Top 10 RV Parks Near the Bentonville, AR Area

Top 5 reasons why it is a fun place to visit:

1. Check out the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
2. Visit the Walmart Museum
3. Visit the Museum of Native American History
4. Stroll the Bentonville Town Square
5. Have a beer at the Bentonville Brewing Company

List of top ten RV Parks in the Bentonville, AR area:

(Disclaimer: information is a compilation of researched info as published online and does not necessarily reflect the experience or opinion of the author)

The RV parks have been ranked and are listed from “Most Recommended” to “Least Recommended” based on reviews, feedback, amenities, and preference. Cost was not the primary ranking driver.

Please note that weekend RV families with children might have different needs than full-time RV “snowbirds”.

1. Hickory Creek Park Campground

Dubbed as one of the best places to stay in Northwest Arkansas, Hickory Creek Park sits along the beautiful shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, offering spacious and sunny campsites and plenty of choices of recreational activities.

What makes this park unique?

This park has some breath-taking surroundings with lake access for all the fun activities. With over 28,000 surface acres of water, this area is great for a fishing getaway. Some of the fish in the area include rainbow trout and German brown trout.

Note: max length of stay is 14 consecutive days. On holiday weekends, the minimum stay duration is 2 nights.

2. Oak Hill Court RV Park

Although this park is located about 1 hr from Springdale, AR and is across the state border in Missouri, it’s still a great park to use as a base camp when visiting the Ozarks. The staff is very nice and helpful.

What makes this park unique?

This is a nice and quiet family-owned campground with level and shaded sites. The amenities are nice and clean and the park is close to the Roaring River State Park and Cassville. With so much to do for the kids, this is a family-friendly campground. There is no tent-camping allowed.

3. Devil’s Den State Park

Although this is a sad name for such a beautiful nature park, this park is in the top 10 of local state parks due to its surroundings and tranquility.

What makes this park unique?

According to their Website, “[as a]n Arkansas icon, this special place nestled in Lee Creek Valley was selected as a state park site in the 1930s. The Civilian Conservation Corps used native materials to build the park’s rustic-style wood and stone structures that mirror the surrounding natural beauty. It now stands as one of the most intact CCC sites in the U.S., with a legacy you can see in its trails and buildings like its original cabins.

Some of the park’s unique characteristics are rock formations and caverns. An impressive rock dam spans Lee Creek forming Lake Devil, an 8-acre lake for fishing and boating with canoes and pedal boats for rent.

The park’s hiking, backpacking, mountain bike, and horseback riding trails lead to the surrounding Ozark National Forest.” (Source: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/devils-den-state-park)

4. Withrow Springs State Park

This park is a 786-acre park & natural springs in the Ozark Mountains, with a seasonal pool and nice campground sites.

What makes this park unique?

This park is surrounded by beautiful nature, yet still has full hookups and a pool. There are many hiking paths to take and the surroundings are magnificent. It’s also nice and quiet to relax and let your soul rest. The rare Ozark trillium grows there.

5. 3B Off-Road and RV Park

This place is great for anyone who likes to combine nature and adrenaline in order to relax. This park specializes in off-road getaways and has a large property to have their visitors “let loose”!

What makes this park unique?

This park is for off-road and ATV enthusiasts: boasting over 50 miles of trails, all one has to do is to simply bring their off-road toys and enjoy the ride! There are also amenities and hookups at the park to provide for a comfortable stay. This place is great for rallies and group get-togethers. There are also ATVs, side-by-sides, as well as RVs for rent while there.

6. Rogers/Pea Ridge Garden RV and Campground

This is a long-term stay park only, offering spots on a first-come first-serve basis. This is a quiet and friendly park.

What makes this park unique?

Some sites are shaded, while others are not. Make sure you keep in mind this is a long-term stay RV park. As they say on their Website: “Nature is your backyard!”

7. Rogers/Pea Ridge Garden RV and Campground

This is a long-term stay park only, offering spots on a first-come first-serve basis. This is a quiet and friendly park.

What makes this park unique?

Some sites are shaded, while others are not. Make sure you keep in mind this is a long-term stay RV park. As they say on their Website: “Nature is your backyard!”

8. Lake Fort Smith State Park

This is a 260-acre State Park in Arkansas, right on the lake. There are many different land and water activities to choose from, or one can simply relax at the campsite.

What makes this park unique?

According to their Website, “ A beautiful multi-use area on the banks of Lake Fort Smith, this is a scenic, well-maintained park in the Boston Mountain Valley of the Ozarks with camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking.

For backpackers, it is the western terminus of the 240-mile Ozark Highlands Trail. The park offers 30 campsites (20 Class AAA and 10 Class B), 10 cabins, a swimming pool, marina with boat rentals, pavilion, picnic sites, and group facilities including a dining hall and two group lodges with full-size kitchens.

The visitor center houses a replica pioneer log cabin and covered wagon with exhibits and programs on the area’s early history. Park interpreters lead guests on nature hikes and lake tours year-round. (Swimming, water skiing, stand-up paddle boarding, and jet skiing are not allowed on the lake.” (Source: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/lake-fort-smith-state-park)

9. Kettle Campground Cabins and RV Park

This park has a fun, friendly and family-oriented environment with clean facilities and outstanding customer service.

What makes this park unique?

Located only 1000 ft past the Passion Play Road, this place is a great nature getaway to spend some quality time with your loved ones, or in solitude. This park receives many return visitors because of their friendly customer service. The sites are pretty good size.

10. Prairie Creek Campground

This campground sits along the vast shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, offering spacious and sunny campsites and an abundance of recreational activities. It’s a perfect place for nature relaxation.

What makes this park unique?

This is a nature RV Park that is reservable via Recreation.gov. There are many different sites to choose from and this park is a good fit for large family or group gatherings. Many sites are just a step away from the lake and mature trees provide ample shade.

TIPS TO GET TO BENTONVILLE

Bentonville is located north of Rogers and Fayetteville, off of I-49. It is west of the Hobbs State Park Conservation Area, with a plethora of parks to stay at and explore nature, museums and other tourist attractions in the area. When traveling from the East, one can take either US-62 through Eureka Springs or US-412 through Huntsville.