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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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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
John D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: D
Very pleasant 2-night stay on the shoreline of Lake Ouachita. Campsite was clean and we enjoyed swimming from the shoreline and walking dogs around the entire campgound.
Ronnie E
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: B
It was peaceful and quiet. Last of July was very hot and the flies were really bad. The Grand kids enjoyed fishing and tubing on the lake. Look forward to camping in September in Crystal Springs.
John D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: D
Very pleasant 2-night stay on the shoreline of Lake Ouachita. Campsite was clean and we enjoyed swimming from the shoreline and walking dogs around the entire campgound.
Ronnie E
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: B
It was peaceful and quiet. Last of July was very hot and the flies were really bad. The Grand kids enjoyed fishing and tubing on the lake. Look forward to camping in September in Crystal Springs.
KHOI N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
The campsites near the entrance were upgraded recently so they were nice. New wood lumber were replaced to circumvent the packed gravel pad. The site we stayed had water and electricity hookup. This site is for both RV and tent usage. However, for RV, it does not have a sewer hookup. The campground does have place for RV owners to dump black water and waste. Each campsite was cleaned and far apart, thus, it created a privacy atmosphere. The lake view was beautiful. We camped there during the first week of August and the temperature was between 80 - 90 F. In the shade, we still experienced the cool breeze.
The only downside of this campground are lots of ants and fly bites and they could be very painful and itchy. The restroom and shower were clean however, there are still room for improvements:
- The restroom does not have soap and a bench
- The shower room does have a bench and it is kept clean
- The problem that we noticed was that the drainage of the shower was not working very well. The moment the water was turned on for shower, there was always a pool of water on your feet rising past your ankles. If the drainage can be fixed so that the water can drain properly then this campsite would get 5 stars.
The camp host were very helpful, professional and courteous. The gentleman checked us in was very kind and helpful and made our stay for the first time very pleasant.
Overall, I would highly recommend this campground.
KHOI N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
The campsites near the entrance were upgraded recently so they were nice. New wood lumber were replaced to circumvent the packed gravel pad. The site we stayed had water and electricity hookup. This site is for both RV and tent usage. However, for RV, it does not have a sewer hookup. The campground does have place for RV owners to dump black water and waste. Each campsite was cleaned and far apart, thus, it created a privacy atmosphere. The lake view was beautiful. We camped there during the first week of August and the temperature was between 80 - 90 F. In the shade, we still experienced the cool breeze.
The only downside of this campground are lots of ants and fly bites and they could be very painful and itchy. The restroom and shower were clean however, there are still room for improvements:
- The restroom does not have soap and a bench
- The shower room does have a bench and it is kept clean
- The problem that we noticed was that the drainage of the shower was not working very well. The moment the water was turned on for shower, there was always a pool of water on your feet rising past your ankles. If the drainage can be fixed so that the water can drain properly then this campsite would get 5 stars.
The camp host were very helpful, professional and courteous. The gentleman checked us in was very kind and helpful and made our stay for the first time very pleasant.
Overall, I would highly recommend this campground.
Margaret W
VerifiedAugust 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Stayed site 9, 7/30, 31/2021. We had streams of ants crawling on every surface, including our bedroom wall! The park knows about this and does nothing!
Margaret W
VerifiedAugust 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Stayed site 9, 7/30, 31/2021. We had streams of ants crawling on every surface, including our bedroom wall! The park knows about this and does nothing!
christofer e
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Beautiful spot! Private and lots if room lakeside. Kayaked from our site. Wanted to stay extra days but was booked.
christofer e
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Beautiful spot! Private and lots if room lakeside. Kayaked from our site. Wanted to stay extra days but was booked.
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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