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    Camping near Gateway, Arkansas ranges from lakefront campgrounds on Beaver Lake to wooded tent and RV sites within the Ozark Mountains. Roaring River State Park Campground offers cabin, tent and RV camping with numerous amenities including electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities. Around Beaver Lake, Corps of Engineers campgrounds like Dam Site River, Prairie Creek, and Horseshoe Bend Recreation Area provide water-adjacent camping with electric and water hookups. Several lakefront sites feature boat-in access alongside traditional drive-in camping. Lake Leatherwood City Park near Eureka Springs includes cabin accommodations along with tent and RV sites.

    Roads leading to campgrounds in the area often wind through rural Ozark terrain, requiring careful driving on narrow, curving routes. Most campgrounds maintain paved pads and roads within their boundaries, though access routes may be challenging. A visitor noted, "The drive to Rocky Branch is set in rural Arkansas in the rolling Ozark Mountains. It is narrow, winding, rolling with a dense covering of beautiful trees giving a sense of peace and serenity." Campground operating seasons vary significantly, with some locations open year-round while others operate only from April through October. Many sites require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends and holiday periods when waterfront locations fill quickly. Cell service ranges from reliable to nonexistent depending on the specific location.

    Campers report high satisfaction with lakefront sites that provide direct access to Beaver Lake's 500 miles of shoreline. The proximity to water activities represents a significant draw for the region, with fishing, boating, and swimming available at many campgrounds. According to one review, "This campground is located on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas. It is a Corp of engineer lake. There were places for all sized RVs and tents." The region serves as a gateway to explore attractions including Hobbs State Park, War Eagle Mill, Crystal Bridges Museum, and the historic downtown of Eureka Springs. While most developed campgrounds provide basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets, amenities vary widely between locations. Travelers seeking both outdoor recreation and proximity to cultural attractions find the Gateway area provides an ideal base for exploring Northwest Arkansas.

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      1. Roaring River State Park Campground

      4.3(52)9mi from Gateway169 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Located in South Missouri it is an easy day trip into Branson Missouri or Eureka Springs Arkansas. Very well located and very well run by the state."

      "Campground 1 was tucked up in an inlet that went back into the valley. It dead ends at a wonderful trailhead. The west side on CG#1 is lined by a beautiful creek that runs into the rotating river."

      from $16 - $53 / night

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      2. Dam Site River - Beaver Lake

      4.2(18)7mi from Gateway58 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This campground is one of the hidden treasures of northern Arkansas. You are always close to the water and a short distance to a fantastic hike on Beaver lake."

      "Booked this visit for close little pseudo-holiday while working near Branson. The spots were very long and staggered in distance apart."

      from $22 - $29 / night

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      3. Prairie Creek (AR)

      3.8(24)11mi from Gateway108 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This campground is located on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas. It is a Corp of engineer lake. We stayed in site 30 which is quite small but our Winnebago 24’ Trend fit in fine."

      "Our little loop was nice and secluded while being close to the shower house and park."

      from $20 - $200 / night

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      4. Dam Site Lake Campground

      4.6(13)6mi from Gateway47 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Reservable and walk up sites with picnic tables, electric and water hookups. Some with shelters. Showers and restrooms are well maintained."

      "They really capitalize on as much lakeside camping as possible, and it is amazing!"

      from $22 - $75 / night

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      5. Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground

      3.9(28)14mi from Gateway187 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Got a nice little spot on the lake to do some hammock camping for two nights. Was able to get this spot within the week which was a surprise as busy as it was."

      "Found this gem tucked away in Northwest Arkansas. Corps of Engineers Campground. Very well-maintained. Gorgeous lake with lots of lakefront sites. Several bathhouses."

      from $16 - $75 / night

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      6. Lost Bridge North

      4.3(13)6mi from Gateway49 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "We stayed in spot 48 which had a really lovely view of the lake through the trees. The lower loop looked a lot more active and the campsites had less privacy."

      "Right on Beaver Lake. Great hiking trail near by and facilities were clean. Will stay here again"

      from $17 - $40 / night

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      7. Lake Leatherwood City Park

      4.2(17)10mi from GatewayRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "On one trip I check out Lake Leatherwood City Park, a campground only about 10 minutes outside of the historic downtown area. This historic lake has both tent camping and cabin options."

      "Tent sites were nice and relatively spacious and close to the water. The hand full of RV sites were underwhelming and close together, and not near the water."

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      8. Wanderlust RV Park

      4.5(21)14mi from Gateway5 sitesRVs, Cabins

      "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!"

      "This campground is very close to several religious attractions. So if you’re looking for Jesus he will be close by."

      from $39 - $136 / night

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      9. The Farm - Campground & Events

      4.2(10)7mi from Gateway2 sitesRVs, Tents

      "I loved all the art work around as well."

      "In the morning you'll be deep in the seas of fog, and at night you'll be dazed by wide views of the stars. 18 hole diskgolf course and super fun mountain bike trails you can't beat it."

      from $10 - $25 / night

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      10. Lost Bridge South

      4.2(9)6mi from Gateway36 sitesRVs, Tents

      "One of the better sites on Beaver Lake with a small number of sites, the access to the water is easy and the sites are fair sized."

      "The mountains and the lake views are beautiful . The restrooms and showers for very clean . If you are all about fishing this is the place for you ."

      from $24 - $26 / night

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    1106 Reviews of 247 Gateway Campgrounds

    • Jennifer O.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 29, 2026

      The Embers Glamping and RV Resort

      Beautiful quiet lots of amenities and perfect little stop!

      For an RV park in Branson this is a GREAT option. FHU, pool, coffee house, pizza shop, yurts, cabins, RVs and all the fun right in town. We wanted to stay in town and not at the state park this time and this is a great option for that. Brand new facilities for the pool coffeehouse and pizza shop. There are tree, houses and yachts and cabins with fire pits and hammocks and hot tubs. Great option for a girls trip or family Reunion or even couples weekend. The RV spots are nice and level with full hook ups. I would recommend the backend Woods sites if you are needing a little space and privacy. And especially shade. The pull through and sunset sites along with the basic Backing sites are lacking and shade and in the summer months that’s going to be a big deal. The most shaded site for sunset is 38. The best site that I could find overall was 43. We were in 39 and had to spend most of our time around back because there was too much sun even with our awning.

    • S
      Aug. 23, 2026

      Roaring River State Park Campground

      Great Park

      The campsites are well maintained. There are limited primitive sites that book fairly quickly. We stayed at an electric site due to no primitive sites being available. Keep an eye on the weather as several of the campgrounds are at risk of flooding.

    • Julie F.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 18, 2026

      Roaring River State Park Campground

      Accessible and lots to do

      We stopped for the night while passing through MO. Tons of spots open on a Monday in August. Cindy at the park office was so friendly and helpful. She suggested spot 100 in campground 2 since it backs onto the river. Lovely sounds! Lots of trout in the river - at that spot, it’s only about 1 foot deep so it was fun to wade in the water and let the pup run around.

      Good park store, dump station, trash and lots of hikes to do. Too bad we simply stayed the night

    • DThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 12, 2026

      Kettle Campground, Cabins & RV Park

      Quiet, Lots of trees, Swimming Pool

      This is a cute campground with lots of trees for shade. This is my first camping experience and I’m impressed. Most of the campers seem to be long term residents who don’t make a lot of noise. I chose this one because the camp sites were wooded not parking lot fashion. Sewage hook up right at your site. Air conditioned laundry. Nice owners very accommodating. The pool is clean and a great way to cool off. Shower house a little dated but clean. It’s right on 62 and you can catch a trolly for 6$ a day for a full day of rides in eureka. The highway next to it kind of dangerous for an ebike but I just bought a month pass for 26$ My site seemed almost double in size. I started at 17 which seemed tight to get into.

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 3, 2026

      Regatta On Grand

      First Class Resort

      Registration is totally online- you register, pay, and check in online. You will receive a text message the morning of your arrival day asking you to provide an ETA. You will be assigned a concierge who will meet you when you arrive and escort you to your site. 

      All the park and on-site restaurant staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The entrance to the resort is directly off the main road and is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. 

      We were assigned to pull-thru site number S-6. All sites had concrete pads, and they all appear to be 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. Bathrooms, showers, and a laundry area aren't available, although both restaurants on the property do have bathrooms for their customers. 

      Wi-Fi, Satellite, Cable, and OTA: there is no Wi-Fi in the park. We were able to get AT&T 5G with 4 bars. AT&T achieved 399 Mbps down and 10.6 Mbps up. Satellite reception should not be an issue at most sites, as you can move your dish around to an open area on your site. 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 a nice fenced-in park that is in great condition. The park has a covered bench, and they also provide doggie bags and a trash can. 

      Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website, and you are only a few miles from area stores and restaurants. Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay, even if they don't have the normal RV park amenities like showers, bathrooms, or a laundry area

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 2, 2026

      Hog Valley RV & Treehouse Resort

      Still a nice park, but...

      We 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!

    Guide to Gateway

    Beaver Lake forms the centerpiece of camping near Gateway, Arkansas, with 28,000 surface acres of water spanning 487 miles of shoreline. The surrounding Ozark Mountain terrain ranges from 1,100 to 1,700 feet in elevation, creating distinct camping microclimates. Most campgrounds open between early April and late October, though several remain accessible year-round with limited amenities during winter months.

