RV sites near Henderson, Arkansas provide access to both the White River and Norfolk Lake, with many campgrounds operating seasonally from March through November. Visitors should prepare for potentially hot summers in this Ozark Mountain region. Winter options are limited as several campgrounds close completely during colder months, especially smaller family-owned operations.
What to do
Kayaking and fishing on rivers: Denton Ferry RV Park sits next to the water with good fishing access. "Started there many times for fishing and kayaking. The people are great, can't beat the location for fishing and paddling," reports Leslie D.
Visit Mountain View for folk music: The courthouse square in Mountain View hosts regular musical gatherings. "Mountain View is a great small town in the Arkansas Ozarks. Head to the square and listen to the ozark mountain music they are famous for," notes a visitor to Whitewater RV Park.
Swimming in Norfolk Lake: The lake provides clear water swimming opportunities during summer months. At Hand Cove Resort RV Park, "the dock is nice as well. If you have older kids or want to swim in the middle of nowhere, I can see this as the highlight. They have a huge section of floating dock that you can lounge/fish on."
What campers like
Spacious, quiet sites: Into the Woods RV Park in Yellville gets high marks for site spacing. "Amazing little campground, spaces are very well spaced. 30-50 feet between RV sites," writes Brandeninto W.
Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathhouses at several parks. "The bathhouse is clean and new. Homey little campsite," notes chelsie S. about Into the Woods RV Park.
Family-owned atmosphere: Smaller parks offer personalized service. "We have recently moved our tiny home to this lovely quiet family-owned park. They are open to more fulltime residents and are tiny home friendly," shares Patricia about Into the Woods RV Park.
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Not all sites are level, requiring additional equipment. At Blue Sky RV Park, one camper noted: "Hard to level. We were unable to use auto level and had to manually level. The front jacks were hardly down at all and the back jacks will all the way down."
WiFi availability varies: While some parks offer reliable connections, others charge extra for high-speed options. "This park has free WiFi and if you pay extra you can get high speed wireless," reports a Blue Sky RV Park visitor.
Seasonal limitations: Whitewater RV Park operates "March 15 to 1st week November," making winter camping options limited in the region.
Tips for camping with families
Local park access: Whitewater RV Park offers proximity to community resources. "A nice park for walking is next door," notes Wolfgang M., while another camper mentions the park is "situated perfectly near the downtown Mountain View Area and the Ozark Folk Center State Park."
Swimming options: Without swimming pools at most campgrounds, look for water access. "The kids swam we fished. BBQ sat around the fire with the owner Greg is a very nice guy," shares Sharon W. about their stay at Hand Cove Resort.
Entertainment options: For rainy days, Mountain View offers indoor alternatives. "Mountain View has a movie theater and one of the few drive in theaters left in the USA. Both offer first run movies," notes a reviewer.
