CampgroundDay Use

Facilities

Rising Star Campground offers 25 sites with electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a dump station and a playground.

There is one accessible group shelter that can accommodate up to 60 people; it is for day-use only and must be reserved.

Natural Features

The park is in a forested area along the riverfront, close to the rolling fields of cotton farms. It is 193 feet above sea level; winters are generally mild and summer temperatures reach the upper 90s with high humidity.

Red fox are frequently seen in the park, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores.

Recreation

The campground is popular among fishermen. There is excellent catfish fishing in the tail-waters of Joe Hardin Lock and Dam as well as Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam at the upstream end of Pool 3. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream.

Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways.

On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Showers
  • BBQ
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Picnic Table
  • Water Hookup
  • Accessibility
  • Accessible Occupant Message

Nearby Attractions

Rising Star Park is located 12 miles from Pine Bluff, the home for the Arkansas Railroad Museum, Pine Bluff Regional Park, the Martha Mitchell Home and other points of interest, as well as shopping and groceries.

Getting Here

Latitude
34° 10' 8.0000" N
Longitude
91° 44' 12.0001" W
From Pine Bluff, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 65 south for 7.8 miles to Linwood. Turn left on Blankinship Road, drive 3.5 miles and follow the signs for Rising Star Campground.

Need to Know

  • Host is on duty from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Campsites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is 2 p.m.
  • For group shelter, check-in time is 8 a.m. and check-out time is 10 p.m.
  • Poisonous snakes are found in the area, use caution when walking through brush
  • 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.

  • 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.    

  • 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

    PO BOX 7835
    PINE BLUFF, AR 71611-7835

    For campground inquiries, please call: 870-479-3292

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