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
Gay P
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: B
Great spot - one of the few pull-thrus on Lake Quachita. While we were there, they came through to weed eat - nice! Rangers and hosts are always helpful. Thx!
Kurk R
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Host was helpful
Gay P
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: B
Great spot - one of the few pull-thrus on Lake Quachita. While we were there, they came through to weed eat - nice! Rangers and hosts are always helpful. Thx!
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.
July 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: D
Other than the slight decline in the camping spot, this was an enjoyable weekend getaway. The uneven landscape made it difficult to decide how to position the tents. There were others camping next to us, and other than someone not keeping their dogs on a leash it was alright. Overall I would camp here again! I would just choose a flatter surface area next time.
July 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: D
Other than the slight decline in the camping spot, this was an enjoyable weekend getaway. The uneven landscape made it difficult to decide how to position the tents. There were others camping next to us, and other than someone not keeping their dogs on a leash it was alright. Overall I would camp here again! I would just choose a flatter surface area next time.
Katrina S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Campsite was very spacious. Boat slip was new and very nice.
Katrina S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Campsite was very spacious. Boat slip was new and very nice.
TABATHA M
VerifiedJune 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Wanted to be completely transparent about this spot. If you have small children, sensitive to sun etc, read on.
I'll start with cons as I feel it's most important:
**Watch out for the cut off tree stumps throughout the site. Not a huge deal, but easy to trip on in the dark.
**The tent pad is completely in the sun from about 12ish to 5:30-6ish pm. No shade whatsoever, on hot days with high indexes this is a huge problem and the biggest issue we had. You CANNOT walk across the tent pad area during this time barefooted or you will literally blister your feet. If you have children that like to go barefoot, please take caution. It gets super hot really fast. (Or even pets with you)
** There is also no shade walking to water or while swimming during this time. Water shoes highly recommended. Lots of rock, shale, etc and easy to cut feet on and again, can be hot to walk on going down. The trail down to water isn't horrible for bigger people, but kids may stumble so be careful.
**Definitely lots of ants, small nuisance for us but I know some don't tolerate them well.
* Not a biggie, but the fire pit is in an awkward place that makes it a bit harder to try and "gather round" off to the side of tent pad.
If you've read this far, thank you. Now for the Pros:
*the view is lovely- sunset side, though partly hidden is still pretty to watch-right on the water.
*Early in the morning you see the moon going down while sun rises on other side, it's nice to watch and peaceful.
*wildlife viewing- we seen raccoons, several squirrels and deer, all within our campsite.
*The shade late afternoon and early morning, along with breezes are great! Just not around the tent pad itself.
Overall, we ended up cutting our 7 night stay down to 3, our pets and children were both struggling with the heat. We made these plans in Jan and wanted to try despite the weather/heat, thinking there would be more shade than there was to make it work, it didn't for us. Good luck and safe camping!
TABATHA M
VerifiedJune 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Wanted to be completely transparent about this spot. If you have small children, sensitive to sun etc, read on.
I'll start with cons as I feel it's most important:
**Watch out for the cut off tree stumps throughout the site. Not a huge deal, but easy to trip on in the dark.
**The tent pad is completely in the sun from about 12ish to 5:30-6ish pm. No shade whatsoever, on hot days with high indexes this is a huge problem and the biggest issue we had. You CANNOT walk across the tent pad area during this time barefooted or you will literally blister your feet. If you have children that like to go barefoot, please take caution. It gets super hot really fast. (Or even pets with you)
** There is also no shade walking to water or while swimming during this time. Water shoes highly recommended. Lots of rock, shale, etc and easy to cut feet on and again, can be hot to walk on going down. The trail down to water isn't horrible for bigger people, but kids may stumble so be careful.
**Definitely lots of ants, small nuisance for us but I know some don't tolerate them well.
* Not a biggie, but the fire pit is in an awkward place that makes it a bit harder to try and "gather round" off to the side of tent pad.
If you've read this far, thank you. Now for the Pros:
*the view is lovely- sunset side, though partly hidden is still pretty to watch-right on the water.
*Early in the morning you see the moon going down while sun rises on other side, it's nice to watch and peaceful.
*wildlife viewing- we seen raccoons, several squirrels and deer, all within our campsite.
*The shade late afternoon and early morning, along with breezes are great! Just not around the tent pad itself.
Overall, we ended up cutting our 7 night stay down to 3, our pets and children were both struggling with the heat. We made these plans in Jan and wanted to try despite the weather/heat, thinking there would be more shade than there was to make it work, it didn't for us. Good luck and safe camping!
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 4, 2026
