Description

Fort Smith-Alma RV Park is a scenic, quiet, and well-maintained campground conveniently located near the junction of Interstates I-49 and I-40 in Alma, Arkansas. This lovely, forested park is a great place to stop while passing through the Fort Smith area of western Arkansas.

Location

Fort Smith-Alma RV Park
3539 N Hwy 71
Alma, AR 72921
fortsmithalmarvpark.com
(479) 632-2704
Latitude: 35.522093 N, Longitude: -94.221533 W, Elevation: 433 ft (132 m)

Details

We stayed for two-nights at the Fort Smith-Alma RV Park in mid October, 2019.

Cost

For two-nights at a 50 amp full hookup gravel pull-thru site, we paid about $41 per night including tax and Good Sam discount. There were no additional fees for pets or an extra vehicle.

Ratings (1-5)

Accessibility – 5/5

The campground is easily accessible from Interstate I-49 via paved streets. Lanes in the park are well-maintained asphalt. The park has pull-thru RV sites and can accommodate large rigs. Campground facilities have provisions for Universal access.

Facilities/Amenities – 4/5

Park amenities include full hookup 50 or 30 amp RV sites, water and electric tent sites, primitive tent area, rental cabins, restrooms, showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, cable TV, propane service, camp store, swimming pool, and playground. Facilities are clean and reasonably well-maintained, but could use renovations.

Site quality – 4/5

RV sites are full hookup with 50 or 30 amp electric, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Sites are pull-thru, gravel, and clean. Most sites have shade trees, picnic tables and a grill box, while a few sites also have a concrete patio. The primitive tent area is on a grassy lawn near a pond.

Scenic Value – 5/5

This sprawling campground campus is nicely forested with southern pines and hardwoods, has rolling grassy meadows, and a large fishing pond. Grounds are well maintained and feels peaceful and park-like.

Location/Isolation – 5/5

The campground is set far enough back from streets and the interstate to feel like a peaceful and quiet oasis. Sites are large, have good separation, and do not feel crowded.

Paws Friendliness – 4/5

This park is pet friendly, has cleanup stations, and is large enough for a good walk with your pet.

Overall Rating – 4/5

Overall, the Fort Smith-Alma RV Park is a lovely and convenient place to stay while passing through the Fort Smith area. We enjoyed our short stay and would certainly visit another time.

Additional info

Internet access

We received a moderate 4G Verizon signal at this campground. The campground provided free WiFi.

Water Quality

The water at this campground tested soft.

Nearby Amenities

A limited selection of grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, and automotive services are available nearby in Alma, Arkansas. A wider range of shopping and services are available in Fort Smith, Arkansas (16 miles).

Nearby attractions

Here are a few local attractions and activities:

• • Fort Smith National Historic Site
  • Miss Laura’s Visitor Center
  • Fort Smith National Cemetery
  • Creekmore Park
  • Fort Smith Trolley Museum
  • The Clayton House
  • Fort Smith Museum of History
  • Parrot Island Waterpark
  • Breweries, farmer’s market

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