Whitewater RV Park - Mountain View

Campground in Mountain View, AR • 39 RV Sites

Established as the original RV park in Mountain View, Arkansas, Whitewater RV Park sits four blocks from the town square in a community widely known as the Folk Music Capital of the World—a title earned through the living music tradition that fills downtown Mountain View's covered bandstand and courthouse square with acoustic folk, bluegrass, and old-time music performances throughout the warmer months. The campground's walkable proximity to the square eliminates the need for a car when attending performances, making it the most logistically convenient base for guests visiting Mountain View specifically for its music culture. Pull-through and back-in RV sites with 30 and 50-amp electrical service are spread across grounds maintained with the green, well-landscaped character the park emphasizes as a point of difference from harder-surface urban campgrounds. A bathhouse with hot showers, coin-operated laundry, fiber-optic Wi-Fi, and cable television by request address daily comfort needs, and the park's free-use picking shed—a multi-purpose covered building suited for informal jam sessions and group gatherings—reflects Mountain View's musical identity in a tangible on-site amenity. The campground borders a city park that gives guests direct access to a significant array of outdoor facilities without leaving the neighborhood. Paved and unpaved hiking trails, a disc golf course, a playground, a pavilion, tennis courts with basketball hoops, a volleyball court, a public swimming pool, and public picnic areas are all accessible from the park's edge. The Stone County Amphitheater hosts larger organized performances, and Whitewater Creek produces a small but picturesque waterfall directly adjacent to the grounds that adds a natural feature to the otherwise town-adjacent camping environment. Mountain View's broader recreational appeal extends well beyond the folk music tradition. The White River, flowing through the Ozarks south of town, is one of Arkansas's most celebrated trout fishing destinations—a tailwater fishery below Bull Shoals Dam that supports wild brown and rainbow trout populations and attracts fly anglers and guide services year-round. Sylamore Creek offers canoeing and kayaking through scenic Ozark hill country, and the surrounding Stone County landscape encompasses multiple cave systems open for guided tours, crystal-clear spring-fed streams, and the extensive trail network of Ozark National Forest. Whitewater RV Park is open year-round, with the spring and summer folk festival season representing peak visitor demand. Arkansas Folk Festival and other Mountain View music events typically held in April and May draw visitors from across the region and can fill the town's limited accommodation inventory quickly. Advance reservations for festival weekends are strongly encouraged, as the campground's walkable location to the town square makes it the most sought-after RV position in Mountain View for music-focused visitors. The Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View is the only state park in the country dedicated to preserving and presenting the traditional crafts and music of the Ozark Mountains, with live demonstrations, workshops, and performances that run from spring through fall and give visitors a structured immersion in the handcraft and musical traditions that Mountain View has built its identity around. The park's proximity—within easy walking distance of Whitewater RV Park—makes it an essential stop for guests interested in the cultural programming that distinguishes Mountain View from other Arkansas outdoor destinations.

Campground rules and policies

Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- Check-In: After 3:00 pm
- Check-Out: Before 11:00 am
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Speed Limit
- Speed limit is 5 MPHQuiet Hours
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Please respect your neighbors, nature, and the campground.Children Policy
- No unattended children.Pet Policy
- No dogs off-leash.
- Clean up after your dog.
- Repeat offenders will be asked to leave without a refund.Firewood and Campfires
- Campfires permitted.
- Be aware of local fire restrictions and burn bans.Vehicles Policy
- Each RV site is limited to one RV and one car.Guests/Visitors Policy
- Guests are allowed, but they must leave by 10 p.m. or pay the daily camping fee.Smoking Policy
- No vaping or smoking tobacco or cannabis in any public buildings or in any of the common areas.Prohibited Items and Activities
- Washing dishes, clothes, or pets in the bathhouse.
- Washing cars or campers without prior approval.
- Riding ATVs or dirt bikes inside the campground.
- Use of chainsaws.
- Use of firearms, fireworks, bows & arrows, slingshots, airguns, BB guns, or paintball guns,Enter at your Own Risk
- This is a campground with undeveloped property.
- The park is not responsible for injury, theft, or accidents.Disclaimer
- No refund is given if you are asked to leave the campground due to an inability to follow the rules!