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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Lake Access
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Reviews (532)
What Guests Are Saying
Joplin Campground offers stunning views, ample space, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great choice for families and outdoor enthusiasts. While the campground is well-maintained with helpful staff, there is a recurring issue with ants and some uneven terrain that could be challenging for larger RVs. Overall, visitors appreciate the scenic beauty and facilities, although some suggest improvements in pest control and road conditions.
What Guests Are Saying
Joplin Campground offers stunning views, ample space, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great choice for families and outdoor enthusiasts. While the campground is well-maintained with helpful staff, there is a recurring issue with ants and some uneven terrain that could be challenging for larger RVs. Overall, visitors appreciate the scenic beauty and facilities, although some suggest improvements in pest control and road conditions.
Review Summary
Pamela S
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
We had a beautiful location over looking the lake but had to give a lower rating due to the roads needing repair, trees needing trimming and a poor location of the dump station
Pamela S
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
We had a beautiful location over looking the lake but had to give a lower rating due to the roads needing repair, trees needing trimming and a poor location of the dump station
john c
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
Great place to camp. Unfortunately the lake level was quite low, with no rain in the forecast. This is our favorite Corps location to camp on lake Ouachita.
Steph G
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: D
DO not rent this site if you plan on privacy or tent camping and you are just going to park your car and grill. There was not a single place to put a tent - barely enough room to even count the site as your own. HORRIBLE
john c
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
Great place to camp. Unfortunately the lake level was quite low, with no rain in the forecast. This is our favorite Corps location to camp on lake Ouachita.
Steph G
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: D
DO not rent this site if you plan on privacy or tent camping and you are just going to park your car and grill. There was not a single place to put a tent - barely enough room to even count the site as your own. HORRIBLE
Alice C
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: B
What a lovely campsite! While overall it isn't super great for a big rig like ours, we loved our campsite! We we there after the Labor Day holiday and it was very quiet. Which was a plus on the road as it was narrow and curvy with blind corners! We plan on coming back!
Alice C
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: B
What a lovely campsite! While overall it isn't super great for a big rig like ours, we loved our campsite! We we there after the Labor Day holiday and it was very quiet. Which was a plus on the road as it was narrow and curvy with blind corners! We plan on coming back!
Jon Dylan G
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Read a review about an ant problem and hoped and prayed we wouldn’t get an ant infested camp spot. Well we got spot 13 and it was pretty well infested with ants. I ended up packing up and leaving first thing in the morning and the ants got in both our vehicles and all of our stuff. The views here at Joplin are amazing and the secluded area is amazing but they need to solve the ant problem because it put a huge dent on our vacation. Do your self a favor and before you pick a spot go knock on the pine trees around the camp site and see if ants start pouring out.
Jon Dylan G
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Read a review about an ant problem and hoped and prayed we wouldn’t get an ant infested camp spot. Well we got spot 13 and it was pretty well infested with ants. I ended up packing up and leaving first thing in the morning and the ants got in both our vehicles and all of our stuff. The views here at Joplin are amazing and the secluded area is amazing but they need to solve the ant problem because it put a huge dent on our vacation. Do your self a favor and before you pick a spot go knock on the pine trees around the camp site and see if ants start pouring out.
Location & Directions for Joplin
303 Campground Rd., Mt. Ida, AR 71957 United States
Elevation: 182 ft
Getting There
From Hot Springs, Arkansas: Take US 270 west for 23.5 mi to Mountain
Harbor Road. Turn right and follow access road three miles north to the park.
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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