Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233526
When Joplin reopens
Joplin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
84
84 openings were recorded here in the last 90 days, but none in the last 30 — the pattern below would describe the past, not this season, so we do not chart it. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 58 monitored sites
Of the 7,076 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 72 open for online reservation · 8 reserved · 94 closed · 6,902 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
99% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 72 of 7,076 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online99%
Open site-nights72 / 7,076
Reserved (of online inventory)8 / 80
Weekday openings36
Weekend openings36
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 36 fall on weekdays and 36 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 1,682 tracked site-nights are open there — 1,682 unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 58 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 03 | 2 |
| 04 | 2 |
| 06 | 2 |
| 07 | 2 |
| 09 | 2 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · May 2, 2027
November0 of 1,682 · unavailable
The next bookable night is May 2, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
72 open site-nights across 36 sites at Joplin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 36 2-night opening where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 2, 2027 at site 03.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 90 ft. 35 sites take 25 ft, 17 sites take 35 ft, 13 sites take 40 ft.
All 36 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 04 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 06 | 40 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 07 | 40 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 09 | 40 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 10 | 30 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 11 | 34 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 12 | 40 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 13 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 14 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 15 | 42 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 16 | 44 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 17 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 18 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 19 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 20 | 30 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 21 | 35 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 22 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 23 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 24 | 30 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 25 | 35 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 26 | 70 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 28 | 45 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 29 | 45 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 30 | 40 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 31 | 70 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 35 | 35 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 37 | 25 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 38 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 39 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 40 | 30 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 41 | 25 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 42 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 43 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 44 | 20 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 45 | 25 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Joplin
Overview
Joplin Campground on Lake Ouachita is an excellent destination for pristine lakefront camping. Joplin is perched on a slender peninsula with plenty of attractive scenic views of the water and surrounding mountain terrain.
World-class striper fishing goes on in the lake, and wildlife watchers can find everything from bobcats to rare freshwater jellyfish.
Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.
Recreation
Prized as one of the clearest lakes in the nation, Ouachita Lake is ideal for scuba diving.
Visitors also enjoy hiking, biking, scenic driving, water skiing, fishing and hunting, as well.
Facilities
All 59 campsites have electric hookups, but keep in mind the spaces are small and unpaved. Campsite pad lengths vary greatly from site to site due to the terrain. No campsite lengths are posted on the website due to the varianciances of camper slidout configurations and the visitor trailer towing skills. For questions contact the fee booth at 870-867-4472. Water hookups are not available, but a water faucet is located in each loop. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp and a swim beach.
Natural Features
Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains of Central Arkansas, Lake Ouachita spans a surface area of over 40,000 acres, making it the biggest lake completely within the state of Arkansas. The region has a climate with four seasons. Spring and fall are mild, summer is hot and humid, and winter is variable with temperatures ranging from below freezing on up to the 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nearby Attractions
Head to Hot Springs National Park and discover how it earned the nickname, "The American Spa." Or take a scenic drive through the 1.8 million-acres of Ouachita National Forest. Boat rentals, horseback riding rentals and the Hickorynut Mountain Vista are not far from the campground.
58 monitored sitesRVs up to 90 ft58 with hookups52 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Hot Springs, Arkansas: Take US 270 west for 23.5 miles to Mountain Harbor Road. Turn right and follow access road three miles north to the park.
303 Campground Rd., Mt. Ida, AR 71957870-867-4472
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingKayakingWater Activities
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Joplin?
Reservations for Joplin are made through Recreation.gov. 99% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 72 of 7,076 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 84 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Joplin?
Campsite Sniper detected 84 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Joplin fit a 35-foot RV?
17 of the 58 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 90 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Joplin?
May 2027, with 72 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 174.
When is the next open date at Joplin?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, May 2, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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