Tar Camp Campground Arkansas River - Pool 5 Arkansas

Tar Camp Overview

Tar Camp has 58 campsites (45 with electric and water hookups) and is located near Pool 5 Lock and Dam next to the Arkansas River.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 58 feet). Each campsite also has a table, BBQ pedestal, lantern post, shade ramada and paved parking pad. Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, showers, trash collection and a dump station. There are also 2 large group picnic shelters (up to 60 people each), a rock climbing wall, playground and basketball court.

Other campgrounds nearby include Ste Marie Park (16 miles) and Willow Beach (17 miles).

Area Recreation & Activities

The area is famous for its first-class fishing. Other fun includes boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, hiking, biking, hunting, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Little Rock, the state capital and largest city in Arkansas, is also a short drive away and offers many amenities and cultural attractions.

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Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Pavilion
• Lantern Post
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• RV Hookups
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Basketball
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Playground
• Rock Climbing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing