Best RV Parks & Resorts near Pencil Bluff, AR
Ouachita River Haven in Pencil Bluff features 19 RV sites with 30-amp electric and water hookups on a riverfront property. South Fork RV and Camping offers four full hookup sites with 50-amp electric service, water, sewer, and convenient trash disposal. "We stayed here on the lake for four days. The site was spacious and well spread out from its neighbors," according to one visitor describing the Crystal Springs area. Treasure Isle R.V. Park in Hot Springs provides big-rig friendly sites with water, electric, and sewer connections approximately 30 miles east of Pencil Bluff. Most RV parks in the region accommodate pets, with many sites situated along lakeshores or riverbanks.
Navigation through the mountainous terrain requires careful planning, especially for larger motorhomes approaching some of the more remote parks. Several RV parks operate year-round, though amenities like showers may be limited at certain locations. One traveler noted that some lakeside sites are "incredibly steep" with challenging approaches. Cell service varies significantly throughout the Ouachita Mountains area, with AT&T generally providing better coverage than T-Mobile. Dump stations are available at select parks including Crystal Ridge RV Park, while others like South Fork RV include sewer hookups directly at each site. Fall weekends tend to fill quickly as visitors seek autumn views of the surrounding national forest.
