Campgrounds and RV parks near Booneville, AR

Booneville sits in Logan County in the Arkansas River Valley, between the Ouachita National Forest to the south and the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest to the north. The town hosts one of the ranger district offices for the Ouachita National Forest, which spans roughly 1.8 million acres across western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. That location puts RV travelers within easy reach of mountain lakes, national forest trails, and Arkansas's highest point. Private RV options close to town include Dan's Riverview RV Park and Grape Country RV Park, with William O Darby RV Community, Eagle Crest Golf & RV Park, and Pathfinder RV Resort rounding out the closest full-hookup choices. These parks work well as a base for day trips into the surrounding forests and lakes. Public camping is a short drive away. Blue Mountain Lake, a Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Petit Jean River, sits east of Booneville and has developed campgrounds at Waveland Park and Outlet Area. Mount Magazine State Park, about 45 minutes north, offers 18 full-hookup RV sites at Cameron Bluff Campground on the state's highest ridge.

Corps of Engineers sites around Blue Mountain Lake, including Waveland Park and Outlet Area, are booked through Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. All 51 sites at Waveland are reservable; Outlet Area has 26 reservable sites plus 12 first-come, first-served sites. Waterfront sites on holiday weekends can be booked up to six months out. Mount Magazine State Park uses the Arkansas State Parks reservation system. The 18 sites at Cameron Bluff can be reserved up to 12 months in advance, and the two 50-amp sites fill first. A deposit is typically required at booking, and campsites are limited to 14 nights within any 30-day period. Private parks near Booneville, such as Dan's Riverview RV Park and Pathfinder RV Resort, generally take reservations by phone or through their own websites.