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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
Arnold M
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
Easy to get to with very friendly ranger. Clean and had a great time coming back soon. Boat ramp can use some work.
Arnold M
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
Easy to get to with very friendly ranger. Clean and had a great time coming back soon. Boat ramp can use some work.
Henry L
VerifiedApril 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Great location and ammenities
Henry L
VerifiedApril 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Great location and ammenities
Candy M
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: C
Nice campground especially uncrowded in spring. There is a very noisy sewer treatment plant in the middle of area where there are campsites. This should be listed as a warning. If you are in RV you may not be bothered but tent campers and pop ups will go crazy with the loud noise cycling on and off. We would have gone to different site had we known. #35,36,37 bad noise and 38 and 39 lesser so.
Candy M
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: C
Nice campground especially uncrowded in spring. There is a very noisy sewer treatment plant in the middle of area where there are campsites. This should be listed as a warning. If you are in RV you may not be bothered but tent campers and pop ups will go crazy with the loud noise cycling on and off. We would have gone to different site had we known. #35,36,37 bad noise and 38 and 39 lesser so.
Philip O
VerifiedApril 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Loved the campground. Beautiful site.
I should have checked the directions better. We first went to the Arkansas State
Lake Park first. They were very helpful and gave us the map for the Corp of Engineer's park.
The highway sign to the Joplin campground said Joplin recreation site and had a boat and no camping indication. We had to pass it and come back when I realized it was indeed the camp ground. Also we had 10 A and the A was not on the marked sites. All in all worked out !
Philip O
VerifiedApril 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Loved the campground. Beautiful site.
I should have checked the directions better. We first went to the Arkansas State
Lake Park first. They were very helpful and gave us the map for the Corp of Engineer's park.
The highway sign to the Joplin campground said Joplin recreation site and had a boat and no camping indication. We had to pass it and come back when I realized it was indeed the camp ground. Also we had 10 A and the A was not on the marked sites. All in all worked out !
Amanda M
VerifiedApril 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
We enjoyed our stay at the Joplin campground. Our RV site was freshly paved with limestone, however, leveling our trailer was slightly challenging. The hills and tight turns made turning around difficult after we originally passed up the entrance to our loop. Hookup was easy. Our view was unbeatable, and we can’t wait to go back!
Amanda M
VerifiedApril 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
We enjoyed our stay at the Joplin campground. Our RV site was freshly paved with limestone, however, leveling our trailer was slightly challenging. The hills and tight turns made turning around difficult after we originally passed up the entrance to our loop. Hookup was easy. Our view was unbeatable, and we can’t wait to go back!
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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