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I fell in love with camping because I liked getting away from it all. There is something about being surrounded by the quiet that creates a gentle reset within me. But camping with kids is a bit of a different experience. While I’m perfectly happy spending the day reading a book and staring at the trees, after about an hour, my son decides that is incredibly boring.
Camping can absolutely be a rustic experience. Across Arkansas, you can find plenty of quiet campgrounds tucked into the woods, lakeside spots where the main attraction is the view, and places where a picnic table and fire ring are all you really need. For many campers, that is the whole point.
But not every camping trip has to feel rough around the edges. Choose the right campground, and camping can feel a lot more like a resort vacation, just with your own setup instead of a hotel room. For travelers who want time outdoors without giving up convenience, that kind of experience is becoming easier to find across Arkansas.
More and more campgrounds and RV parks are embracing that idea, adding amenities that keep everyone happy. Think swimming pools for hot afternoons, on-site restaurants or camp stores, organized activities, playgrounds and even golf courses or marinas. It is a way to enjoy the outdoors without hearing “I’m bored” every five minutes.
If that sounds like your kind of camping trip, here are some of the best Arkansas campgrounds and RV parks that offer a little something extra.
Northwest Arkansas
Devil’s Den State Park – West Fork
Amenities: campground, cabins, lake access, paddling, camp store, trails, programs
Mount Magazine State Park – Paris
Amenities: campground, cabins, lodge, indoor pool, restaurant, hiking trails, overlooks
The Creeks Golf & RV Resort – Cave Springs
Amenities: golf course, clubhouse with bar & grill, full hookups, WiFi, paved sites
Hog Valley RV & Treehouse Resort – Fayetteville area
Amenities: family pool, adults-only pool, laundry, pickleball, outdoor games, RV sites, treehouse stays, wooded setting, extended stay options
Photo courtesy of The Woodlands RV Resort
North Central Arkansas (Ozarks / Mountain View / Heber Springs)
The Woodlands RV Resort – Heber Springs
Amenities: pool, WiFi, fishing pond, dog park, playground, laundry
Holiday Mountain Resort – Mountain View
Amenities: pool, creek access, kayaking, playground, basketball, camp store
Ozark RV Park – Mountain View
Amenities: camp store, jam sessions, cabins, glamping tents, short walk to Ozark Folk Center and Skillet Restaurant
Horseshoe Bend / Crown Lake KOA Holiday – Horseshoe Bend
Amenities: indoor pool, outdoor pool, hot tub/sauna, restaurant, beach, marina, mini golf, playground, activities, pickleball, largest aqua park in Arkansas
Northeast Arkansas
Village Creek State Park – Wynne
Amenities: campground, cabins, golf course, lakes, swim beach, trails, visitor center, programs, multi-use/horseback trails
Crowley’s Ridge State Park – Paragould
Amenities: cabins, swimming lake, aqua park, fishing lake, dining hall/snack bar, group lodging, trails
Lakeview RV Resort – Jonesboro
Amenities: 8-acre fishing lake, gated access, laundry, full hookups, internet
Central Arkansas
Sweet Escape RV Resort – Austin
Amenities: dog park, disc golf, pickleball, fishing pond, game room, events, walking trails, laundry, large bathhouses
Ohana Celebration Park – Vilonia
Amenities: 22-acre lake with sandy beach, swimming, fishing, boat rentals, aqua park, cabins, yurts, playground, group firepit areas, ATV and multi-use trails
Beaverfork Lake RV Resort – Conway
Amenities: lake access, fishing, lounge area, cornhole golf, laundry, pickleball, dog park, community fire pit
Petit Jean State Park – Morrilton
Amenities: campground, cabins, lodge, restaurant, swimming pool, hiking trails, playground
Woolly Hollow State Park – Greenbrier
Amenities: campsites, cabins, snack bar, visitor center/store, swimming beach, boat rentals, playground, trails
Mount Nebo State Park – Dardanelle
Amenities: campground, cabins, seasonal swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, hiking and biking trails, visitor center, pavilions, scenic overlooks
Southeast Arkansas
Lake Chicot State Park – Lake Village
Amenities: campground, marina, boat rentals, fishing, playground, laundry, pool
Pecan Grove Campground – Lake Village
Amenities: lakeview sites, fishing dock, WiFi, laundry, dog park, playground
Open Season RV Park – Stuttgart
Amenities: sports bar & grill access, laundry, fishing pond, social atmosphere and nearby duck hunting
Southwest Arkansas
DeGray Lake Resort State Park – Bismarck
Amenities: campground, lodge, golf course, marina, restaurant, activities
Lake Catherine State Park – Hot Springs
Amenities: campground, cabins, yurts, marina, boat rentals, swimming, trail rides
Catherine’s Landing – Hot Springs
Amenities: pool, splash pad, zipline, aerial course, lake access, rentals, playground, activities
Millwood Landing Golf & RV Resort – Ashdown
Amenities: golf course, pool, clubhouse, fishing, sports courts, pizza, wifi
No matter what kind of camping experience you’re after, Arkansas has a place for it. Whether you lean toward a quiet, back-to-basics weekend or a campground packed with amenities to keep everyone entertained, the options are there. And if you’re heading out with kids (or trying to keep them from declaring boredom before lunch), Camping with Kids: Enjoying Arkansas Outdoors as a Family and 12+ Fun Camping Activities in Arkansas are full of ideas to help make the most of your time outside.
Cover photo courtesy of Hog Valley RV & Treehouse Resort
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