Joplin Use Area
About the Business
Located in Mount Ida, Arkansas, the Joplin Use Area is a picturesque park and tourist attraction situated on the shores of Lake Ouachita. The Joplin Campground offers pristine lakefront camping on a slender peninsula, providing stunning views of the water and surrounding mountain terrain. Visitors can enjoy world-class striper fishing in the lake and spot a variety of wildlife, from bobcats to rare freshwater jellyfish.
Lake Ouachita, spanning over 40,000 acres in the Ouachita Mountains, is the largest lake completely within the state of Arkansas. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with mild springs and falls, hot and humid summers, and variable winters. Nearby attractions include Hot Springs National Park, known as "The American Spa," and the expansive Ouachita National Forest.
Outdoor enthusiasts can partake in a variety of activities at Lake Ouachita, including scuba diving in its clear waters, hiking, biking, water skiing, fishing, and hunting. Boat and horseback riding rentals are available nearby, as well as the scenic Hickorynut Mountain Vista. To inquire about campground amenities, visitors can contact 870-867-4472.
For those looking to explore America's outdoor and cultural destinations, Recreation.gov serves as a valuable resource for trip planning, information sharing, and reservations. Whether seeking inspiration for new adventures or looking to book a campsite, Recreation.gov offers a convenient one-stop shop for discovering incredible places and experiences.
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"Campground was nice. Spots were semi hard to get backed into. The roads were gravel and paved but very bumpy. Spots were gravel.nive Beach ares. Some showerhouses were nice others were run down and don't taken care of properly. The dump station was our of order so we had to drive a couple miles down the road to another dnr campground. Nice areas for walking and easy access to the lake."
"Beautiful spot. RV camping spot was a close to the waters edge as you could possibly get. $24 ! For full hook-ups"
"We stayed in campsite 14 (tents) for Labor Day weekend. It is a beautiful campground, plenty of space between sites, friendly camp host, clean bathrooms with free showers (wow, what amazing water pressure!!) and a small swimming area. We are hikers and the Lake Oauchita Vista Trail Joplin trailhead is just down the road (not close enough to walk easily), which is a beautiful trail. The only negative at the campsite was the ants-our site was infested. You could not put your feet on the ground without being swarmed, so I am covered in bites. I did not complain to the hosts as it was the last available site in the area on a busy weekend and they were swamped. Hopefully they address the above-normal infestation at that site at some point, because it was a truly beautiful site overlooking the lake in a quiet, peaceful cove. I recommend Joplin campground, just maybe bring any killer to be on the safe side."
"Had an absolute blast here. Our annual 'man camp' landed us here and we spent 4 days hiking, fishing, playing cards and just relaxing. RV sites were great with plenty of space. We got a site right along water's edge which made for a really amazing time. Looking forward to returning in the future."
"Beautiful, awesome, one of the nicest campgrounds I've ever been to. They're starting to improve some of the sites so they can fit larger RVs. But with my little 21-ft dolphin I fit in fine. Trash pickup is pretty much every day in the camping section I was in there was three campsites, two tent and one RV."
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