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williamp321
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Apr 06, 2013

Hwy 7 From Hot Springs to Harrison Ar

Plan to travel hwy 7 from Hot Springs Ar to Harrison AR. Would like input about this route I see this is a scenic route. Will also be camping as we go. Last week in April. Will be driving a 35ft Motor Home towing a Saturn. Thanks in advance for any info.
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  • RDS33's avatar
    RDS33
    Explorer
    May 17, 2013
    If you have time in the area check out the Buffalo River. There are a few campgrounds along the river.
    DO NOT take the MH down to Kyles Landing. It is a steep, twisting, gravel road down to the river.
  • Orion's avatar
    Orion
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2013
    Very confusing thread! I had to read through it a couple of times before I realised that you were not talking about Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia. Oh, and you do take Highway 7 to get there as well! :). Please carry on!
  • WC7610's avatar
    WC7610
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2013
    Stop in Jasper at the restraunt across from the courthouse square. cool place and good burger.
  • edm3rd's avatar
    edm3rd
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2013
    Google Nimrod Lake, it's on Hwy 7 between Hot Springs and Russellville. Operated by Corp of Engineers. Nice campsites. Tons of camping options in Russellville, some public, mostly privately operated.
  • DOTLDaddy's avatar
    DOTLDaddy
    Nomad
    Apr 07, 2013
    REWahoo wrote:
    ...checking the mirrors to see how many are lined up behind you....
    Hopefully like most RVer's, I am very aware of a parade forming behind me. I pull over if I see this happening, and although Hwy 7 is twisty and windy, there are places to do so.

    Certainly I would agree that the drive would be much more enjoyable if you were not towing, but if this is your one and only opportunity to drive it, then I would go for it.

    But, that's JMHO.    :R
  • REWahoo's avatar
    REWahoo
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2013
    sdianel wrote:
    I would go up US65 instead.

    +1

    HWY 7 will give you a good upper body workout cranking the steering wheel left and right for four hours while checking the mirrors to see how many are lined up behind you. Not my idea of a relaxing drive.
  • DOTLDaddy's avatar
    DOTLDaddy
    Nomad
    Apr 07, 2013
    We have gone Hwy 7 from Harrison to Hot Springs several times, towing a 28' TT with our truck. We love that route, as it is very, very scenic. Yes, it is a mostly a twisty and winding road, but I am sure you do fine with your rig. It's not like attempting Trail Ridge road or anything! :E:W
  • hl_remington's avatar
    hl_remington
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2013
    Very scenic road,Dogwood should be starting to bloom,around 2nd week of Arpil through early May,have a good trip.
  • fatmanobx's avatar
    fatmanobx
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2013
    It's a winding road south of Russellville to Hot springs but not as bad going north out of Russellville to Harrison..Nice wide road with some pulls but not to bad. I've run it will my 37' gas and never had any problems with it..Nice country..

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