Fort Smith-Alma RV Park
3539 N US-71
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2704
Location: 35.5221, -94.2218
Open All Year
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Last Year's Rate
$35.18 to $45.79 Save 10% at this location
Card(s) Accepted
Facility
Type (Campground)
Dump Station
Emergency Phone
Policies
Folding Tent Campers Allowed
Pets Welcome
Pet Restrictions
Pet Restriction on Breed
Tent Camping Allowed
Sites
Total Spaces (58)
Spaces Available (52)
Width (18)
Paved Sites (5)
Max Length (70)
Gravel Sites (47)
30 Amp
50 Amp
Seasonal Sites
Shaded (Mostly)
Side-by-Side Hookups
Full Hookups (39)
Water (13)
Electric (13)
Max Amps (50)
Pull-thrus (39)
Pull-thru Size (18 x 70)
Back-ins (18 x 40)
Room for Slideouts (Yes)
Site Length (70)
Patios
Table at Site
BBQ at Site
Tent-Only Sites (18)
Rentals
Cabin/Cottage Rentals (3)
Tenting
Overflow Area
Dedicated Tenting Area
Internet
WiFi at Overnite Sites
WiFi at Park
WiFi at Park Supports Mobile Devices
4 Devices supported per Overnite Site
52 Sites with WiFi
Other Amenities & Services
Road Condition (Good)
Road Type (Paved)
Restroom and Showers
Laundry
RV Supplies
Metered LP Gas
Ice
Worship Services
Groceries
Escort to Site
Onsite RV Service
Cable
RV Storage
Guest Services
Self-Service RV Wash
Fishing Supplies
Onsite Rentals (3)
Restrooms
Recreational Facilities
Swimming Pool
Pond
Swimming
Fishing
Paddle Boats
Horseshoes
Rec Hall
Playground
Outdoor Games
Nature Trails
Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
Casino
Rock/Mountain Climbing
Boating
Fishing
Kayaking/Canoeing
Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
Season: Winter,Spring,Fall
Discounts
Military Discount
On-Site Rentals
Customer Reviews
Fort Smith-Alma RV Park
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(14) Reviews
(14) Reviews
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interior roads, sites, registration area, hookups, recreation, swimming, security, laundry, store and building maintenance...
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cleanliness and physical characteristics of restrooms, including interior construction, adequate supplies/odor free, adequate number of facilities, exterior appearance and location in relation to park spaces, and interior appearance.
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the park's setting and site layout, function and identification of signage, overall exterior building maintenance, noise, trash disposal, litter and debris around the grounds and sites, and appearance of grounds, sites and entrance area.
GatorGirl
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: July, 2019
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Appeal Rating Old KOA. Chose from premium sites available in the front area. 40$+. Dirty outdoor furniture with thick cobwebs all over. Brought out own chairs to be outside. Did not use facilities so I'm not commenting about them Pool did look clean. WiFi 2.4 G I was disappointed she site was dirty but all of them were The site was a pull thru but we changed to one next door due to leveling issues which were able to overcome. There is a pond with a rotted out small dock. I'm mainly writing to say this is way overpriced. Would not say here again unless desperate.
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sadiesassy
Reviews: 24
Helpful Reviews: 21
Date of Stay: July, 2019
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating I have been looking for a place on western edge of Arkansas . Thi sis about 7 hours from Amarillo.
We pulled in and the ladies in the office were very helpful. We had a pull through that was nicely sized.
Learned that late afternoon in Arkansas is humid so a quick trip to the pool to cool off.
They have a small lake on the property. You can fish - we did not have the time.
Quiet staying there.
Yes I would return to this park in the future.
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RetiredPA
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: April, 2019
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating This place was very disappointing. It was advertised as Full Hookup w/cable. The area is riddled with stored campers and mobile homes. Some of the mobile homes have occupants who allow their dogs to park day and night. The kids who live in the mobile homes, race around on their ATVs. The spot we had was so overgrown with weeds you could hardly see the stones. The cable was non-existence. After an hour scan, it only pulled in 8 channels only 3 worked. The three channels showed the top-box needed to be updated. We ended up using our antenna which got more channels than the poor pathetic cable. We didn't feel comfortable staying there so we left as soon as we could the next day. I should have read the RV reviews before booking this place. The only reason we reserved this place was that the rating was good on the Good Sam website. I don't understand how Good Sam could give this place a 9/9.5/9 rating.
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RV Weekender
Reviews: 3
Helpful Reviews: 2
Date of Stay: May, 2018
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating I did not stay overnight just did a drive-thru. I was not overly impressed with this campground. There are mobile homes on the property or just adjacent to it, along with a private home and business. For even the Good Sam cost to stay at this park, I can find other places with better aesthetics.
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BenTiffany
Reviews: 11
Helpful Reviews: 8
Date of Stay: July, 2017
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating Like other reviewers on here, we too had problems with the pool. In hot July, we were going out west and stopped here for 1 night. We were excited about hopping in the pool before showers after a long day of driving. Pool hours sign said we had plenty of time. We put on our swimwear and headed over only to find the gate was locked and the staff had left. I don't know why they are so weird about the pool, its not that big. Disappointing park. Keep driving.
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CEBWEB
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: September, 2017
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When we came in, the campground looked well kept. The pool was supposedly open but it was locked. Our campsite was in the back with permanent campers. Our neighbor had stuff piled up all over, including on top of his camper and was very filthy. Someone, I assume the owners, used a part of woods as a dump for wheels and wood. etc. The whole area smelled like sewage. The people in the office had a grumpy attitude. Dog messes everywhere. I clean up after my dogs and had to watch where I walked them. The dog waste receptacle was not emptied at all the three days we were there. We definitely will not return to this campground.
