About Joplin
Number of accommodations: 58
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (488)
What Guests Are Saying
Camp Joplin offers a relaxing and beautiful camping experience with spacious sites, convenient amenities like clean showers, and stunning views of the lake, making it a popular choice for visitors. Many campers appreciated the helpful hosts and well-maintained facilities, enhancing their stay. However, some guests reported issues with ants and noise from the sewer area, which could detract from the experience for a few. Overall, most would recommend returning to this lovely location.
What Guests Are Saying
Camp Joplin offers a relaxing and beautiful camping experience with spacious sites, convenient amenities like clean showers, and stunning views of the lake, making it a popular choice for visitors. Many campers appreciated the helpful hosts and well-maintained facilities, enhancing their stay. However, some guests reported issues with ants and noise from the sewer area, which could detract from the experience for a few. Overall, most would recommend returning to this lovely location.
Review Summary
Paul K
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Campground was very nice and well taken care of. Lake Ouachita is beautiful. Proximity to the Lake Oauchita Vista trail and the vista point is a plus. We had site 29 with water and electric. It was a nice flat parking area with plenty of room for our truck and 28' trailer. Beautiful western views of the lake. Would definitely go back.
Paul K
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Campground was very nice and well taken care of. Lake Ouachita is beautiful. Proximity to the Lake Oauchita Vista trail and the vista point is a plus. We had site 29 with water and electric. It was a nice flat parking area with plenty of room for our truck and 28' trailer. Beautiful western views of the lake. Would definitely go back.
Christopher W
VerifiedApril 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
Almost all the campsites are waterfront on an amazing lake. There are several site descriptions that denote the site is uneven and may be a challenge to level a camper...do not underestimate this! We lucked out and were able to level our small trailer after borrowing a couple of leveling blocks to add to our own. I noticed more than one camper van that had to re-locate because their reserved spot was unsuitable.
Christopher W
VerifiedApril 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
Almost all the campsites are waterfront on an amazing lake. There are several site descriptions that denote the site is uneven and may be a challenge to level a camper...do not underestimate this! We lucked out and were able to level our small trailer after borrowing a couple of leveling blocks to add to our own. I noticed more than one camper van that had to re-locate because their reserved spot was unsuitable.
Tommy W
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: D
Been coming here for over 65 years
Tommy W
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: D
Been coming here for over 65 years
William M
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Beautiful location, sites are extremely sloped and roads are bad
William M
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Beautiful location, sites are extremely sloped and roads are bad
Lukasz D
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: D
Great water access/views all around the campground + clean washrooms.
Lukasz D
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: D
Great water access/views all around the campground + clean washrooms.
Location Joplin
Address:
303 Campground Rd.
Mt. Ida, AR, 71957
United States
From Hot Springs, Arkansas: Take US 270 west for 23.5 miles to Mountain
Harbor Road. Turn right and follow access road three miles north to the park.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5752 / -93.4426
Elevation: 182 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check-in is at 6 PM and check-out is at 4 PM.
- Self-check-in cards must be filled out and attached to your campsite post upon arrival.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the park.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood must be purchased locally and burned on-site to protect forests.
Site capacity
- Campsites 35-63 have uneven terrain and may not accommodate large camping units.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
