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Cave Springs, Arkansas sits within a diverse camping landscape dominated by Beaver Lake access points and Corps of Engineers campgrounds. The Creeks Golf & RV Resort provides in-town accommodations with full hookups, while Horseshoe Bend Recreation Area and Prairie Creek campgrounds offer lakeside options within 15 miles. Blowing Springs RV Park in nearby Bella Vista and Hickory Creek on Beaver Lake round out the established camping options. Most campgrounds in this region of Northwest Arkansas (locally known as NWA) accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several offering cabin rentals for those seeking more comfort.
Reservations become essential during summer months when lakeside sites fill quickly, particularly at Corps of Engineers campgrounds. As one camper noted, "If traveling during the summer I would recommend reservations, and if you have a particular site you would prefer, reserve as soon as possible." Many campgrounds operate seasonally, with Hickory Creek open April through October, while others like Horseshoe Bend maintain year-round availability. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with some campgrounds offering reliable connections while others have limited or no coverage. Roads to some campgrounds feature narrow, winding sections through the Ozark hills that require cautious driving, especially with larger rigs.
Lakefront sites receive consistently high ratings from visitors, with many campers highlighting the peaceful settings and water access. "Gorgeous lake with lots of lakefront sites. Several bathhouses. Sites have electric but not water so fill your tank before you come," reported one visitor to Horseshoe Bend. Wildlife sightings, particularly deer, are common at many Cave Springs area campgrounds, making them popular for nature lovers seeking outdoor recreation. Fishing opportunities abound, with Beaver Lake known for bass, crappie, and catfish. Site sizes vary considerably across the region, with some locations better suited for smaller rigs. Most established campgrounds provide electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, though amenities like showers and dump stations differ by location. The region serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby attractions including Hobbs State Park and War Eagle Mill.
Best Campgrounds near Cave Springs (219)
1. Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground
"Found this gem tucked away in Northwest Arkansas. Corps of Engineers Campground. Very well-maintained. Gorgeous lake with lots of lakefront sites. Several bathhouses."
"Got a nice little spot on the lake to do some hammock camping for two nights. Was able to get this spot within the week which was a surprise as busy as it was."
from $16 - $75 / night
Check Availability2. Prairie Creek (AR)
"This campground is located on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas. It is a Corp of engineer lake. We stayed in site 30 which is quite small but our Winnebago 24’ Trend fit in fine."
"Our little loop was nice and secluded while being close to the shower house and park."
from $20 - $200 / night
Check Availability3. Blowing Springs RV Park & Campsites
"This camp ground is close to a mecca of both biking and mountain biking trails. Nice bath area, only if it is hot outside it is hot in there. Back in sights for RV and rent areas."
"* Many Trail Heads right at the RV park! No need to drive anywhere but close to local restaurants and attractions if you want. Friendly and helpful Staff!"
4. Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake
"We stayed in space 33 without looking first and we had to back our 30 foot fifth wheel down about 100 foot hill around the corner to get into the space. Campsite did have electric and a picnic table."
"We didn't have a lake site, but it looked like there were a few sites directly on the lake which would be amazing."
from $24 - $75 / night
Check Availability5. The Campground at Coler
"I loved the proximity to town and easy access to the Coler mountain bike trails, walking trails, and super cool cafe in the middle of the woods. "
"The trees offer nice seclusion between you and the close-by campsites. Carts available to carry equipment from your car to campsite easily."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability6. The Creeks Golf & RV Resort
7. COE Beaver Lake Prairie Creek Campground
"There are stores close by but not at the camp grounds. Easy access to the lake is a plus."
"I like this campground because it’s close to Rogers. I use it when I’m working in the area to shorten my commute. Some sites have water and electric. All have electric."
8. War Eagle Campground
"Historic area in the heart of the Arkansas Ozarks. Spots have shade, fire rings, and a river close by to play in. We used this spot as a base camp to hike in Hobbs State Park"
"The road to the park goes through a poorer community, but located within short distance to stores and other parks."
from $22 - $75 / night
Check Availability9. Lake Wedington -- Temporarily CLOSED
"My son and I love the Lake Weddington trails. Haden loves running across the small bridges, throwing rocks in the water, and picking up pine cones."