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JAB-GLB
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: July, 2017
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Selected from Good Sam directory rating. BAD CHOICE. MakIng phone reservation with grumpy man was difficult; called the next day to reaffIrm and correct - he had wrong # of days. Office staff not friendly, outside staff rude. Sites for FHU 30 amp were 2nd class at best. Sewer hookup undersized, not threaded, impossible to seal and they did not care. In 3 months on the road this was the worst park we stayed in. Avoid.
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DNA NoHurry
Reviews: 5
Helpful Reviews: 4
Date of Stay: June, 2017
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Appeal Rating Seriously a 9.5 rating for facilities? Are you kidding me...come on Good Sam we expect more out of you. This place is lost in 1982. It is in such need up improvements and upgrades. The owners house is located on the property and looks like it should be torn down. There was a huge stack of old furniture in a burn pile out by the road leading to sites that are mostly long term residents. These sites are full of old campers that look dated and run down. We stayed in site B3 and it was flooded...my guess is that whoever runs the park doesn't do a site inspection before a new camper shows up.
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n3bud
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: April, 2017
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Arrived after office was supposed to be closed so I understand staff being somewhat rushed. Park ground could be beatiful but currently not kept up. Our site was full of tree debris as most of the park is, cigarette butts, food under pichic table, grass uncut, dog walk area bucket overflowing. Premium price for a poorly maintained grounds and sites. Could be beautiful but not as is.
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NCB
Reviews: 37
Helpful Reviews: 33
Date of Stay: March, 2017
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Restroom Rating Appeal Rating This is a former KOA facility. Bathrooms were clean, but very cramped. The shower and changing area was 4' long by 24" wide. Wifi, which they advertise as limited to 4 devices per site, couldn't handle one device. Cable TV was nonexistent. Most of the people here live here full time and the park reflects it. Most sites had a lot of junk on it. The sites are level, but very cramped. I couldn't open my awning because the trailer in the next site was so close. I won't be back. I'm not sure sure why this is a Good Sam's park.
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Mikelly
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: October, 2016
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Appeal Rating I'm writing this from the campground on the patio next to our motorhome. Before booking our spot here we had some concerns about the negative reviews we read but this place is really nice. It's a park like setting with grass, trees, a fishing pond. It's too cold for the pool but it looks good too. The owner might be construed as being rude but we found him to be helpful with lets say a rustic charm. We've stayed all over the country and this place is as good as it gets.
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SMASH3056
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: September, 2015
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating I stayed a week here in September 2015. Beautiful grounds, good bluegill fishing pond, however, the owners who operate the facility are quite rude.
Experienced a hostile attitude when I asked to use the pool. The sites are narrow and very tight. Basically the owners are not accommodating to the customer.
If their demeanor changed I would stay again.
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Chris from Florida
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: November, 2015
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating Absolutely horrible, I can not recommend staying here, This is not your traditional camp ground but rather a inexpensive place for transients and seasonal workers. We were put next to a trailer park, and yes its inside the RV park, NOT next to it. So many cars around the trailers we almost could not get into spot. Very uncomfortable putting your family up for a vacation in a trailer park residence front yard...awkward. The staff was very unprofessional, when making reservations we were put on hold for ten minutes while she had an argument with her significant other. I would stay away from this place.
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RV Guest_Wollip
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: September, 2015
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating Most facilities in the Alma/Van Buren/Fort Smith area are rough to dismal. This was our first stay in the area and chose this park based on reviews of it when it was a KOA. We booked one night over the phone and changed that to three after looking around.
This is a beautiful park set on high ground occupying half of nearly 40 acres with a large pond and an open natural field that is well mowed.
Sites are crushed limestone and we saw very few leveling blocks in use. Hook-ups are a little bit crude (no fancy park boxes here) but completely adequate. Plenty of space at each site. Didn't see any problems with the larger/longer rigs negotiating the turns.
Four little cabins for rent as well as spaces designated for tenters.
Nice looking pool but too cool for us in late Sept.
Bathrooms have been completely remodeled and are very, very nice in addition to being very, very clean.
The owner/manager is very hands-on with his park and works for your repeat business. Be sure to ask him for directions to Merle's Steak House if you want a large burger or great steak dinner.
We will definitely stay here again whenever we are in the area.
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- No age restrictions
- Accepts all types of family oriented RVs, including tents, tent campers, camper vans and Class B motorhomes, as well as small trailer
- On-site activities for children (such as board games, arcades, ring toss, badminton, recreation for adults and children like - hiking, canoeing, bicycling, fishing, boating, horseback riding.
- Water activities/amenities such as swim pool, lake swimming, splash-ground
- Is close to Things to See & Do for families such as amusement & theme parks, zoos & animal parks, national monuments, local tours
- Offers full restrooms and bathhouses with at least 3 toilets and showers for men and women
- Family focused events on-site such as weekend events geared towards family throughout the season, themed events designed for families like Halloween or Christmas in July
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- Non-Toxic Cleaning Products
- Natural Pest Control (most of the time)
- Minimized the use of Styrofoam and significantly reduce the use of plastic.
- Landscape managers use appropriate irrigation systems and drought tolerant and indigenous plants
- Recycling cans for the RVers
- Changed light bulbs to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
- Insulated water heaters
- Lowered pool temperatures
- Installed photocells (solar)
- Use more fuel efficient vehicles
- Instead of golf carts, implemented a strategy of encouraging the use of bikes and trikes
- Tankless Water Heaters
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