Mentioned to a friend near Branson we would be taking Scenic Hwy 7 from Branson to Hot Springs and asked about nice campgrounds along the way. He said NO WAY would he drive that road with a camper. We recently downsized to a 21 foot tow behind, 6000 pounds loaded towed by F-350 6.2 gas. Other than very curvy roads is there something I should be worried about? We are not in any hurry. Also any campground suggestions? THANK YOU

Pulled that same route northbound with a 36' 5th wheel in the fog. No problem, go and enjoy and hopefully without the fog. Very scenic drive.

We plan a week to 10 days on that stretch on the way to the Mexico border in Texas so should have plenty of time.

It has been a while since I last drove, but I have done it pulling a boat trailer before, and would not be concerned with an RV, the shoulders may be a bit narrow in places, and there are curves, but I have seen worse. Now Hwy 7 south of I-30 is another matter. See https://goo.gl/maps/FGwx7PB2g4E2 this is a google street view of a railroad trellis with low clearance on Arkansas 7 just north of Camden, AR.link belowhttps://goo.gl/maps/FGwx7PB2g4E2

Drive attentively. I knew a guy (in-law of a close friend) who drove an 18-wheeler and died on one of those curvy AR Ozark highways, because some careless car driver went over the line coming toward him and he ditched it rather than hit the person head-on. He spared that driver but lost his own life in the process.

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TyroneandGladys
Explorer
Oct 07, 2017
Bob806 wrote:
We pulled a 26' trailer from Lake Catherine to Petit Jean, and all the way up to Harrison on Rt. 7 with no problems, but it does get a bit narrow in spots.

If you have 10 days, branch out a bit and camp at Petit Jean, or consider Mount Magazine. Both are very nice SPs. Ponca has the big elk herd, and this time of year they're pretty vocal.

When we were at Petit Jean SP the scenery was fantastic. EVERY fire pit in the area we were at was full of trash. And the connections were on the passenger side of the RV. With the campsites as dirty/trashy we did not want to even look at showers or bathrooms.
welove2drive
Explorer
Oct 04, 2017
Lake Dardanelle SP in Russellville is nice. It has FHU if needed. We stayed there a couple of days while exploring Petit Jean, Mt. Nebo and Mt. Magazine. Lake Ouachita SP is nice too. It is near Hot Springs.
Bob806
Explorer III
Oct 02, 2017
We pulled a 26' trailer from Lake Catherine to Petit Jean, and all the way up to Harrison on Rt. 7 with no problems, but it does get a bit narrow in spots.

If you have 10 days, branch out a bit and camp at Petit Jean, or consider Mount Magazine. Both are very nice SPs. Ponca has the big elk herd, and this time of year they're pretty vocal.
Bipeflier
Explorer
Sep 27, 2017
Lynnmor wrote:
Bipeflier wrote:
Take Hwy. 65 unless you enjoy backing up traffic for miles. Save the scenic highways for driving without the camper.

Think of the other guy once in a while.

I saw no traffic backed up behind me, but then I have road worthy equipment.

Yeah, but many don't or are "white knuckle" drivers. I've followed many RV's on those roads while riding the Wing. 40 to 45 MPH is not unusual.
Lynnmor
Explorer
Sep 27, 2017
Bipeflier wrote:
Take Hwy. 65 unless you enjoy backing up traffic for miles. Save the scenic highways for driving without the camper.

Think of the other guy once in a while.

I saw no traffic backed up behind me, but then I have road worthy equipment.
pawatt
Explorer
Sep 25, 2017
Bipeflier wrote:
Take Hwy. 65 unless you enjoy backing up traffic for miles. Save the scenic highways for driving without the camper.

Think of the other guy once in a while.

Well we hope to camp many of the campgrounds along this route and spend our tourist dollars in the small towns along the way. How do you suggest we get there? Planning on spending about 10 days in the area.
Bipeflier
Explorer
Sep 25, 2017
Take Hwy. 65 unless you enjoy backing up traffic for miles. Save the scenic highways for driving without the camper.

Think of the other guy once in a while.
memtb
Explorer
Sep 25, 2017
I wouldn't hesitate!!!!! A beautiful Drive.
Lynnmor
Explorer
Sep 25, 2017
Ran all of that in the Spring pulling a 29' overall length with an F250. Good scenic ride and the Nimrod campground is nice. Check out Petit Jean.
edm3rd
Explorer
Sep 25, 2017
Recommend the COE Nimrod Lake campgrounds on Hwy 7 near Plainview, Ar