Several RV parks near Ozone, Arkansas provide year-round accommodations within the Ozark National Forest at elevations between 1,400 and 2,300 feet. The region experiences distinct seasons with hot, humid summers reaching 90°F and winter lows occasionally dipping below freezing. Fall camping is particularly popular during October when hardwood forests display peak foliage colors.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Turner Bend sits along the Mulberry River, offering anglers direct water access. "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," mentions one visitor to Turner Bend.
Vineyard tours: Grape Country RV Park positions campers in Arkansas wine country. "We had booked a different campground and did not like it. A quick search brought us to this great little spot. Very small, off a country road with wine tasting right down the street," notes a camper at Grape Country RV Park.
Mountain biking: Southgate RV Park provides access to extensive trail networks. "The Razorback trail and network of bike trails (which can take you all the way to Bentonville) are just a few blocks down the road from Southgate. This is a great way to get downtown without driving and trying to find parking," explains a reviewer who stayed at Southgate.
What campers like
Swimming access: Harrison RV Park maintains a pool for summer visitors. "We stayed 5 nights the owners were extremely nice and helpful everything was very clean we had a very enjoyable stay and loved the area!" writes one camper at Harrison RV Park & Campground.
Quiet environments: Fort Smith-Alma RV Park offers peaceful settings away from highway noise. "We pulled in at midnight. Difficult to see how to pull through some of the spaces. They have a pond. The weather was nice. Clean space and not noisy through out the night. North of I-40 so there wasn't any highway noise," describes a visitor at Fort Smith-Alma RV Park.
Pet-friendly grounds: Many rv parks near Ozone accommodate pets with designated walking areas. "Has a wooded trails for walking and a big open are for walking and playing with pets. Water, sewer and 30/50amp electric are easy access and to hook up," states a Grape Country RV Park guest about their facilities.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds remain open throughout winter but with limited facilities. "Antenna TV good, TMobile service good," notes a January visitor to Fort Smith-Alma RV Park about available services during off-season.
Reservation requirements: Peak fall foliage season requires advance booking at most locations. "An update since all other reviews are a couple of years old. Nothing has changed. Except I imagine the price! Accurately depicted above. A bit of road noise, which comes with the convenience," advises a recent Harrison RV Park visitor.
Highway proximity: Several parks balance convenience with noise considerations. "This is good for an overnight rest. It's just far enough away from the highway so you have a quiet nights rest without hearing the traffic. The pond on the property has soothing sounds of peepers to fall asleep too," explains a camper at Fort Smith-Alma.
Tips for camping with families
Playground availability: Several Ozone area rv parks maintain dedicated play areas. "Our site was perfect in we faced the pond and playground and didn't have any other campers in direct site when lounging outside our camper," shares a family staying at Ivy's Cove RV Retreat.
Gaming facilities: Look for parks with indoor recreation options. "Nice campground with pool, dog walk, and quaint store. Drive through sites with full hookups. Good spacing between sites with lots of trees," mentions a visitor to Fort Smith-Alma RV Park.
Safety considerations: Some campgrounds offer enhanced security features. "Clean and spacious RV sites. We love the view of the mountain and the fact that we can ride our ATV to the Turner Bend Store to get gasoline and sandwiches," explains a Turner Bend visitor highlighting the secure environment.
Tips from RVers
Site spacing: RV parks near Ozone vary significantly in spacing between units. "We love the well-kept grounds and spacious back in RV sites. They also have tent camping that you can book online," comments a Turner Bend visitor about their site layout.
Access road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging entry roads. "The roads within the park are pretty rough, I was cringing while trying to find my spot," warns a reviewer about Southgate RV Park of Fayetteville.
Hookup reliability: Electrical service quality varies across parks. "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," reports an RVer at Fort Smith-Alma about their overall experience.
