RV camping near Springdale, Arkansas offers direct access to the Ozark Mountains and Arkansas River Valley with elevations ranging from 1,300 to 2,400 feet. Most campgrounds in the area experience distinct seasonal shifts with summer highs reaching 90°F and winter nighttime temperatures regularly dropping below freezing. Spring and fall tend to draw the largest crowds due to moderate temperatures and colorful forest displays.
What to do
Mountain biking access: At Blowing Springs RV Park & Campsites, visitors gain direct access to extensive trail networks. "This is your basic parking lot campground... BUT you have incredible instant access to the trailhead of many singletrack bike and hiking trails," noted one camper. The park connects to the Back 40 trail system favored by mountain bikers.
Golf packages: The Creeks Golf & RV Resort features discounted golf rates for campers. "They have monthly spots available and also weekly/nightly rates... discounts on the golf," explains a reviewer who frequently stays at the property. The 18-hole course remains open year-round with seasonal rates.
Historic exploration: Monte Ne ruins near Rogers provide a unique archaeological site partially submerged by Beaver Lake. "When I came here I had but one reason to check out this area, the abandoned once amazing Monte Ne... The ruin is now being slowly swallowed by Beaver Lake and the once grandiose walls are now somewhat of an embraced location for street art," shares a visitor who stayed at nearby Monte Ne RV Park.
What campers like
Proximity to downtown: Southgate RV Park of Fayetteville offers convenient city access. "You can't camp in your RV any closer to downtown Fayetteville than at Southgate. There are no other campgrounds as close to the main square and all the action of restaurants, breweries etc," one camper explains. The Razorback bike trail passes just blocks away from the campground entrance.
Creek access: At Blowing Springs RV Park & Campsites, the designated tent area offers waterfront sites. "Tent spots were fairly well spread out and in the back of the park. The tent area is more or less a strip of mown grass with a few picnic tables and fire pits on either side of the road, with the creek and run off channels on either side. Obviously, you want to get a site on the creek side," advises a tent camper.
Sunset views: Wanderlust RV Park features ridge sites with panoramic vistas. "My wife and I stayed a week there this summer and were very impressed... We have a smaller pull behind camper and picked one of the ridge sites with 30 amp full hookup. The sunsets on the ridge were amazing! You can sit at your camp site and watch the sun go down way below the horizon every night it was very cool!"
What you should know
Transportation options: Wanderlust RV Park sits on the Eureka Springs trolley route, eliminating driving concerns. "The location is great as well you can take the back road in to Eureka and by pass all the traffic to get downtown. They are also on the trolly route if you have don't feel like driving," notes one visitor. The trolley operates seasonally from March through November.
Site selection variability: Campgrounds often feature significant differences between site types. "Sites in some of the facility are a little smaller and many others are very good sized, make sure to ask," advises one Wanderlust camper. Similarly, Southgate offers both pull-through and back-in sites with varying dimensions.
Winter preparedness: Year-round campgrounds require cold-weather equipment during winter months. "We were not prepared for below-freezing conditions so we had to gear up to keep the water lines from freezing," reported a winter camper at The Creeks Golf & RV Resort. Most facilities keep water running year-round but recommend heated hoses from November through March.
Tips for camping with families
Campground layout considerations: Green Tree Campground & RV Park offers family-friendly spacing. "When we showed up it was pretty bare, by the time we left Friday morning it felt kind of like a sardine can. Being right next to the highway I thought it would be loud but you can't hear the roadway at all," shared a family who found the campground quieter than expected despite its location.
Limited playground facilities: Most Springdale area campgrounds lack dedicated playgrounds. "There isn't much for kids to do. It's definitely a camp ground to simply stay the night and then go do things in Eureka Springs. The gravel was loose and not great for riding bikes," notes a family who stayed at Wanderlust RV Park with children.
Heated winter facilities: For shoulder season camping, Green Tree maintains comfort facilities. "The bathrooms and showers were very clean and heated. They even shoveled a path for us from our RV site to the bathroom when it snowed!" reports a winter visitor, making this option suitable for families in colder months.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling realities: Hog Valley RV & Treehouse Resort offers level pads but with exposure concerns. "Flat Sites, Clean, Nice Amenities, Nice Staff, Little Exposed in heat to Sun. Best shades sites rented in advance. (Site 24-27)," advises an RV camper. Many regional campgrounds feature minimal tree cover on RV pads.
Interior roads: Road quality varies significantly between campgrounds. Southgate RV Park receives mixed reviews regarding interior roads: "The roads within the park are pretty rough, I was cringing while trying to find my spot," comments a visitor who still rated their overall experience positively.
Site spacing: RV campers consistently note proximity concerns at several campgrounds. "Spots are a little close together," mentions a Blowing Springs visitor, while another describes the RV area: "The RV side is exactly how I envisioned and packed pretty tight." Many parks prioritize quantity over spacing, particularly during peak seasons.
