Fishing along the Arkansas River draws many visitors to Cherokee Park, a US Army Corps of Engineers campground situated next to a dam outside Morrilton. Bald eagles, blue herons, and river otters have all been spotted here by campers, making the riverbank worth watching even when the fish aren't biting. The campground is accessible by both boat and vehicle, though the access road can be rough, so drivers with low-clearance vehicles should plan accordingly.
Sites are laid out with a mix of lakeside positions and shaded spots, and each one includes electric and water hookups. RVs up to 60 feet are accommodated. Bathrooms have been noted as older but functional, and more recent visitors report them clean and equipped with showers. Cell coverage is workable: one reviewer logged three bars of 5G Verizon. There is no designated swimming area, which is worth knowing before arrival.
The campground host has been noted for being attentive without being intrusive, and rangers patrol regularly. "Helpful but not overbearing or too chatty," is how Cheri H. describes the host. Nearby, Cherokee Park and Sequoya Park provide additional options if this campground is full.
The season runs March 1 through October 31, with a 14-night maximum stay. Nightly rates run $24 to $26, dropping to $13 with a federal pass. Reservations are available and worth making during summer weekends.
Description
Overview
PLEASE NOTE: This is Cherokee Park on the Arkansas River in Morrilton, Arkansas. This is not Cherokee Park at Greers Ferry. You can download a park map HERE You can download a Customer Comment card HERE Special Event Permit
Recreation
Camping, picnics, boating, fishing, and nature watching are all highly prized at Cherokee park.
Facilities
Cherokee Campground offers 33 spacious campsites with 30 or 50 amp electric hookups and water, along with two large group picnic shelters. Amenities include a dock, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.
Natural Features
The campground is set on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools used to help ships navigate upstream toward Oklahoma. The Arkansas River is one of the Mississippi's largest tributaries, flowing 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through to Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Wintering eagles can be seen in large numbers along the Arkansas River. Most of these eagles migrate from Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes region.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (501) 500-1787 or call (501) 340-1004 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
Petit Jean State park is only a short drive away.
Charges & Cancellations
Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center For specific information about fees and cancellations/Changes please visit: Rules and Regulations
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCherokee Park (Arkansas River) is located in Arkansas near Morrilton
Directions
From Highway 64 in Morrilton, take AR 21 South. Then take Quincy drive to Cherokee Park.
Address
#1 Quincy Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
Coordinates
35.13052 N
92.786813 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 47 min from Little Rock, AR
- 1 hr 9 min from Jonesboro, AR
- 1 hr 14 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 1 hr 33 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 1 hr 57 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 2 hrs 11 min from Memphis, TN
- 2 hrs 18 min from Little Rock, AR
- 2 hrs 26 min from Springfield, MO
