Mississippi River State Park Campground provides 17 full-hookup sites on level concrete pads, with reservations available through the state park system at $37 per night. The campground sits on a peninsula surrounded by Bear Creek Lake on three sides, giving most sites water views. Sites 12, 13, and 14 receive particular praise from campers for their lakefront positioning, while sites 9, 10, and 11 function as pull-through options for larger rigs.
The campground maintains a quiet atmosphere with well-spaced sites that prevent the typical RV park crowding. Four private shower and restroom facilities stay consistently clean, each offering handicapped accessibility. Cell service varies by carrier, with AT&T working fairly well while Verizon coverage proves spotty. "We could see water from every side of our camper," notes Chad L., highlighting the peninsula's unique positioning.
Bear Creek Lake allows fishing, swimming during summer months, and small boat launches directly from campsites. The visitor center, located about 20 minutes by car from the campground, rents kayaks and offers guided tours through nearby cypress forests. Rangers provide educational programs and maintain exhibits about local wildlife and the Mississippi River ecosystem. Hiking options include the 1.5-mile Bear Creek Loop trail, where campers spot woodpeckers and various snake species.
The park sits within St. Francis National Forest, with Saint Francis National Forest Boundary Campground located just 0.3 miles south for additional primitive options. Access requires driving through the park on Crowley's Ridge Parkway, which offers views of diverse terrain from forested ridges to river bottomland. Military veterans receive 50% discounts on nightly rates. The small size means sites book quickly, particularly during peak seasons, so advance reservations prove essential for securing preferred dates.
Description
Mississippi River State Park provides quality access to the St. Francis National Forest and offers visitors endless adventures where the Mississippi River, Crowley’s Ridge and the Arkansas Delta meet. Visitors can explore everything from hardwood forests to the sandy shores of the Mississippi River while enjoying three lakes, the All American Great River Road and Crowley's Ridge Parkway (Both are National Scenic Byways), four hiking trails and two recreational areas. Interpretive programs include tours of historic sites, cooking demonstrations, hiking, biking, kayaking and much more. The visitor center includes interactive exhibits, a gift shop, and a large, multi-purpose area for hosting meetings, family reunions and other group events. Boat, kayak, canoe and bicycle rentals are available.
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Map & DirectionsMississippi River State Park Campground is located in Arkansas near LaGrange
Coordinates
34.75581817463576 N
90.7216278108613 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/30/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/30/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/30/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/30/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from Memphis, TN
- 1 hr 28 min from Jonesboro, AR
- 1 hr 38 min from Little Rock, AR
- 2 hrs 12 min from Jackson, TN


































