Cherokee (Arkansas River)
Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake
PLEASE NOTE: This is Cherokee Park on the Arkansas River in Morrilton, Arkansas. This is not Cherokee Park at Greers Ferry.
You can download a park map HERE You can download a Customer Comment card HERE Special Event Permit
Cherokee Campground offers 33 spacious campsites with 30 or 50 amp electric hookups and water, along with two large group picnic shelters. Amenities include a dock, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.
Need to Know
NOTICE: Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander. CFR 327.7 (b)
NOTICE: Group shelters are open for reservations, Please follow all CDC/State guidelines for social distancing, sanitizing, and face covering for COVID-19.
NOTE: A special event application is required for any event including, but not limited to one or more of the following:
1. An entry, spectator, or participating fee is charged
2. If you have an anticipated attendance of 100 or more persons
3. An extraordinary impact on project resources is expected
4. Corps personnel provide additional patrols, surveillance, refuse collection, and/or crowd control
5. Event involves the use of concession tents and/or vendors
6. Event involves Bounce Houses/Bump N Jump Inflatables
7. Fishing Tournament
8. Music Festivals: In addition to the special event application, you may be asked to submit the following information before approval can be granted: (1) proof of liability insurance; (2) event details & description; (3) schedule of events; (4) parking plans.
PROHIBITED: Please note that livestock, exotic animals, explosives, loaded projectile firing devices, pinatas, water balloons, and commercial activities are prohibited on project lands unless written permission has been received from the District Commander. If commercial tents are permitted for your special event, please note that driving tent stakes into concrete or asphalt on project lands is prohibited. For additional information regarding Special Event Applications & Permit Fees, please contact the Toad Suck site Office at 501-340-1004 or 1003. or email at CESWL-OP-KR-REC@usace.army.mil
• For Aquatic Facilities (Lake, Reservoir, or River Recreation):
CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
• For Terrestrial Facilities (Trailheads or Campsites):
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec .
• For Combined Aquatic and Terrestrial Facilities (Trailheads or Campsites with Lake, Reservoir, or River Recreation):
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
Natural Features
The campground is set on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools used to help ships navigate upstream toward Oklahoma.
The Arkansas River is one of the Mississippi's largest tributaries, flowing 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through to Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Wintering eagles can be seen in large numbers along the Arkansas River. Most of these eagles migrate from Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes region.
Nearby Attractions
Petit Jean State park is only a short drive away.
Recreation
Camping, picnics, boating, fishing, and nature watching are all highly prized at Cherokee park.
Changes & Cancellations
Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window
Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center
For specific information about fees and cancellations/Changes please visit: Rules and Regulations
Contact Information
Mailing
#1 Quincy Road Morrilton AR 72110
Physical
#1 Quincy Road Morrilton AR 72110
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 501-340-1003
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Highway 64 in Morrilton, take AR 21 South. Then take Quincy drive to Cherokee Park.
Available Campsites
- Site A16, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A4, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A8, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B4, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site GS2, Loop Cherokee, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site B6, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site B2, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A3, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B8, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A10, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A23, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A7, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A24, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B5, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A11, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A15, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B7, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site B3, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site GS1, Loop Cherokee, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site A20, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A9, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A5, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A21, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A19, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A6, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B1, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A22, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A13, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A12, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A18, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A2, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A14, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A17, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
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