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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
Marcie F
VerifiedJune 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: D
The area was beautiful and the campground was clean.
Heather L
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: C
Perfect spot for kids. Nice personal private water access with a personal private beach. It is right across from the docks, but the kids and us loved watching the different boats coming in and out. Calm water and not far from the bathrooms. You will need a long extension cord as the power outlet pole is VERY FAR from the flat spots that accommodate a tent.
Molly L
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
This place was all around beautiful and quiet. The staff was friendly and helpful. We loved the beach for swimming. It was nice and sandy. The bathrooms where also clean. We cant wait to visit again.
John P
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Everything was great other than the ants at the campsites which was a first for us and we have been here multiple times but not at these sites.. camp host very freindly and easy to find of you needed anything.
Gregory Z
VerifiedJune 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: C
Parking parallel on the road is slanted unless you drive down the steep gravelly hill to the site. In a sedan driving into the site would not feel comfortable. Flat enough for an individual tent but anything larger will be sloped. During thunderstorms, extreme wind picks up on the lake and blew some objects never to be seen again. The views from this spot make it worth it though.
Lauren R
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Beautiful spot. Bathrooms are old but seemed to be kept clean during our stay.
greg p
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Campground was fantastic. Site had electric and water hook up. Our site was on the water. Camp host was very helpful. Only negative was there were a lot of ants. Camp host gave us his ant killer. So nice. Went into town to replace what we used. First time at an ACOE and cant wait for our next time.
Wittney H
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: C
The campsite was ate up with ants and our neighbors had a bunch of people come camp with them and set up multiple tents around where we were, we ended up leaving after 1 night even though we booked and paid for 2 nights. We will not be back to camp again.
Davalin G
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Lake Ouachita is always a wonderfully relaxing adventure! Camp Joplin was just what we needed. Secluded enough but still had amenities like showers and electricity, such luxuries when camping. The hosts were helpful with an extension cord when my friend power didn't work. Would go back!
april m
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A
After a 15 hour drive day,,,, the camp was closed. There was no note on voicemail or website. I tried calling 4 days prior to change arrival date and NEVER got an answer or call back. The Ranger at the state park said they were closed. VERY frustrating. will never book here again. The Lake Ouchita state park however, we wonderful for the 1 night.
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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