RV Parks near Fort Smith, AR
Whether it’s a quick overnight or a full weekend away, Fort Smith sits within easy reach of dozens of RV parks and campgrounds. We rank every option by actual drive time from the city, so you can match a destination to the hours you’re willing to spend behind the wheel — then narrow it down by the amenities that matter, from hookups to pet-friendly sites.
20 campgrounds listed. (Distance is approximate.)
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Fort Smith Alma RV Park
14 mi · ~0.2 h from Fort Smith
Rates on request
- Tent sites
Fort Smith Alma RV Park is a campground based in Fort Smith, AR. The property provides tent sites. Roughly 14 miles from downtown Fort Smith. Located at 3539 US-71 in Fort Smith, AR 72921. Its proximity to Fort Smith makes day trips easy. Contact the operator for current rates, availability, and reservations.
Vine Prairie Park Campground
20 mi · ~0.4 h from Fort Smith
$5–$20/night
- Tent sites
Vine Prairie Park Campground is an RV park and campground in Fort Smith, AR. The property provides tent sites. It operates in Fort Smith, AR. A short 20-mile drive from Fort Smith center. Nightly rates start around $5. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
Cowlington Point
22 mi · ~0.4 h from Fort Smith
Rates on request
- Tent sites
Set in Fort Smith, AR, Cowlington Point serves road travelers with campsites and RV hookups. On-site amenities include tent sites. Roughly 22 miles from downtown Fort Smith. The campground is set in Fort Smith, AR. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
KOA Holiday
24 mi · ~0.4 h from Fort Smith
Rates on request
- Dump station
KOA Holiday is a campground based in Fort Smith, AR. Guests can use a dump station during their stay. A short 24-mile drive from Fort Smith center. Find it at 1900 KOA Power Drive, Fort Smith, AR 74955. A dump station supports longer stays. Reach out to the host for pricing and booking details.
Fern Campground
30 mi · ~0.6 h from Fort Smith
$15/night
- Tent sites
Shores Lake Recreation Area offers an 82-acre lake with a fully accessible bathroom facility with ramps. The fishing piers were designed with wheelchair use in mind. Underwater structures were built to attract fish to the fishing piers. The pavilion is also fully accessible and is available by reservation. Construction of the dam at Shores Lake began in the 1930s by men in a nearby Civilian Conservation Corps camp. The dam was completed in 1958. A cooperative effort between the USDA Forest Service and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission helped complete the structure. Shores Lake Loop Trail i
White Rock Mountain Campground
33 mi · ~0.6 h from Fort Smith
$15/night
- Tent sites
Step into the past by visiting the three natural stone cabins and the lodge on White Rock Mountain built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). President Franklin D. Roosevelt formed the CCC during the Great Depression. Wind, rain, and natural elements caused the deterioration of the buildings over the years. In 1987 a volunteer group, Friends of White Rock, began a project to renovate the structures. With a lot of hard work, the cabins and lodge were restored in 1991. Visitors to White Rock Mountain enjoy scenic views from the cabins. White Rock Mountain is 2,260 feet above s
Aux Arc Park
33 mi · ~0.6 h from Fort Smith
Rates on request
- Dump station
- Tent sites
Aux Arc Park is an RV park and campground in Fort Smith, AR. Guests can use tent sites and a dump station during their stay. A short 33-mile drive from Fort Smith center. Accommodation includes around 64 sites. It operates in Fort Smith, AR. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Reach out to the host for pricing and booking details.
Little Pines
36 mi · ~0.7 h from Fort Smith
$20/night
- Full hookup
- Showers
- Tent sites
Developed recreation area with amenities, paved campsite pads, water & electric hook-ups, picnic tables, grills, fire rings, flush toilets and showers.
Chateau Aux Arc RV Park
38 mi · ~0.7 h from Fort Smith
$3–$450/night
Chateau Aux Arc RV Park is an RV park and campground in Fort Smith, AR. Roughly 38 miles from downtown Fort Smith. The campground is set in Fort Smith, AR. Rates begin near $3 per night. Reach out to the host for pricing and booking details.
Burnt Cabin Christian Camp
39 mi · ~0.7 h from Fort Smith
Rates on request
- Tent sites
In Fort Smith, AR, Burnt Cabin Christian Camp is a campground suited to RV and tent stays. The property provides tent sites. Find it at 34902 South 496 Road, Fort Smith, AR 74451. Roughly 39 miles from downtown Fort Smith. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Contact the operator for current rates, availability, and reservations.
