RV Camping in Mountains and Near Lakes
North Central Arkansas is composed mostly of Ozarks with three large lakes:
Bull Shoals, Heber Lake and Norfolk Lake, in the very North.
All of the lakes are great for boating activities, and all kinds and fishing.
There are two very nice rivers in the area.
The White River flows out of the Dam just below Bull Shoals.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a wonderful Arkansas State Park;
a must stay area if you can.
Make reservations early.
Near the State Park is a restaurant called Gaston's.
It's a very nice place to enjoy the river and have a good meal. Sit by the three-sided glass windows and enjoy your dining experience and views of the White River.
This area is known for some of the best trout fishing in the country.
There is a small airport located at Gaston's, and people fly into the area from all over the county to fish.
Near the northern end of the state of Arkansas is the Buffalo River Basin. This is a stunning place. Take a float trip down the Buffalo River. The scenery is great and so is the fishing. Don't come to Arkansas and miss the float trip. Paddling over the course of several hours is very tiring, so be sure you are up to it! There are several different float trip lengths to choose from! One can drive the upper Wilderness area of the Buffalo basin and it is stunning, too. This is a wonderful area for motorcycle riding with curvy roads and great views. Don't miss the town of Jasper. It sits in the upper Buffalo wilderness area. There are several primitive camping areas in the Buffalo area. If hiking is your thing, this area is a must see. To see a campground location for your RV, just go to our Pictorial Campground Directory
Near the Bull Shoals Lake and Norfolk Lake are some very nice small towns and places to live. Mountain Home is a very nice area. It sits in the Ozarks, so it is a very pretty area. Mountain home has golf courses and it is near the Lakes. Mountain home is similar to Bella Vista. It is in the north end of the state so the weather in the summer is better than the central or the southern part of the state. During the winter, it does get a little bit cooler. Stop by and see the small towns of Yellville and Flippin, Arkansas.
ne travels east along the north end of the state you will come to Mammoth Springs, a very scenic area. The Red river flows here too, which is a great area for fishing and floating. The Riverside Park is set on the banks of the Red River. If traveling on a dirt road for two miles does not bother you and railroad tracks close by, it's a very nice grassy RV Park.
As one continues to head East and South you will come the Cooley Ridge Area. If you like to go horseback riding in the Ozarks, this is a must area to come see. And for you mountain bikers the same is true. This is a great area for hiking, fishing, boating or just taking a nice ride in the car. There are several nice State Parks in the area to meet your needs as well as Corps of Engineers Parks. Further east of here is the Mississippi Delta area. Not much to see, except the town of Jonesboro. It's nice for shopping and dining out.
Dropping down and heading South and then back toward the middle of the State one will come to Heber Springs. This is a very popular Lake. It is large and is great for fishing and hunting. It is surrounded by the greenery of the Ozarks. If you're into water and boating this is a must place to come see. North of Heber Springs is the town of Mountain View. It a very old town and is known for its folk music. Throughout the year they have folk music festivals there. Stop by spend a few days there and treat yourself. There is floating and fishing in the area too.
