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
Pricilla M
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Camped with family & friends and all agreed this was a hidden gem! We had clear views of sunrise & sunsets. My young niece was able to play safely in the area with other children without thru traffic. They even played hide & seek after dark. Mostly tent campers the weekend we were there. We will be back!
chrys h
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: D
The campsite was nice the view was beautiful. Unfortunately the wind was so fierce we couldn’t enjoy it. Booked 3 nights, could only stay one. Wish we could have had better weather.
Pricilla M
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Camped with family & friends and all agreed this was a hidden gem! We had clear views of sunrise & sunsets. My young niece was able to play safely in the area with other children without thru traffic. They even played hide & seek after dark. Mostly tent campers the weekend we were there. We will be back!
chrys h
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: D
The campsite was nice the view was beautiful. Unfortunately the wind was so fierce we couldn’t enjoy it. Booked 3 nights, could only stay one. Wish we could have had better weather.
Amanda D
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: D
It's our favorite place to stay. We love the point!
Amanda D
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: D
It's our favorite place to stay. We love the point!
Annette J
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Amazing trip. This campsite has a beautiful view of the sunsets on the lake. The warn path directly to the lake is a little steep for my age (would be easily handled by children), but the next site down has an easy path to the water. I went swimming daily from the bank. The bank area is rocks so no mud or fear of snakes. The camp is well maintained, and garbage cans emptied daily. I have straight talk phone service, the reception was outstanding even to the point I was able to stream a movie using the hotspot. The campground was quiet. A deer and her baby visited along with multiple squirrel, and a blue herron. My job is stressful and I went for solitude and quiet. This campsite was exactly what I ordered.
Annette J
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Amazing trip. This campsite has a beautiful view of the sunsets on the lake. The warn path directly to the lake is a little steep for my age (would be easily handled by children), but the next site down has an easy path to the water. I went swimming daily from the bank. The bank area is rocks so no mud or fear of snakes. The camp is well maintained, and garbage cans emptied daily. I have straight talk phone service, the reception was outstanding even to the point I was able to stream a movie using the hotspot. The campground was quiet. A deer and her baby visited along with multiple squirrel, and a blue herron. My job is stressful and I went for solitude and quiet. This campsite was exactly what I ordered.
Kurk R
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Host was helpful
Shelia and Barry C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: B
Great camp site. Only issue is ants everywhere and weeds down to the water.
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 3, 2026