Jack Creek
39 mi · ~0.7 h from Fort Smith
Free
- Tent sites
Set in Fort Smith, AR, Jack Creek serves road travelers with campsites and RV hookups. Facilities feature tent sites. The campground is set in Fort Smith, AR. Nightly pricing falls in the budget range. Roughly 39 miles from downtown Fort Smith. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Reach out to the host for pricing and booking details.
Redding Campground
40 mi · ~0.7 h from Fort Smith
$15/night
- Tent sites
The Redding Campground is a beautiful setting for an outdoor getaway. It sits right next to the Wild and Scenic Mulberry River and is surrounded by forest. Redding offers up a rock canoe launch and river access which is handicap accessible. A nice bath house with flush toilets and warm showers, a well water system with spouts dispersed throughout the campground, and access to the Spy Rock and Ozark Highland Trail (OHT) is what makes Redding such a desirable place to spend the night, the weekend, or even a week
Horsehead Lake Recreation Area
44 mi · ~0.8 h from Fort Smith
$15/night
- Showers
- Tent sites
Horsehead Lake offers several amenities to its visitors. Managed cooperatively by the US Forest Service and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, it provides a developed camping area, restroom facilities with showers, a playground, and picnic area, most of which are fully accessible. There is primitive camping and a boat launch across the lake from the developed campground, offered by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. There is a 'no wake' limitation on the lake so visitors are encouraged to operate smaller motors or trolling motors while enjoying their day of boating and fishing....
Corley Campground
45 mi · ~0.8 h from Fort Smith
$15/night
- Tent sites
A 160-acre mountain lake near Magazine Mountain - the highest point in Arkansas with an elevation of 2,753 feet provides a great summer get-away for many. Concession services include boat rentals, cabins, miniature golf course, and food service from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Camp trailers allowed but no special facilities are available. Boat launching ramp. 36 family campsite units. 24 family picnic units. Bathhouse. Pavilion w/electricity (can be reserved)
Cedar Lake Shady Lane
45 mi · ~0.8 h from Fort Smith
$15/night
Cedar Lake Shady Lane is an RV park and campground in Fort Smith, AR. A short 45-mile drive from Fort Smith center. Expect budget nightly rates. The campground is set in Fort Smith, AR. Reach out to the host for pricing and booking details.
Camp Egan
46 mi · ~0.8 h from Fort Smith
Rates on request
- Tent sites
Set in Fort Smith, AR, Camp Egan serves road travelers with campsites and RV hookups. On-site amenities include tent sites. Roughly 46 miles from downtown Fort Smith. Located at 26633 Highway 62 in Fort Smith, AR 74464. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Contact the operator for current rates, availability, and reservations.
Wolf Pen Campground
48 mi · ~0.9 h from Fort Smith
$10/night
- Tent sites
This campground, located next to the Mulberry River, offers scenic rock bluffs in the northwestern portion of the state. Activities include canoeing on the Mulberry River (very popular with the canoeists) within view of the scenic rock bluffs, fishing, hiking and river access. Camping consists of 6 primitive units, available space for small camping trailers, and the picnicking area is designed for 5 family units. The area is also equipped with vault toilets but there is no drinking water. Good fishing and hunting is available nearby when in season
Hikers Camp for Winding Stair Campground
49 mi · ~0.9 h from Fort Smith
$3/night
- Tent sites
The campground sits along the shoreline of a 86-acre lake constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. Surrounded by pine and oak covered hills, campers and day use visitors can choose from a wide variety of outdoor activities to include picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking the 3-mile lake perimeter trail and horseback riding on the areas equestrian trails. The campground has a variety of campground amenities, ranging from campsites with no services to campsites with electric, water and sewer connections. The 90-campsite campground is divided into four separate loop
Billy Creek
52 mi · ~0.9 h from Fort Smith
Free
- Tent sites
Campground scheduled for decommissioning as funding is available
Sorghum Hollow
53 mi · ~1 h from Fort Smith
$10/night
- Tent sites
In the heart of Arkansas lies a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts, Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp. This rustic haven, established in 1989, has become a cherished destination for horse riders, hikers, off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, and mountain bikers alike. Nearby Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail provides 37.3 miles of trail for multiple uses. Originally designed for horseback riding, the trail now provides recreation opportunities for hikers, off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and mountain biking. Winding valleys framed by rugged mountain bluffs give way to spectacular views of the...