Best camping near Van Buren

8 campgrounds · 8 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Van Buren, 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 8 of 8 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Lee Creek Public Use Area
#1 Lee Creek Public Use Area Fair
2.1 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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Fort Smith Alma RV Park
#2 Fort Smith Alma RV Park Fair
8.1 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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Fort Chaffee RV Military
#3 Fort Chaffee RV Military Fair
11.0 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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River Ridge - Ozark Lake
#4 River Ridge - Ozark Lake Fair
15.7 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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Vine Prairie
#5 Vine Prairie Fair
16.2 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
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Lake Ft. Smith State Park
#6 Lake Ft. Smith State Park Fair
16.6 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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Junction Camp
#7 Junction Camp Fair
18.5 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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Rock Hole Camp
#8 Rock Hole Camp Fair
19.8 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

Camping near Van Buren

The Van Buren area has 8 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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