KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
If driving North on Highway 71: 5 miles North of Hatfield. If driving South on 71: 6 miles south of Mena
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5/1/2026
A Day in the Life: Long-Term Living at Mena / Ouachita National Forest KOA JourneyWake up in Mena, Arkansas, where the fresh mountain air of the Ouachita National Forest rolls right through your RV window. The sun rises over the Ouachita Mountains, and instead of traffic noise, you hear birds,...
4/21/2026
1. Save on Gear and EquipmentIf you are new to camping or envision yourself doing it for many years to come, you may be tempted to drop a bunch of money on all the latest and greatest camping gear. But if you focus on the basics for now, you’ll be able to build your camping inventory over time to...
4/9/2026
Exciting Plans Coming to Ward LakeThe timing is especially exciting as Mena continues to grow as an outdoor recreation destination. With the highly anticipated Mena downhill bike park expected to open in summer 2028, projects like the Ward Lake Base Portal will help create even more reasons for...
3/16/2026
Outdoor Adventures in the Ouachita MountainsNestled in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains, the small mountain town of Mena is one of the best-kept outdoor recreation secrets in the South. Surrounded by the vast Ouachita National Forest, the area offers endless opportunities for adventure, scenic...
3/16/2026
Camping Near Wolf Pen Gap: Discover the Beauty of the Ouachita Mountains at Mena KOA JourneyIf you’re searching for the best campground near Wolf Pen Gap, a place where mountain views, outdoor adventure, and relaxing RV camping all come together, look no further than the Mena KOA Journey.Located in...
3/10/2026
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your camping trip is simply slow it down. Whether you arrive a night early to ease into vacation mode or stay an extra night to avoid the checkout scramble, that one additional evening can completely change the pace—and the quality—of your getaway.It’s not...
2/4/2026
Discover Endless Adventure: The Mena KOA & Ouachita National ForestIf you’re craving fresh air, wide-open spaces, and the kind of outdoor adventure that makes you forget about notifications and deadlines, the is calling—and the is the perfect place to pull in and power down.Nestled right at the...
1/15/2026
https://arkansasoutside.com/mena-mountain-bike-park-phase-one/Phase One Marks Major Milestone for Trails at MenaConstruction is officially underway on Phase One of the Mena Mountain Bike Park Project, marking a major milestone for one of the most ambitious outdoor recreation developments in Arkansas...
9/17/2025
New Bike Park Coming to Mena, Arkansas. Phase 1 of Mena Trails Developed by Progessive Trail Design. Exciting news! A brand-new mountain bike park is being developed in Mena, Arkansas, nestled in the stunning Ouachita National Forest on Rich Mountain, the second-highest peak in the state. The park...
9/15/2025
This was so exciting! Please take a moment to read this article that featured our KOA in Modern Campground Magazine!The link is below. https://moderncampground.com/usa/arkansas/koa-welcomes-mena-ouachita-national-forest-koa-journey-in-arkansas/
9/4/2025
Your favorite campground has a new name and new smiling faces!What began as a heartfelt dream to one day own a KOA campground has now become a reality for us! Hello! We are Christi and Ben, the proud new owners of Mena/Ouachita National Forest Journey KOA. We are campers too; and passionate about...
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