This map shows 347 campgrounds across Arkansas — 117 federal sites from the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) alongside 230 additional locations from OpenStreetMap including state parks, county parks, and private campgrounds. Federal sites are color-coded by managing agency; OSM locations appear in grey. Click any marker for the campground name, location, description, and booking links where available. Switch to satellite view for terrain context.
Federal Campgrounds in Arkansas
Of the 117 federal campgrounds, 112 accept online reservations through recreation.gov, while 5 operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Agency | Campgrounds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| USACE | 103 | 88% |
| USFS | 7 | 6% |
| NPS | 7 | 6% |
Notable Campgrounds
- ALPINE RIDGE (ARKADELPHIA) — USACE
Overview Alpine Ridge Campground sits on the banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. The lake attracts visitors far and wide for fishing tournaments, triathlons, water sports and more. Recreation Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a b… Reserve → - ARLIE MOORE (ARKADELPHIA) — USACE
Overview Arlie Moore Campground sits on the northern banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. Hikers find Arlie Moore particularly inviting. In past years, the National Recreation Reservation Service selected the Arlie Moore Interpretive Trail as one of America’s Top 25 Hiking Trails. Recreat… Reserve → - Arlie Moore Day Use (Arkadelphia) — USACE
Overview Arlie Moore Campground and Day Use Area sits on the northern banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. Hikers find Arlie Moore particularly inviting. In past years, the National Recreation Reservation Service selected the Arlie Moore Interpretive Trail as one of America’s Top 25 Hiki… Reserve → - Arrowhead Point (Murfreesboro) — USACE
Overview Arrowhead Point Campground on Lake Greeson has 24 campsites available for first come, first serve camping. Site 24 is a full-hook up campsite with sewer, water, and electric. The other sites are all non-electric. Other amenities include a restroom with flush toilets, swim beach, and boat ramp. Arrowhead Poi… Reserve → - AUX ARC (OZARK) — USACE
Overview Download a park map HERE Aux Arc Campground sits on the shores of Ozark Lake in the picturesque Arkansas River Valley. “Aux Arc” is a name that originated with French explorers when they mapped the territory. The term means “the big bend,” describing the bend in the Arkansas River. Over time, the name was… Reserve → - Avery (Royal) — USACE
Overview Avery Recreation Area sits just below Blakely Mountain Dam and along the western shore of the Ouachita River/ Lake Hamilton. This day-use area offers great shoreline fishing access, an ADA fishing pier, boat ramp, reservable pavilion, restroom, and hiking trails. There is a small paved ADA trail with scenic… Reserve → - Bear Creek (AR) (Amity) — USACE
Overview Bear Creek Campground on Lake Greeson has 19 non-electric campsites available for first-come, first-serve camping. The area has no electricity. Potable water is available for consumption at water hydrant located in the main loop of area near boat ramp parking lot. The Bear Creek Cycle Trail is a draw for o… Reserve → - BEARD’S BLUFF PARK (AR) (SARATOGA) — USACE
Overview Beard’s Bluff is located 13 miles east of Ashdown on State Highway 32. It is a bird watcher’s paradise with a birding overlook and access to the best sunset viewing on the lake. Recreation The campground offers open water access to the lake and Little River. The area is made navigable by boat lanes which ma… Reserve → - BELLAH MINE (Gillham) — USACE
Overview Bellah Mine Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas. Recreation Boating and water sports top the list of recreational activities at the lake, and several boat ramps are provided for campers. Fishing is also a popular pastime, with large mouth bass, small mouth bass, spotted pa… Reserve → - BIDWELL POINT PARK (Gamaliel) — USACE
Overview Bidwell Point is tucked below towering oak and pines on the shores of Norfork Lake. Lay on the beach or take the boat out for water skiing on the easily accessible waters of Norfork Lake. Recreation Lake Norfork is home to one of the best striped bass fisheries in Arkansas. Black bass fishing is at its best… Reserve → - BIG COON CREEK (Gillham) — USACE
Overview Big Coon Creek Campground sits along the lush banks of Gillham Lake in southwest Arkansas. Nicknamed the “Bright Spot on the Cossatot,” Gillham Lake is a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts. Recreation Visitors enjoy the lake for its vast boating opportunities, and a boat ramp is provided for easy wa… Reserve → - Blanchard Springs Campgrounds — USFS
Seventeen individual campsites and two group sites available. Water available. Sewage dump station available. Sites suitable for smaller RV’s and tents. No electricity or other hook ups. Blanchard Springs Recreation Area Guide Campground and Day-Use Area Rules Blanchard Springs Recreation Area Guide – Spanish
State Parks and Other Campgrounds
230 additional campgrounds in Arkansas appear from OpenStreetMap data, contributed by the OSM community. Of those with fee data recorded, 47 charge a fee and 4 are free.
Notable Operators
- Arkansas State Parks (13 sites)
- US Forest Service (12 sites)
- Mount Nebo State Park (10 sites)
- NPS (8 sites)
- United States Army Corps of Engineers (5 sites)
- USFS (4 sites)
How to Use This Map
Zoom into any part of Arkansas to explore campgrounds. Click a cluster to expand it, or continue zooming to individual sites. Each marker popup shows the campground name, managing agency, location, description, stay limits, phone number, and a direct booking link where reservations are accepted. Use the Satellite button to switch to aerial imagery — useful for understanding terrain, tree cover, and proximity to water before you book.
See the full US Campgrounds Map for a national overview of all federal campgrounds across all 50 states.
