State Park / State Forest
Near Mena, Arkansas: $28–$38/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open April through November. Book 13 months ahead via AR State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Mena, Arkansas
How much does camping at Queen Wilhelmina State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Queen Wilhelmina State Park Campground near Mena, Arkansas (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $28–$38/night, season April through November, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 13 months ahead via AR State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$28–$38/night
Season open
April through November
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
13 months ahead via AR State Parks portal
The insider read
Top of Rich Mountain — second-highest point in Arkansas. The lodge restaurant view at sunset is the reason to come. The campground sits 10°F cooler than the Mena valley below in July; bring a jacket for night.
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