Vine Prairie campground
Vine Prairie
The campground amenities include drinking water, picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault toilets. The camping area operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and there are a total of 18 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the Vine Prairie Camping Area is that it is located near the highest point in Arkansas, Mount Magazine, which rises to a height of 2,753 feet above sea level.
The best time to visit the camping area is in the fall season, from mid-September to mid-November, when the temperatures are pleasant, averaging around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. This time of year also offers a spectacular display of fall foliage, providing a picturesque view of the campsite.
What's on-site at Vine Prairie
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Vine Prairie, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge - Ozark Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Fort Smith Alma Rv Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Shores Lake Recreation Area | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Shores Lake | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lake Ft. Smith State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Vine Prairie -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry River Near Mulberry. Ar | 563 cfs | → |
| Jack Creek Near Winfrey | 1 cfs | → |
| Frog Bayou At Winfrey | 20 cfs | → |
| Jones Creek At Winfrey | 17 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ft. Smith | 23,000 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek Near Short | 166 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
🌳 Parks
- Kirksey Park
- National Wild And Scenic River Mulberry River, Arkansas
- H. E. Flanagan Prairie Natural Area Wildlife Management Area
- Cherokee Prairie Natural Area Wildlife Management Area
- Lake Fort Smith State Park
- Springhill Park
⚓ Boat launches
- Aux Arcade Park Road Ozark
- Brown Quail Trace Barling
- Old Harbor Road 10766, Fort Smith
- North Water Street 2885, Van Buren
- Ok 9a Arkoma
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Vine Prairie as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Vine Prairie
Can I make reservations at Vine Prairie?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Vine Prairie?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Vine Prairie.