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
Eric W
VerifiedOctober 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
Didn't have water at campsite
aleeta c
VerifiedOctober 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: C
Our favorite campground so far!
Gregory S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
Camping is in loops ooff the main road. There is no signage indicating location of camping sites. Beautiful views if you can get to your site. Many sites are not level or suitable for larger RV's. All sites seemed to have water and electric B28 was a good site for a 35' 5th wheel. You do have to go past it make a uturn and come back. I would not try going in after dark unless you know the area. As the warning sign sign says on the way in be careful as there are many hills with blind turns. Gate booth was unmanned and the phone number was unanswered. Never used the facilities so can't rate them. Cell service was marginal with Tmobile. Several crystal mines nearby. Don't expect big crystals as the operators get then first but digging is fun.
Gregory S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
Camping is in loops ooff the main road. There is no signage indicating location of camping sites. Beautiful views if you can get to your site. Many sites are not level or suitable for larger RV's. All sites seemed to have water and electric B28 was a good site for a 35' 5th wheel. You do have to go past it make a uturn and come back. I would not try going in after dark unless you know the area. As the warning sign sign says on the way in be careful as there are many hills with blind turns. Gate booth was unmanned and the phone number was unanswered. Never used the facilities so can't rate them. Cell service was marginal with Tmobile. Several crystal mines nearby. Don't expect big crystals as the operators get then first but digging is fun.
gregory n
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Just wish you had a few spots with sewer hook ups
gregory n
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Just wish you had a few spots with sewer hook ups
Ashley D
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: D
The most beautiful place I’ve stayed so far in Arkansas. The lake surrounds you & spaces are super spread out giving one the full camping experience.
Ashley D
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: D
The most beautiful place I’ve stayed so far in Arkansas. The lake surrounds you & spaces are super spread out giving one the full camping experience.
Jeremy L
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
A pretty decent sized group had a great time all weekend. 8 adults, 5 kiddos and 2 dogs stayed at Joplin Campgrounds in sites 15, 16,17 and 18 A (Walk-in). I would highly suggest having a wagon of some sort to help with hauling gear from the parking lot to the actual campsite. Sites 15, 16 and 17 are a little bit of a hike...especially when you're lugging the heavier items like tents, kayaks, etc. Showers and bathrooms were good. Decently clean restrooms, showers were hot and had great water pressure. Great views and close to the water. We caught fish, kayaked, hiked and got to visit the awesome Northwoods Trails for some mountain biking. Nothing but good times. We will definitely keep Joplin Campgrounds in mind for future trips. We'd be happy to return!
Jeremy L
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
A pretty decent sized group had a great time all weekend. 8 adults, 5 kiddos and 2 dogs stayed at Joplin Campgrounds in sites 15, 16,17 and 18 A (Walk-in). I would highly suggest having a wagon of some sort to help with hauling gear from the parking lot to the actual campsite. Sites 15, 16 and 17 are a little bit of a hike...especially when you're lugging the heavier items like tents, kayaks, etc. Showers and bathrooms were good. Decently clean restrooms, showers were hot and had great water pressure. Great views and close to the water. We caught fish, kayaked, hiked and got to visit the awesome Northwoods Trails for some mountain biking. Nothing but good times. We will definitely keep Joplin Campgrounds in mind for future trips. We'd be happy to return!
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 4, 2026
