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Campgrounds near Ozark, Arkansas provide a range of accommodations along the Arkansas River and within the Ozark National Forest. Aux Arc Campground, operated by the Corps of Engineers, offers developed sites with water and electric hookups directly along the riverfront, while Byrd's Adventure Center provides options for tent camping, RV sites with hookups, and cabin rentals approximately 10 miles northeast of downtown. The area features both public and private campgrounds with varying levels of amenities, from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks with 50-amp hookups and sewer connections.
Access to camping areas varies seasonally, with most sites remaining open year-round but experiencing different conditions across seasons. Water levels along the Arkansas River can impact shoreline camping, especially during spring rainfall periods when runoff affects riverfront sites. Many campgrounds require reservations through Recreation.gov for Corps of Engineers sites or direct booking for private facilities like Dan's Riverview RV Park. Cell service is generally reliable near developed campgrounds but may diminish in more remote areas of the national forest. A camper commented about Aux Arc: "The campground is clean and the views are good. It is by the Arkansas river, near a hydroelectric dam. You will see barges going down the river, and see the railroad that sits across the river."
Riverside camping experiences dominate the region's offerings, with several developed campgrounds positioned for views of barge traffic and water activities. Campgrounds like Aux Arc feature spacious sites with covered picnic tables and fire rings, while maintaining good spacing between neighbors. "The sites are spaced out nicely. The spots are level and easy to back in to and easy to locate," noted one visitor about Aux Arc. Occasional train noise affects riverfront properties but is generally not considered problematic by most campers. Beyond water-based camping, the surrounding mountains offer more secluded experiences at locations like White Rock Mountain Recreation Area and Mount Magazine State Park, where higher elevations provide cooler summer temperatures and different wildlife viewing opportunities than the river valley sites closer to Ozark.
"With so many tall trees around the site and a river right by, it's feels scenic. Sites are also well spaced out.
You'll hear trains going by periodically but wasn't a problem for us.""Boat launch and lovely views of the Arkansas river. Close to restaurants and shopping ."
from $16 - $75 / night
Check Availability"The mulberry river is a ridden gem the runs through the Ozarks. It’s just a quiet beautiful place to camp, ride ATVs, float the river or just hangout with friends and families."
"Simply put, this is a great little rustic place to get away from the hustle and bustle. The sites offer 20/30/50A hookups with water and septic."
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability"White Rock Mountain Recreation Area, in the western Arkansas Ozarks, has a campground with 9 tent sites. One of these is a large group site. 8 sites are arranged along a gravel loop road."
"Located beyond a perfectly canopied gravel road and surrounded by miles of mostly uninhabited forests White Rock Mountain has been the most delightful treasure of 2016."
from $15 - $215 / night
Check Availability"Took the family to Rendezvous in the Ozarks at Byrds Adventure Center. We had the best time the the scenery is absolutely beautiful."
"The facility is located on 800 acres surrounded by the Ozark National Forest and Mulberry River."
from $10 - $22 / night
Check Availability"All sites can also easily access the comfort station - which is located across from the day-use parking area. "
"Access to Spy Rock trail, but the vast amount of cobwebs made it seem like it’s not used much."
"It is easily one of my favorite places in the Ozarks to go for day hiking, backpacking, camping, and just getting outdoors."
"Devil's Den is a gorgeous parked tucked in the mountains of Arkansas. The primary campground for RVs is one of the better campgrounds I have seen. The facilities and amenities have been great. "
from $20 / night
Check Availability"Lake Ft. Smith State Park is a beautiful park in the Boston Mountains. We drove over from Memphis to meet my brother’s family (who lives in Tulsa)."
"This is a nice modern park on the shore of the man made Lake Fort Smith."
from $23 - $163 / night
Check Availability"If you are looking for a peaceful, quiet place, away from the city, this is a great place. I love it. Have stayed several times in several different sites. Will stay again. "
"Not to far off of I-40 and has beautiful surroundings. It is on the wine trail and there are vineyards across the road."
"A downed tree blocks part of the view, but still has a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding mountains."
"There are walking trails, with Spy Rock a short distance away."
"Great get away close to the Ozarks. Clean, quiet, beautiful views!"
"Magazine Mountain is the highest peak in Arkansas at 2,753 feet. Mount Magazine SP sits at the top of Magazine Mountain. It has 18 RV campsites of varying length, all with water and most have sewer. "
from $35 / night
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TravelerNice quiet place right on the lake sites are a little unlevel but not bad no sewer but there’s a dump station just like they said not much signal for AT&T
ScoutA beautiful place to relax, but very sketchy, wouldn't stay after dark. I've taken many pics down here, the scenery is beautiful.
RangerNew park with young trees (so not much shade yet), pond for fishing and a walking trail around it. Large clubhouse is where the bathhouses are with four individual bathrooms with showers, laundry facility, propane for sale and a nice pool.
