasts can enjoy various trails leading to stunning waterfalls.
  • Fishing and kayaking are popular at Clear Creek - Ozark Lake, offering a peaceful setting for water activities.
  • Experience the beauty of the Arkansas River while camping at Long Lake Resort, where you can fish right from your cabin's back door.

Enjoy these local attractions while cabin camping

  • Visit the historic sites and trails around Lake Wister State Park, which offers a splash pad and mini-golf for family entertainment.
  • Take a short drive to Fort Smith-Alma RV Park for a relaxing day by the fishing pond and a dog walk area.
  • Discover the natural beauty of the Ozarks with a visit to Round the Bend RV Campground, located near the popular Pig Trail, perfect for motorcycle riders and scenic drives.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Fort Smith, AR is Devil's Den State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 86 reviews.

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