Top 10 RV Parks Near the Fayetteville, AR Area

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

1. Stroll the Fayetteville Downtown Square and Gardens
2. Catch a baseball game at the Baum Stadium
3. Visit the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
4. Have a picnic at the Wilson Park
5. Visit the Arkansas Air Museum

List of top ten RV Parks in the Fayetteville, 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. 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)

3. White Rock Mountain Recreation Area Campground

“White Rock Mountain is 2,309 feet above sea level and received its name from the appearance of the lichen on the sheer bluffs that appear white from a distance. Guests at White Rock can enjoy incredible scenic views from the lodge, cabins, campground, and surrounding bluffs.” (Source: https://whiterockmountain.com/)

What makes this park unique?

According to their Website, “ White Rock Mountain is the hub of several National Forest hiking trail systems including the 2 mile Rim Trail loop around the top of the mountain, the 17 mile Shores Lake loop trail, and the renowned Ozark Highlands Trail. Other recreational activities include fishing and boating at Shores Lake, white water rafting or canoeing on the National Scenic Mulberry River, National Forest ATV trails, waterfall trails, fishing, game viewing or hunting, and MUCH more.” (Source: https://whiterockmountain.com/). All trash is pack-in, pack-out.

Note: Due to Recreation.gov, the minimum stay is 2 nights, implemented in 2019.

4. 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!”

5. 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)

6. Beaver Lake Hide A Way Campground

The camp hosts describe their park on their Website like this: “ Up in the Ozarks, the beautiful Beaver Lake sprawls out over 487 miles of shoreline, with towering limestone bluffs and natural caves. Between Rogers and Eureka Springs sits 28,000 acres of the Beaver Lake campsite and recreational area. This wonderful vacation spot offers activities for everyone. Besides the water activities on the crystal clear waters, there are nature hikes, and event planning for retreats, weddings, reunions, and more. Open all season, if you make this a destination, you will not only create memories for a lifetime, you will come back again and again.” (Source: https://www.beaverlakehideawaycamp.com/)

What makes this park unique?

This park has many different amenities to turn camping into glamping! There are fishing opportunities galore, as well as having the opportunity to have some s’mores at the campfire after a long day at the lake!

7. 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.

8. Dam Site River-Beaver Lake Campground

According to their Website, “ [t]owering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround Dam Site Lake Campground, making it an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Beaver Lake and Dam, completed in 1966, was constructed in the White River Basin and boasts 449 miles of beautiful shoreline at the top of the conservation pool. Although the dam was originally built for flood control, hydroelectric power and public water supply, it has also created a popular recreational oasis for the area.’ (Source: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234651?tab=info)

What makes this park unique?

Many of these Recreation.gov parks have similar amenities, yet show a different facet of Arkansas’ flora and fauna. Since this park is located on water, it’s a great access point for water activities, such as boating or fishing.

9. The Creeks Golf and RV Resort

This park is Located on 200 acres in the beautiful Osage Valley. While surrounded by nature, it sits on a manicured lot within a golf community. It has a plethora of resort amenities for their visitors to enjoy.

What makes this park unique?

This park has level, paved sites that are spacious and have grass all around. This Park (as the name implies) is located on a golf course and offers great access to golf enthusiasts. Note: RV’s that are 10 years and older and 25 ft or shorter will not be accepted.

10. Blowing Springs RV Park

This park used to be a Good Sam affiliate and is now run as a property owner association. It has many amenities that come with the POA dues.

What makes this park unique?

This park has hiking access to the Blowing Springs Trails and the Back 40 Trails. It’s a highly ranked Good Sam park and has two pavilions and eight picnic tables. Many lots are sublet on AirBnB with tiny cabins, as well.

TIPS TO GET TO FAYETTEVILLE

Fayetteville is close to the Arkansas-Oklahoma border and is on I-49 that goes North and South. When traveling to Fayetteville from the West, one can take the US-412 from Tulsa, OK. When traveling from the East, one can also take the US-412 from Walnut Ridge, OK.