RangerClean state park. We enjoyed the trails, kayak rental at the marina. Other amenities include nice bathhouses and a pool.
GuideWe last stayed here five years ago when the park was new. Some of the areas and amenities that are now available were still under construction during our last trip. The bottom line… still a very nice park, but it's starting to show its age a little.
Parking for registration is located right next to the office. All the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The road from the highway to the park is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate, though several roads have asphalt failures that need attention. Even though it's not too far from Interstate 49, we didn't hear any traffic noise at all- very peaceful.
We were assigned to pull-thru site number 36. Most of the sites are gravel, but the pull-thru row that we were in had concrete pads. For the most part, all sites appear fairly level.
Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was very good, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located.
Two bathroom areas also have showers and laundry facilities- one at the front of the park and one in the rear. The pool area and playground are located at the front of the park.
Wi-Fi, Satellite, Cable, and OTA: there is Wi-Fi in the park, but the park info sheet that they provide you with notes that the Wi-Fi is spotty. We were able to get AT&T 5G with 4 bars. AT&T achieved 418 Mbps down and 21 Mbps up. Satellite reception should not be an issue at most sites, and if you do need clear access for satellite reception, there are plenty of sites available with no trees. There are plenty of OTA stations available, and they all had great reception with clear HD pictures. Cable was not available.
Dog Park: They have two nice fenced-in parks that are in great condition. The one in the front of the park is divided for big and small dogs, while the one in the back is larger but not divided. They both have benches, which are all in good shape. They also provide doggie bags and a trash can. NOTE: I've included a photo of the sign posted at the entrances to the park indicating that they might be shut down. So if having a fenced dog park is mission-critical for your stay, you might want to verify that they are still open when you make your reservation
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website, and you are only a few miles from Fayetteville, where you can find plenty of stores and restaurants. Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. Although the park is starting to show its age, it still deserves a high rating, and I would not hesitate to recommend it- enjoy your stay!
GuideWe needed an overnight spot on our way from Oklahoma to NW Arkansas, and I'm glad that we picked this park. It's located right next to the Arkansas River with a nice concrete walking trail along the river. Parking for registration is located right next to the office. All the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful.
The road from the highway to the park is fairly easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. Even though it's not too far from the main road, we didn't hear any traffic noise at all- very peaceful. However, you will hear occasional train horns from the crossing a few miles away. You'll only hear them when outside your RV, never inside.
We were assigned to pull-thru site number 44. All the sites are concrete and appear fairly level. Our site was level side to side, and 5 inches from front to rear. There are no shade trees for the majority of the park sites. Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was very good, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located. There is also a picnic table located at each site.
Bathrooms, Showers, and the pool are all located near the registration office building and are in great shape. There are no trash cans by the sites- just a dumpster area near the dog park and playground. However, they do come by your site each morning to pick up any trash that you've set out.
Wi-Fi, Satellite, OTA: there is decent Wi-Fi in the park with repeater towers spaced approximately every four sites, so each site has a fairly strong signal- we achieved 9.52 Mbps down and 2.02 Mbps up. We got AT&T 5G with 4 bars and achieved 512 Mbps down and 32 Mbps up. If you need clear access for satellite reception, trees will not be an issue. Also, you can pick up plenty of OTA stations with good HD quality reception.
Dog Park: They have a nice fenced-in park that is in great condition and is well lit at night. They provide doggie bags and a trash can, both in the dog park and along the walking paths.
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website.
Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. The park is only a couple of years old and is very well maintained. Only about 15-20 percent of the spaces were occupied. Note that sites 100- 115 are along the river. There is a concrete public walking path along the river, but those sites are elevated above the path, with a grass and tree buffer zone between them. There are a couple of covered pavilions in the park with built-in gas grills and comfortable seating areas. The park map provides a very accurate rendition of the park. See my attached photos for more details.
This park deserves its high rating, and I do not hesitate to recommend it - enjoy your stay!
GuideWe spent one night here. It was a little bit of trouble to get to, as I'm not a fan of driving in the mountains. It had a nice fire ring and a picnic table. There are 2 vault toilets here, not the worst we've seen. They did have toilet paper. Super cute but very shallow swimming hole, maybe 3 ft deep? Very popular too. Seemed every site was full when we pulled through to check it out, so we picked the only open spot, #1. But when we left at 10 am, only one other campsite was occupied so I think they were just daytime guests. We walked downstream a lot looking at small fish in the little pools and we "swam" in the swimming hole, it was nice bc it was hot. Beautiful scenery. No service for my phone.
TravelerVery flea infested when we went. Water was really low and kinda hot. But the camp ground was pretty and well maintained.
GuideCampground made for the smaller rigs. Access road has a 24 foot camper length limit. Fun drive with steep switchbacks. Some campsites are on the cliffs edge so the views are fantastic. Staff was helpful and the sites clean. Some good leveling will be required at a few RV sites but it's more then worth it!