    What to do

    Trout fishing in cold river waters: Roaring River State Park Campground provides exceptional trout fishing opportunities with an on-site hatchery. "Several spots near the river most are basic sites. They have three loops each with there own shower houses. Loop one is out away frin the river tucked in a narrow cannon really cool fealing," notes Jason C. in his review of Roaring River State Park Campground.

    Kayaking on calm lake waters: Lake Leatherwood City Park offers non-motorized water recreation on a quiet lake. "After camping each month through the summer, it was a pleasant change for the temperature to dip for our two night visit to Lake Leatherwood City Park. We had booked one of the sites in what is known as Shady Grove, which is down on the edge of the lake. We kayak and it was a pleasant surprise to find only three powered boats on the lake throughout the weekend," shares Graham B. about Lake Leatherwood City Park.

    Mountain biking on maintained trails: Explore dedicated bike paths at The Farm Campground. "The Farm has such an amazing, widespread, and comfortable atmosphere that you'll never want to leave. In the morning you'll be deep in the seas of fog, and at night you'll be dazed by wide views of the stars. 18 hole diskgolf course and super fun mountain bike trails you can't beat it," writes Jon W.

    What campers like

    Waterfront camping with direct lake access: Dam Site Lake Campground offers island camping with water on all sides. "The main camping area is on an island that you drive onto, how cool is that! Every site had water and electric hookups, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Sites right on the lake also had a pavilion covering the picnic tables," reports Annie C. about Dam Site Lake Campground.

    Clean, well-maintained facilities: Horseshoe Bend Recreation Area features updated restrooms and shower facilities. "Nice very scenic campground. Hilly with staggered rv slots, so it seems like everyone would have a great view of the lake," notes Jody D. about Lost Bridge North.

    Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campgrounds offer chances to observe local fauna. "The 'Parker Bottoms' area of this campground is amazing. The wife and I keep coming back year after year. The local deer greet you at breakfast from across the street and the facilities are always clean and well maintained," explains Stephen R. about Dam Site River - Beaver Lake.

    What you should know

    Site selection affects comfort: Prairie Creek campground sites vary significantly in levelness. "We really enjoyed Prairie Creek! Close to Rogers for splurging and eating out. Campsites come with various services so check yours to ensure you have what you need. Some have no services, some with electric only, all the way up to full services. Those near the water seem to have short pads and electric only. I never was able to get our TT level at site 92. Over 8" difference from side to side," advises Roger H. about Prairie Creek.

    Reservation timing matters: Most lakefront sites book months in advance for summer weekends. "Reserved spots here solely because of availability for Memorial Day weekend. Basically every spot has water hookup EXCEPT the spots in the loop we were in (which is fine, we were aware before we arrived)," reports Mandi R.

    Off-season camping limitations: During winter months, some facilities close. "Bathrooms were locked for the season, I presume. Starlink worked well at our site (13)," Jody D. mentions about Lost Bridge North.

    Tips for camping with families

    Look for playground access: Several campgrounds offer play equipment for children. "This campground was a great spot for our first family camping trip. The view from our site was pretty and we had great trees for hanging hammocks. The bathrooms were close and clean," says Kat M. about Dam Site River - Beaver Lake.

    Consider swimming conditions: Lost Bridge South provides designated swimming areas. "We loved it here! Had camper on one site and tent on another, no complaints either way. Water is clear and beautiful, if you're bank fishing it was mostly perch in June (don't know about other times) and swimming was nice," shares Erin H.

    Plan for special events: Some campgrounds host family-friendly activities. "Last Saturday weekend in October people decorate there sites and kids trick or treat the campers," Susan C. notes about Horseshoe Bend Recreation Area.

    Tips from RVers

    Prepare for uneven terrain: Many lakefront sites require significant leveling. "Be prepared with as many leveling blocks as you can bring if you have a trailer. All spots seemed to have unlevel pads," warns Mandi R. about Prairie Creek.

    Check hookup availability: Sites vary widely in available amenities. "This campground has gone through an extensive renovation this year and has bigger and more accessible sites. The water sites are all 'on the water'! Very easy to get a bigger rig into these sites.. not the easiest drive to get here but worth the effort!" explains John F. about Dam Site Lake Campground.

    Verify water access: Not all sites include water hookups. "All sites have electric but not water at the sites, but dump and fill stations are readily available. New this year is free wifi, although spotty and very slow during busy hours. Verizon cell is ok, ATT non existent," Gary P. notes about Roaring River State Park.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What camping is available near Gateway, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Gateway, AR offers a wide range of camping options, with 247 campgrounds and RV parks near Gateway, AR and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

    Which is the most popular campground near Gateway, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gateway, AR is Roaring River State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 52 reviews.

    Where can I find free dispersed camping near Gateway, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Gateway, AR.

    What parks are near Gateway, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 27 parks near Gateway, AR that allow camping, notably Beaver Lake and Table Rock Lake.

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