If you’re a mountain biker, chances are you’ve recently heard the talk about the world class cycling destination nestled right in the Ozarks of Arkansas. With over 300 miles of mountain bike trail in Northwest Arkansas, Bentonville has trails for every type of rider. Mountain biking just isn’t your thing? Great news, Bentonville has plenty of other outdoor offerings, in addition to some incredible dining, entertainment, art, and history.
There is one thing in Bentonville we promise you will not find anywhere else: Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Coler is a community space for all walks of life offering 17+ miles of progressive built trail, a paved greenway system, and an open-air café located in the center of the preserve (accessible by paved trail only and a mile from the closest public parking lot). Maybe you knew all of this, but did you know that the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve has its own campground located inside the preserve? Today we’re sharing the top 5 reasons why the Coler Campground should be your next van camping destination!
1. Van Spots
When you camp at Coler, you’re camping in a community. Make yourself at home at one of our 5 camper van specific sites, which allow for vans up to 23 feet in length. The camper van spots are often bustling with van-lifers who enjoy sharing stories around our community fire pit.
2. State-of-the-Art Bathrooms
Hot Showers?? Say no more. The Coler Campground bathrooms have been referred to as, “the most amazing campground bathrooms on the planet,” but don’t take our word for it, come see for yourself!
3. Direct Trail Access
We’d be crazy not to talk about how cool it is to wake up and jump on mountain bike trail just steps from your site. Explore over 17 miles of flow, cross-country, rock, dual slalom, and flyover trails—not to mention stone, wood, metal and jump features! For those who enjoy a more casual bike ride or stroll through nature, head toward the Razorback Greenway. The Greenway is a paved bike highway cutting through the center of the preserve extending from south Fayetteville all the way to the city of Bella Vista just north of Bentonville.
4. Located Minutes Away from Downtown Bentonville
It’s all about location, location, location! Coler Campground is just a 2.5 mile drive to Downtown Bentonville. That means you can get the best of both worlds in one staycation! Whether you feel like escaping into the woods or having a craft cocktail on a Saturday night, Coler Campground allows you to experience it all!
5. Airship Café
If you’re visiting Coler in a camper van, chances are you’ve got coffee or tea handy, but we can tell you from experience: nearly nothing beats a tasty latte or plate of smoked chicken nachos in the woods! Airship Café is an open-air café concept with rooftop seating and is just a short five-minute stroll from your campsite. In any case, Airship is a must-see amenity while you’re enjoying your stay at Coler.
P.S. They have beer.
Your dream staycation awaits you! Reserve your campsite at Coler today!
