Petit Jean State Park
state-parkMorrilton · $30-40/night · RVs to 45ft · partial hookups
Pros: Iconic AR state park
Caveats: Books months ahead
Reservation tip: Book 12 months ahead.
Arkansas RV campgrounds — top 8 hand-picked
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Updated July 9, 2026
Arkansas has long shoulder seasons. Ozarks, Hot Springs NP, state parks.
Best months: March-November.
Pricing: State parks: $20-35. Private: $40-80.
Reserve: State parks: AR Parks reservation 12 months ahead.
Top RV-friendly campgrounds
Devil's Den State Park
state-parkWest Fork · $25-35/night · RVs to 40ft · partial hookups
Pros: Beautiful Ozark setting
Caveats: Books months ahead
Reservation tip: Book 12 months ahead.
Hot Springs KOA
koaHot Springs · $50-90/night · RVs to 75ft · full hookups
Pros: Full hookups · Hot Springs proximity
Caveats: Premium
Reservation tip: Book direct.
Gulpha Gorge Campground (Hot Springs NP)
national-parkHot Springs · $30/night · RVs to 50ft · full hookups
Pros: Full hookups in NP
Caveats: Books fast
Reservation tip: Reserve Recreation.gov.
Crater of Diamonds State Park
state-parkMurfreesboro · $25-35/night · RVs to 45ft · partial hookups
Pros: Hunt for diamonds · Unique
Caveats: Limited
Reservation tip: Book 12 months ahead.
Lake Ouachita State Park
state-parkMountain Pine · $30-40/night · RVs to 50ft · partial hookups
Pros: Lake setting
Caveats: Books months ahead
Reservation tip: Book 12 months ahead.
Buffalo Point Campground (Buffalo NR)
national-parkYellville · $22/night · RVs to 35ft · dry
Pros: Iconic Buffalo River
Caveats: No hookups
Reservation tip: First-come.
Mount Magazine State Park
state-parkParis · $30-40/night · RVs to 50ft · partial hookups
Pros: Mountain views
Caveats: Limited
Reservation tip: Book 12 months ahead.
Arkansas rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- · Tax: 8.50%
- · Min driver age: 21+ standard, 25+ Class A
- · Gravel roads: Allowed — disclosure required
- · Generator quiet: 22:00-07:00