CampgroundDay Use

Old Post Road

Dardanelle Lake
Near Russellville, Arkansas

Facilities

The 37 reservable campsites offer have water and electric hookups. A playground and multiple picnic areas make the park perfect for families and parties.

Natural Features

Perched between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, Dardanelle Lake creates an excellent setting for nature lovers. The lake, sourced by the Arkansas River, spans 40,000 acres and boasts 315 miles of shoreline. A variety of hardwoods surround the lake shore.

Recreation

Boating and fishing are the top activities, and a boat ramp is provided for convenient lake access.

Soccer and baseball fields and tennis courts offer additional recreation opportunities, and a biking trail also starts at the campground.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Group Shelter Nonelectric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Mountain Biking
  • Disc Golf
  • Birding
  • Soccer Fields
  • Visitor Center

Amenities

  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Showers
  • Baseball Fields
  • Basketball Courts
  • Boat Ramp
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water (peak season)
  • Dump Station
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Tennis Courts
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Water Hookup
  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Lantern Posts
  • Accessibility
  • BBQ

Nearby Attractions

The nearby Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge offers excellent wildlife viewing and photography.

Getting Here

Latitude
35° 14' 49.9999" N
Longitude
93° 9' 45.0000" W
From SR-7, take Lock and Dam Road for one mile and follow signs into campground.

Need to Know

  • 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 FestivalIn 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 Russellville Project Office at (501) 340-1762.

  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • • 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.

  • Contact Information

    1063 LOCK AND DAM ROAD
    RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72802

    For campground inquiries, please call: 479-968-7962

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