Best camping near Alma
13 campgrounds · 13 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Alma, Arkansas — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 13 of 13 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Fort Smith Alma RV Park
Fair
3.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Fort Smith-Alma RV Park, located near the Arkansas-Oklahoma border, offers established campsites with full RV hookups (30/50 amp), picnic tables, fire rings/grills, and clean…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#2
Lee Creek Public Use Area
Fair
10.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Lee Creek Public Use Area is an idyllic camping destination in Arkansas that offers breathtaking views of the scenic Ozark Mountains. The area is surrounded by lush forests with…
Why 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#3
Fort Chaffee RV Military
Fair
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Fort Chaffee RV Military Campground in Arkansas offers established campsites exclusively for military personnel and authorized users. Reservations are recommended, and modest…
Why 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#4
River Ridge - Ozark Lake
Fair
7.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
River Ridge - Ozark Lake camping area, located in the state of Arkansas, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to enhance…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
95Elite
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#5
Vine Prairie
Fair
7.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Vine Prairie Camping Area is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts in Arkansas. Situated in the Ouachita National Forest, the camping area boasts breathtaking views of…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#6
Lake Ft. Smith State Park
Fair
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Lake Ft. Smith State Park, located in the state of Arkansas, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by nature's beauty. The campground provides various amenities to…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#7
Charleston Lake
Fair
15.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Charleston Lake Camping Area in Arkansas offers stunning views of the surrounding Ozark Mountains, with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and swimming. The campground…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#8
Shores Lake Recreation Area
Fair
17.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Shores Lake Recreation Area in Arkansas offers a tranquil and scenic camping experience. Nestled in the Ozark National Forest, this campground provides a range of amenities for…
Why 55: 11 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#9
Shores Lake
Fair
17.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Shores Lake camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Arkansas. Situated in the Ozark National Forest, this camping area offers a range of amenities to make…
Why 55: 11 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#10
White Rock Mountain Recreation Area
Fair
20.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
White Rock Mountain Recreation Area is a picturesque camping destination located in the state of Arkansas. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping…
Why 40: 8 things to do within 15 mi
40Rated
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#11
Junction Camp
Fair
18.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Junction Camp is a free, no-fee backcountry campground near Van Buren in northwestern Arkansas. The site accommodates tent camping and offers backcountry facilities for visitors…
Why 35: 7 things to do within 15 mi
35Rated
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#12
Rock Hole Camp
Fair
18.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Rock Hole Camp is a campground located near Van Buren in northwest Arkansas. The facility offers camping opportunities in a scenic Ozark setting at a modest elevation where spring…
Why 35: 7 things to do within 15 mi
35Rated
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#13
Quail Valley
Fair
19.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Dense Fog Advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Quail Valley is a free, tent-friendly campground located near Fayetteville in northwest Arkansas. The facility welcomes tent campers at no charge, making it an accessible option…
Why 35: 7 things to do within 15 mi
35Rated
Camping near Alma
The Alma area has 13 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Alma
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