Prairie Grove sits in the Ozark Highlands with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 feet. RV camping near Prairie Grove, Arkansas offers access to both mountain recreation and water activities on nearby lakes and streams. Weather conditions vary significantly by season, with summer temperatures often exceeding 90°F and winter nights frequently dropping below freezing.
What to do
Mountain biking trails: Blowing Springs RV Park in Bella Vista connects directly to the Back 40 trail system. "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," notes one reviewer at Blowing Springs RV Park.
Wine tasting: Visit vineyards near Grape Country RV Park in Altus. "Settled right in between grape fields, beautiful manacured grounds with lots of picnic tables and plenty of area to walk dogs or kids. Owner came by and personally checked on us, booking was easy with a text! Great wines right up the road," reports one visitor.
Golf: The Creeks Golf & RV Resort offers on-site golfing opportunities with discounted rates for campers. "They have monthly spots available and also weekly/nightly rates. About 1/3 are full timers. They have a 10-year rule for RV's that can be waived if your rig is in good condition. It's nice and clean, management is helpful, and discounts on the golf."
What campers like
Proximity to downtown areas: Southgate RV Park provides convenient access to Fayetteville's amenities. "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," explains one camper at Southgate RV Park of Fayetteville.
Separate tent camping areas: Several parks distinguish between RV and tent sites. "What I like about this campground is that the tent sites are separate from the RV area, and RV's don't have to go through the tents to get to their area. However, the RV's have actual loops off the main road and the tent sites are right on that main road."
Clean facilities: Fort Smith-Alma RV Park maintains tidy shower facilities. "Clean bathrooms and showers. It's a former KOA campground with all those amenities but older. Nice pond along the tent camping area. RV pull through are a little tight but you pull in alternating so you backside to backside," notes one visitor to Fort Smith-Alma RV Park.
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: Some parks feature closely positioned sites. "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," reports one Fort Smith-Alma camper, while others mention tight spacing at several parks.
Weather preparedness: Winter camping requires additional preparation. "We were not prepared for below-freezing conditions so we had to gear up to keep the water lines from freezing," cautions one visitor at The Creeks Golf & RV Resort.