Fishing draws most visitors to COE Dierks Lake Blue Ridge Campground, which sits in forested terrain along Dierks Lake in southwestern Arkansas. The campground provides electric and water hookups, a dump station, drinking water, and flush toilets, making it a functional base for anglers who want utility amenities without a long setup. No pets are allowed. Reservations are available, and the $18 nightly rate applies year-round. Campers looking at campsites near Dierks Recreation Area will find COE Dierks Lake Jefferson Ridge Campground a few miles south if this location is full.
Description
Overview
Blue Ridge campground, located on the north end of Dierks Lake, offers a natural feel with incredible fishing in the flooded timberlands along the Saline River. Situated in the heart of the Howard County Wildlife Management Area this area peaks in spring and fall when fishing and hunting are at their best. Blue Ridge is a local hotspot for camping and fishing, with two boat ramps located right in the heart of crappie country.
Recreation
Camping Day use Boating Swimming
Facilities
21 Campsites (Overnight) 2 Restrooms 1 Shower Facility
Natural Features
The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing. Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the upper reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a variety of waterfowl.
Nearby Attractions
A day trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, just 30 miles from the park, is a popular activity. The diamond mine is the only one of its kind in the country, where visitors get to keep any diamonds and semi-precious stones they unearth, regardless of value. Hot Springs National Park known for its naturally headed springs ust an hours drive away offers a multiple bathouses, resturants, and activies. Choctaw nation located just an hour away at Brokenbow offers world class gaming casino as well a variet of natural features and resturants
Fee Info
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCOE Dierks Lake Blue Ridge Campground is located in Arkansas near Umpire
Directions
466 Blue Ridge Road Dierks, AR 71833 From Dierks, AR take Highway 70 East toward Kirby and turn North on Highway 278. Travel Highway 278 approximately 6 miles. Turn west on Blue Ridge Road.
Address
34.19393, -94.094081
466 Blue Ridge Road
Dierks, AR 71833
Coordinates
34.19344 N
94.09205 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/5/26- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/5/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Texarkana, TX
- 1 hr 22 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 2 hrs 8 min from Little Rock, AR
- 2 hrs 28 min from Fort Smith, AR
