Riverfront RV Resort

Fishing, hiking, and river access draw campers to Riverfront RV Resort, which sits directly along the Arkansas River in Van Buren, Arkansas. The campground is relatively new, having opened around 2023, and most sites feature concrete pads with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer. A walking trail runs along the riverbank, so sites facing the water will see regular foot traffic from the public path.

Amenities here go beyond basic hookups. The resort has a pool, playground, outdoor gym, and pickleball court, along with a bathhouse that reviewers consistently describe as clean. There is a small store in the front office. WiFi is available on-site. Julie B. describes it as "beautifully maintained, sits right on the Arkansas river," and notes the park was lightly occupied during her July stay. At roughly $81 per night, it sits on the higher end for the area, though Good Sam and military discounts apply.

The location puts campers close to several attractions. Fort Smith National Historic Site is less than 2 miles away, and the US Marshals Museum is within walking distance. Multiple restaurants are within a mile. For anglers, the Arkansas River is accessible directly from the campground. Reservations are available online and can be made the same day. Pets are allowed. Campers wanting a different setup nearby can check out Lee Creek Public Use Area or Park Ridge RV Campground among the places to camp around Van Buren.

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Coordinates

35.4079897849515 N
94.42187146458464 W

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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
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    Verizon5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 9/7/26
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 8/25/26

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 9/7/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 8/25/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Many campers appreciated this new campground's prime Arkansas River location and well-maintained facilities. Visitors regularly cited the friendly staff and clean amenities, though some noted the pool can be cold and pricing runs higher at $81/night.

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2026

A Hidden Gem

We 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!

Site44
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Riverfront RV Resort by Jon L., August 1, 2026
  • Review photo of Riverfront RV Resort by Jon L., August 1, 2026
  • Review photo of Riverfront RV Resort by Jon L., August 1, 2026
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Reviewed Jul. 10, 2025

Beautiful Resort!

We only stayed here 2 nights on our way to Colorado. Beautifully maintained, sits right on the Arkansas river. Pool is cold but clean and well maintained. The park was not even 1/4 full while we were there. I hope business picks up because it’s nice. A little pricey ($81 per night), but with Good Sam or Military discount, it helps. Ladies in the office were fantastic, each going through their purses to find enough quarters so I could wash and dry a load of clothes! Very nice! It was just TOO HOT to do much outside, especially with dogs.

Site115
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Riverfront RV Resort by Julie B., July 10, 2025
  • Review photo of Riverfront RV Resort by Julie B., July 10, 2025
  • Review photo of Riverfront RV Resort by Julie B., July 10, 2025
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Reviewed Apr. 22, 2025

Supprised how new and nice

Only one year old on Arkansas river great location if you like being close to restaurants staff very friendly

Site115
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2024

Very Nice and Convenient

This campground is only about a year old and everything seems to still be in good shape. Online reservations were simple, even on the day of arrival. Most sites are concrete pads and even the gravel sites have a concrete pad for the picnic table. Campground is adjacent to the Arkansas River (thus the name) and less than 2 miles from the Fort Smith National Historic Site. The bathrooms were clean and secured by door combination though the showers only had a curtain to close.

Site10
Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed Apr. 2, 2024

Easy stopover in Fort Smith

We stayed at this newish RV campsite for an overnight. It is located right along the river and is close to other attractions like Fort Smith and the US Marshall’s Museum (literally down the block). Our kids enjoyed the playground, outdoor gym, and pickleball - it was too cold to swim. There is only one bathhouse, but it was clean. The front office has a small store and the staff was nice. There are several restaurants within a mile. There was a gate at the front. There is a walking trail along the river so if your campsite faces it, there is plenty of people walking along that trail.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Riverfront RV Resort by Angela C., April 2, 2024
  • Review photo of Riverfront RV Resort by Angela C., April 2, 2024
  • Review photo of Riverfront RV Resort by Angela C., April 2, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Riverfront RV Resort have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Riverfront RV Resort has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Does Riverfront RV Resort have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Riverfront RV Resort does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Riverfront RV Resort?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and excellent coverage for Verizon.