RV campgrounds near Midland, Arkansas offer a range of lodging options within the Ozark foothills region. Most facilities remain open year-round with seasonal adjustments to services during winter months. Campgrounds in this area typically sit at elevations between 400-1,200 feet, creating varied terrain with both river valley and mountain ridge locations.
What to do
River recreation access: Turner Bend provides easy access to the Mulberry River with canoe and kayak rentals available on-site. "The location is convenient a quarter of mile off the Highway 23/The Pig Trail that motorcycle riders love. All the sites are generously space out with plenty of room for parking," notes one visitor at Turner Bend.
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer direct water access for anglers. Fort Chaffee RV Military provides shoreline fishing at their on-site pond. According to a camper, "Stayed here over a non drill weekend, and the whole place was deserted. Nice spot on the end with trees and the fishing pond."
Wine country exploration: Grape Country RV Park positions visitors near local vineyards and tasting rooms. "Settled right in between grape fields, beautiful manicured grounds with lots of picnic tables and plenty of area to walk dogs or kids. Great wines right up the road," mentions a reviewer at Grape Country RV Park.
What campers like
Location convenience: Fort Smith-Alma RV Park provides strategic positioning for area exploration. "We arrived after the office closed, but they called to check on our arrival and have our registration ready for us. It's a former KOA campground with all those amenities but older," explains one visitor at Fort Smith-Alma RV Park.
Scenic views: Multiple campgrounds feature mountain vistas and water views. "The view of Black Mountain at sunset is amazing! We love the well-kept grounds and spacious back in RV sites. They also have tent camping that you can book online," shares a camper about Turner Bend.
Quiet atmosphere: Many parks offer peaceful settings away from highway noise. "Small older park but full hookups were available in January. Staff personable service, laundry facilities adequate. Antenna TV good, TMobile service good," notes a winter visitor to Fort Smith-Alma RV Park.
What you should know
Reservation systems: Most parks offer different booking methods. Riverfront RV Resort provides easy online booking even for same-day arrivals. "Online reservations were simple, even on the day of arrival. Most sites are concrete pads and even the gravel sites have a concrete pad for the picnic table," explains a visitor at Riverfront RV Resort.
Site spacing variations: Parks differ significantly in site proximity. "It's a bit tight, we found ourselves sharing our front yard with our neighbor. You have to keep your blinds closed otherwise you find yourself looking right into the windows of your neighbors on both sides," cautions a camper about Fort Smith-Alma RV Park.
Seasonal conditions: Weather impacts facility operations differently across seasons. "This campground is only about a year old and everything seems to still be in good shape. The bathrooms were clean and secured by door combination though the showers only had a curtain to close," notes a Riverfront RV Resort visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Recreation amenities: Some parks offer child-friendly facilities. "Our kids enjoyed the playground, outdoor gym, and pickleball - it was too cold to swim. There is only one bathhouse, but it was clean. The front office has a small store and the staff was nice," shares a family who stayed at Riverfront RV Resort.
Tent-friendly options: Not all RV parks accommodate tent campers equally. "This campground is located in a great spot near the Ozarks. The bathrooms were in decent shape and worked well. They have RV spots, but they also have tent sites down by the creek that include picnic tables," explains a visitor at Twin Creeks RV Park.
Security considerations: Some parks provide additional safety measures for families. "We met the owners the next morning. They were super nice! We arrived late, set up camp and then headed down the road to Pizza Den for some great pizza," mentions a visitor to Twin Creeks RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Quick overnight options: Several parks cater to travelers just passing through. "Contacted owner late in the evening looking for a spot after a 9-hour drive. This place had everything and the bathhouse was just like taking a shower at home! Would stop here again when passing through!!" recommends a guest at William O. Darby RV Community.
Big rig accessibility: Site dimensions and layout affect larger vehicles differently. "We only stayed the night passing through. It was somewhat tight getting a big rig in and out. And the parking spots are pretty close to each other. Everything was well kept up and maintained," notes a traveler about Fort Smith-Alma RV Park.
Utility connections: Power options vary across parks. "We have stayed here several times and will stay again. Clean, well maintained, safe, easy in and out, quiet, small park. 8 full hook up pull through sites in front," reports a repeat visitor to Grape Country RV Park.
