3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Wilbur D. Mills Campground provides multiple pet-friendly camping options along the Arkansas River, with spacious sites that welcome dogs on leashes. The Corps of Engineers-managed park features 30-amp electric hookups, water access, and picnic tables at pet-accommodating sites. Both tent and RV campers can bring their pets to enjoy the riverside setting. The campground received feedback noting its quiet environment and good shade coverage make it comfortable for pets, though the park operates seasonally from March through October. Pendleton Bend, another nearby option, offers pet-friendly sites with 50-amp hookups and spacious camping areas where water hookups are positioned between sites.
Merrisach Lake campground accommodates pets year-round with well-maintained grounds and wildlife viewing opportunities. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the park while exploring the shaded camping areas. The campground features clean restrooms with showers in some sections, though campers report mosquitoes can be problematic during warmer months. Cane Creek State Park Campground, located a short drive away, provides additional pet-friendly options with asphalt pads featuring electric and water hookups. The park offers several pet-accessible walking trails through the forest and access to a boat dock where dogs can cool off. Winter and early spring visits may provide more comfortable camping with pets as reviews indicate fewer insects during these seasons.
"It is pet friendly and we had fun sitting on a dock and watching the cargo boats. There is absolutely no cell phone signal and no WiFi, so have physical directions on you."
"quiet shady and a really great park big sights and well maintained we stay here alot ,went by 1/17/2021 4 campers there great time to stay pelicans hanging around ,very peaceful"
Available this weekend
from $22 - $75 / night
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 / night
"One of the great things for us was the proximity of some Arkansas State Parks such as Cane Creek and Arkansas Post. First we were in E campground and it was not very well taken care of."
"It's a pretty spot by a lake. Clean restrooms with showers."
Available this weekend
from $16 - $75 / night
"Merrisack Lake joins the ship canal to the Arkansas River. Fabled White River National Wildlife Refuge, America’s first national refuge, close by."
"Arkansas River scenery. Sportsman’s paradise. Everything to hunt and fish for in the Southeast. Bugs. Well maintained."
from $19 / night
"We were able to watch numerous birds (pileated woodpeckers) and even saw a swamp rat swimming in the lake (resembles a beaver with a skinny tail)."
"Ok this is the most beautiful place we’ve found in Arkansas with kayaking among the trees and flowers. They have tons of events like moonlit full moon kayak, we didn’t get to do it - next time!"
"The Arkansas River is part of the McClellan-Kerr navigation system."
"OK BACK AGAIN HALLOWEEN 2020 site 7 it is tight getting into and it is very close to site 6 the fire ring is like 6 or 8 feet from their hook-ups I would suggest another site and only 1 bar on"
Available this weekend
from $26 - $75 / night
"This is a beautiful campground on Lake Chicot in Arkansas. The lakeside sites on so nice. You can watch the sun sets on the lake. There are cypress trees at the lake's edge all around the lake. "
"After booking through Arkansas State Parks website, we received a follow up call from the park itself which was unusual but very nice."
from $45 / night
RangerPecan Grove is a nice place to stay overnight. They have several cabins (even a couple on the lake) and RV campsites. We stayed in the same pull through site this year. Dog park fenced in with a dog bag/trash station. Bathrooms were clean - not a single spiderweb or bug on the wall/floor.
RangerVery quiet. We camped here 2 nights during a cold snap. 1st night , Sunday, there were 3 of us camping . Looks like we may have the campground to ourselves tonight!
RangerStopped for one night while in route to our destination. Easy to book on line, friendly front desk employee. It is off the highway. Much traffic noise pollution, but would certainly stay here again.
ScoutReally like the location and took just 5 min to get to Walmart from there for an item I forgot. Saw an armadillo and a huge hare/rabbit right at my tent site. Will be offering camping with (portable) bunk bed cabins soon, so I will definitely be back. Pack out your trash so bring bags. Nice host. Great location in warm southern Arkansas under an hour to (north of) Louisiana. Much more affordable, than in Louisiana.
ScoutEverything you need to stay one night or one month full hook ups, including great Wi-Fi fire pits and all but 100 yards off hwy to town
RangerPecan Grove is a nice place to stop on our way home from Florida. There’s several permanent residents but it seems there is always a spot for us to stay for a night. Nice concrete pads in several pull through spots.
GuideCalme, espacé, eau, électricité lac, attention aux moustiques
TravelerThis is several miles beyond Pendleton Bend. No host, very unkept, dirty, mostly a fish camp with long term campers. Could be much nicer with a little attention. Lead photo is from Pendleton Bend NOT Wilbur Mills. 2024
GuideDecent park on the Mississippi. Park is maintained although needs more attention. Awesome location and should be busier. About 5 full timers and a few overnighters. We got a site right on the water. Nice viewing tower, launch ramp. Very nice park host, Joel.
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