Camping sites near Ozark, Arkansas span elevations from 400 to 2,700 feet, creating distinct temperature variations between river valley and mountain locations. Winter temperatures typically range 20-30 degrees colder at higher elevation campgrounds compared to riverside sites, while summer campers often seek mountain locations for relief from humidity. River levels fluctuate dramatically based on dam release schedules, affecting water recreation opportunities at riverside campgrounds.
Hike scenic trails: At White Rock Mountain Recreation Area, the Rim Trail offers panoramic views regardless of season. "The views are exquisite. The people are warm and inviting. The hiking trails are for everyone," notes Shelia H. The campground sits at higher elevation with significantly cooler temperatures than riverside locations.
Water activities: The Mulberry River provides excellent kayaking opportunities at Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures. "Great place to camp and kayak. River view from our campsite, easy access to the river," explains Sheila H. Visitors can rent tubes, kayaks, or fishing equipment on-site.
Off-road adventures: For ATV enthusiasts, Byrd's Adventure Center offers private trail access plus proximity to national forest routes. "They not only have their own trails on private land, but off-roaders can hit trails in National Forest territory not too far down the road," writes Eric L. The 800-acre property includes multiple difficulty levels for various vehicle types.
Riverside swimming holes: Redding Campground features natural swimming areas along the Mulberry River. "Great small campground with showers provided and easy access to the Mulberry river," shares Lisa H. The campground maintains flush toilets and shower facilities despite its relatively remote location.
Secluded campsites: Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground offers well-spaced sites with privacy. "Sites spread far enough apart for privacy, full hook ups, cleanest bathhouses, and beautiful scenery! Would absolutely stay again," reports Jennifer O. Sites 1-20 provide full hookups with lake views.
Vineyard proximity: Grape Country RV Park sits adjacent to working vineyards. "Settled right in between grape fields, beautiful manacured grounds with lots of picnic tables and plenty of area to walk dogs or kids," notes Jessica P. The campground offers easy access to local wineries along the Arkansas wine trail.
Cell service limitations: While major campgrounds maintain reliable coverage, service diminishes at higher elevations. "TMobile 3 bars at site 17, Verizon lower..." reports Heather K. at Mount Magazine State Park Campground. Coverage varies by carrier, with AT&T generally providing better service in mountainous areas.
Access road conditions: Many mountain campgrounds require navigating steep, narrow roads. "The drive up to this campsite was a slight challenge. I would recommend an SUV or other tall vehicle with 4 wheel drive. The twisty, steep, narrow dirt road makes for quite an adventure," cautions Clarissa F. about White Rock Mountain.
Weather considerations: Temperature differences between river valley and mountain campgrounds can exceed 15 degrees. "Unless you're going in July, I would recommend you pack a pair of pants, long sleeves and maybe even a light jacket. You will probably be cold otherwise," advises Donny S. about Mount Magazine.
Best swimming locations: For safe swimming access, Redding Campground provides dedicated areas. "This place is an amazing bargain. For just $15 a night, you get nice, big, secluded campsites, a large bathroom with running water, flushing toilets, and showers, and an awesome swimming hole," shares Alex M.
Insect preparedness: Higher humidity near rivers increases mosquito activity. "One warning on the cabins though - in summer be prepared for some bugs," advises Matt B. about White Rock Mountain cabins. Ticks remain active March through October throughout the region.
Kid-friendly amenities: Devil's Den State Park Campground provides dedicated recreation areas. "Pool, great trails, and the creek/river kept my kids entertained and worn out!" reports Melissa M. The park offers both water recreation and well-marked hiking trails suitable for various ages.
Level sites: For larger rigs, Aux Arc Campground offers the most accommodating waterfront spaces. "The sites are spaced out nicely. The spots are level and easy to back in to and easy to locate," noted one visitor.
Elevation considerations: When traveling to mountain campgrounds, vehicle capability matters. "Nice campground, although they are set up to cater to RVers. The RVs are quiet because they are using commercial power and not a generator," explains Robert N. about Aux Arc's setup.
Hookup availability: Dan's Riverview RV Park provides modern full-hookup sites. "Small, but all brand new. Restrooms and showers are clean and beautiful. Full Hook Up's, firepits, and lights are great," reports Cinda R. Sites include 50-amp service and sewer connections for extended stays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Ozark, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, Ozark, AR offers a wide range of camping options, with 147 campgrounds and RV parks near Ozark, AR and 23 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Ozark, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ozark, AR is Aux Arc with a 4.7-star rating from 20 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Ozark, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 23 free dispersed camping spots near Ozark, AR.
What parks are near Ozark, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 35 parks near Ozark, AR that allow camping, notably Ozark Lake and Lake Dardanelle.
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