Welcome to Joplin Recreation Area-USACE, a scenic camping destination in Mt. Ida, Arkansas, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, we offer a peaceful lakeside environment for outdoor enthusiasts.
Located at 303 Joplin Campground Rd, Mt Ida, AR 71957, Joplin Recreation Area-USACE provides campsites with access to the lake, offering a tranquil setting for camping and recreational activities. The campground is known for its beautiful sunsets and quiet atmosphere.
Our facilities cater to both tent and RV campers, with specific sites offering amenities such as water and 50amp electrical hookups. The campground also provides access to bathrooms within walking distance of many sites.
Features of Joplin Recreation Area-USACE include:
According to customer reviews, the campground is praised for its beautiful location and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors particularly enjoy the stunning sunset views and the convenience of the site amenities. It is also noted that there are ants within the area, so precautions should be taken.
For inquiries or reservations, please contact us at (870) 867-4472 or +1 870-867-4472. We look forward to welcoming you to Joplin Recreation Area-USACE for a relaxing lakeside camping experience.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
RV electric hookup
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Great camping location! Site 7A is an excellent spot with water and 50amp hookup. Quiet and peaceful with easy access to the lake. The bathrooms are within walking distance from this spot also! Every sunset was stunning! There are ants around all the sites, so keep it in mind. We will return!
Beautiful cozy campground. This part has three campsites two tent and one RV. The water is shallow enough to swim in all the way around. Beautiful little Pebble Beach on the left with the docks on the right.
Private and cozy campsite my husband picked out!
Oh my LORD yes it’s hard to find your spot the numbers can be confusing but man oh man is it peaceful, safe, efficient, and friendly. Also the nature spots are AMAZING. If your into crystals like me you can find PURE NATURAL CRYSTALS on your hike or walk. It was a blast!
The only thing good about this campground is the swim area. We woke up to Ants all in our tents, red AND black ants were everywhere. The campsites are basically slanted on a cliff side, The people in charge of the campground are very rude, deceitful and creepy Men. They got mad that I asked for a refund for our last night there because we decided to leave one day early due to the ants and storms and the man literally went back to the campsite that we had reserved, cleaned up and left, He went and scattered trash all over it and then called the " park ranger" who then called me, threatening me. I DO NOT RECOMMEND STAYING HERE.
Sites 5 is level& what views🥰Bath house is clean and all the Hot water U want💯Sites are spread out👏If U have a senior pass it cost 10 bucks a night, water & electric👍We will B back💞
Great views of Lake Ouachita. Bathrooms were clean, but bring your own soap. The only water supply was a sink outside the restrooms, with a note that no dishwashing is allowed there. So, be prepared to fin another way to wash your dishes. This pic was taken from campsite 56 tent site. Beautiful views, another tent site on the left and a picnic area on the right. The ground was not very level, but ideal enough for a small tent.