Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center buzzes with military drills and wild outdoor pursuits. Hunters track deer across 65,000 acres; anglers hook bass in 22 stocked ponds. Fort Chaffee RV Park anchors your trip at $16 a night, steps from training grounds turned playgrounds.
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Troops storm mock villages and parachute onto dusty drop zones at Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center near Barling, Arkansas. The base hosts National Guard maneuvers year-round, but civilians claim the land for deer hunts in November, turkey seasons come spring, and hikes along Mulberry River trails. Fort Smith sprawls just 10 miles west, packed with museums on frontier history.
Fort Chaffee RV Park caters to rugged explorers and base visitors alike. Military families park close to gates for easy access during family days. Adventure seekers launch from full-hookup sites into fishing ponds or Black Fork Mountain trails, all while rates stay low from $16 nightly.
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Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center stands as the Arkansas National Guard's main maneuver site. It spans 65,000 acres with drop zones, urban training villages, and live-fire ranges. Public visitors hunt deer in fall, fish 22 ponds, and hike trails during open seasons.
Fort Chaffee RV Park sits directly on the training center grounds. It offers full hookups starting at $16/night. Campers use it as base camp for hunting, fishing, and Fort Smith day trips 10 miles away.
Yes, Fort Chaffee RV Park welcomes pets on leashes. Rules match military base standards: clean up waste, keep dogs controlled near training areas. Families bring furry companions for hikes and pond fishing without issue.