"A gorgeous park in the Ozarks National Forest close to the civilization in Fayettville Arkansas."
from $20 - $300 / night
Check Availability10. Natural Falls State Park Campground
"General: Located near the Oklahoma/Arkansas border, this is a surprisingly quiet campground given its proximity to the highway."
"It’s on border of Arkansas and Oklahoma, near Siloam Springs. It’s peaceful. You can take your wheelchair on some of the trails and look at the Falls."
Drive Time
- 24 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 5 min from Joplin, MO
- 1 hr 7 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 1 hr 53 min from Springfield, MO
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Horseshoe Bend Recreation Area & Campground
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COE Beaver Lake Prairie Creek Campground
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Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake
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Prairie Creek (AR)
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Blowing Springs RV Park & Campsites
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Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground
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War Eagle Campground
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Lake Wedington -- Temporarily CLOSED
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Beaver Lake Hide A Way
Recent Reviews near Cave Springs, AR
974 Reviews of 219 Cave Springs Campgrounds
- JJon L.
GuideRegatta On Grand
First Class Resort
Registration is totally online- you register, pay, and check in online. You will receive a text message the morning of your arrival day asking you to provide an ETA. You will be assigned a concierge who will meet you when you arrive and escort you to your site.
All the park and on-site restaurant staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The entrance to the resort is directly off the main road and is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate.
We were assigned to pull-thru site number S-6. All sites had concrete pads, and they all appear to be 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. Bathrooms, showers, and a laundry area aren't available, although both restaurants on the property do have bathrooms for their customers.
Wi-Fi, Satellite, Cable, and OTA: there is no Wi-Fi in the park. We were able to get AT&T 5G with 4 bars. AT&T achieved 399 Mbps down and 10.6 Mbps up. Satellite reception should not be an issue at most sites, as you can move your dish around to an open area on your site. 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 a nice fenced-in park that is in great condition. The park has a covered bench, and they also provide doggie bags and a trash can.
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website, and you are only a few miles from area stores and restaurants. Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay, even if they don't have the normal RV park amenities like showers, bathrooms, or a laundry area
JennyRangerLake 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.
- JJon L.Guide
Hog 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!
- ffinch H.
TravelerMill Creek (missouri)
Gorgeous and affordable park!
The park has nicely arranged sites with good space between them. Paved pads with concrete pads for metal picnic tables and fire rings with grill, the rest of the site is natural. All sites at least have a nice view of the lake if they are not directly on the lake. Very nice views! They have a great well maintained beach area as well as a playground and shelter area with tables. Highly recommend!
Damien E.TravelerWhispering Woods RV Park
RV Park for Indigo Sky Casino
Sites have water and electric, and a dumping station. Really nice showers and bathrooms. Don't have to gamble, and fairly cheap to stay with access to the hotel pool.
- MMary C.Traveler
Roaring River State Park Campground
Very nice
Large spots in Campground 1 with a lot of shade. Campground 2 and 3 are a little closer together. Very clean and quiet. Showers could use a little up dating. It has hiking trails and roads to bike on. Plus the huge spring that creates the Roaring River and a large fish hatchery. Fish for trout.
- KKarlee F.Guide
The Creeks Golf & RV Resort
Golf Course Stay near Fayetteville
We had a wonderful time! The sites were not very big, but it’s a great spot if you like to golf and don’t need/want much room! Staff was very friendly and the restaurant was a great spot with reasonable prices! Nice view of the pond and discounted golf with stay! Would definitely come back!
- CChris D.
ScoutWanderlust RV Park
Great Place to Stay!
Excellent Campground! I haven’t stayed at many in Eureka Springs but I can’t imagine it gets better than this one. Plenty of room for the big big rigs, super clean bathrooms, clean pool, excellent WiFi, new laundry equipment, it was just an amazingly clean and friendly place. I’ll be back soon to run the motorcycle trails.
Guide to Cave Springs
Cave Springs is surrounded by recreational camping spots within the Ozark hills at elevations between 1,100-1,300 feet. The camping season spans April through October for most locations, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 85-95°F. Water levels at Beaver Lake fluctuate seasonally, affecting shoreline access at lakefront camping spots near Cave Springs, Arkansas.
What to do
Disc golf course access: Natural Falls State Park, just across the Oklahoma border, features an extensive disc golf course. "Love this campground so much. Great spots with really level pads set in a beautifully treed park. Surrounded by disc golf, waterfalls, and hiking," notes Jennifer O. about Natural Falls State Park Campground.
Hiking trails: The Lake Wedington Recreation Area offers hiking trails with lake views. One camper shared, "The hike around the lake is roughly 1.5 miles and beautiful," about Lake Wedington. The area provides scenic woodland walking opportunities with minimal elevation changes.
Mountain biking: Coler Campground provides direct access to mountain biking trails. "Beautiful facilities, quite camping in the heart of Coler Mountain Bike Park. Minutes away from downtown Bentonville, feels like it is miles away from the rest of the world," reports Lauren about their experience at the The Campground at Coler.
What campers like
Lake access: Prairie Creek Campground offers multiple lake access points. "Beautiful setting on the shores of Beaver Lake, just 10 miles outside Rogers AR. Nice amenities, modern campsites, well maintained and staffed," according to Carl B. at Prairie Creek.
Tent platforms: Some sites provide designated tent platforms for more comfortable camping. "Each site comes with a picnic table, fire pit, stove table & lantern hook. Large variety of sites, including multi-family sites. Lake access and beach and swimming area," reports Kristi A. about Prairie Creek.
Fall colors: Hickory Creek's tree cover provides seasonal visual appeal. "Very quiet clean sites. More for camper and RV no tent or primitive sites," notes Luke C. from Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake. The surrounding deciduous forest creates vibrant autumn colors from late October through early November.
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the area have uneven pads. A camper at Prairie Creek warned, "Be prepared with as many leveling blocks as you can bring if you have a trailer. All spots seemed to have unlevel pads."
Limited water hookups: Some sites lack water connections. "Basically every spot has water hookup EXCEPT the spots in the loop we were in," reports Mandi R. about Prairie Creek Campground. Fill tanks before setting up at sites without direct water connections.
Off-season benefits: Camping during less busy periods offers advantages. "Stay during off-season. The park was very clean and quiet. Park rangers routinely patrolled and it felt very safe," notes Leslie D. about Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Halloween activities: Horseshoe Bend offers seasonal festivities. "Great family Corp campground. Some sites have electric and water some just electric. Great for walking, riding bikes. And walking the dog. Last Saturday weekend in October people decorate there sites and kids trick or treat the campers," shares Susan C.
Playground access: Multiple recreation areas provide play equipment. "This camp is well maintained. Not many Van sites less than 10. About the same tense spaces. Clean and well done showers and bathrooms," notes Jon W. about Coler Campground.
Marina proximity: War Eagle Campground offers boating access. "Small and usually very quiet my family spends time here every year," reports Donald P. about War Eagle Campground. The marina allows easy boat launching and rental opportunities.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Research specific site dimensions before booking. "Very nice and very open. Site is the largest on Beaver Lake, plenty of room for large vehicles or trailers. 2 launch ramps for boats. Close to a Rogers and close to great food. Be sure to check the power capabilities and most sites may not have sewer," advises John F. about Horseshoe Bend.
Extended stay options: The Creeks Golf & RV Resort accommodates longer visits. "I've been coming here for years now. They have monthly spots available and also weekly/nightly rates. About 1/3 are full timers. They have a 10-year rule for RVs that can be waived if your rig is in good condition," notes TJ W. about The Creeks Golf & RV Resort.
Electric-only limitations: Many sites offer electric without other hookups. "Got a nice little spot on the lake to do some hammock camping for two nights. Was able to get this spot within the week which was a surprise as busy as it was," shares Jim H. about Horseshoe Bend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Cave Springs, AR?
What camping is available near Cave Springs, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, Cave Springs, AR offers a wide range of camping options, with 219 campgrounds and RV parks near Cave Springs, AR and 12 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Cave Springs, AR?
Which is the most popular campground near Cave Springs, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cave Springs, AR is Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 28 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Cave Springs, AR?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Cave Springs, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 free dispersed camping spots near Cave Springs, AR.
What parks are near Cave Springs, AR?
What parks are near Cave Springs, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 30 parks near Cave Springs, AR that allow camping, notably Beaver Lake and Table Rock Lake.
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