Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Lake Dardanelle, AR is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Lake Dardanelle is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Lake Dardanelle, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
$16 - $75 / night
"General: Two things you can count on in a Corps of Engineers campground: very reasonable rates and near water. This is a fairly large Corps of Engineers campground on Piney Bay."
"A great little Corp park right off the Arkansas River. Sites are mostly level with water and electricity. Dump station in park. Nice clean bath houses."
"The State Park systems in the US are some of our favorite places to find beautiful camping spots, but Lake Dardanelle State Park in Arkansas tops most of them all."
"Pretty campground on the lake. You can see Mount Nebo in the distance. Not much in the way of hiking trails. They have a short loop trail near the visitor center that is good for small children."
$35 / night
"The picnic table had a few steps up to it.
This site is at the entrance, we might have preferred something at the back. Everyone coming in or out drove by our spot."
"There is also a lake nearby.
Dog friendly.
There are lots of nature trails, but none very long.
Lots of ticks, tricky to get good starlink connection."
$25 - $40 / night
"Great areas to look around and hike. Restaurant is pretty decent and breakfast was hot and delicious. There’s a little petting zoo thing close by for kids. Playground was great."
"Our camp site was next to a little stream and we put out our yard pets by the stream and we had people stopping to talk about them and the kids loved them ."
$22 - $75 / night
"Great Corp of Engineers Park tucked in the trees south of Lake Dardanelle. Paved level sites with water and electricity and clean bathrooms. Nice fishing available."
"We found some really great hiking close by."
"campers in the area but during the day LOTS of people coming to swim ( and leaving trash 🤮 ) The water was beautiful, eating dinner by the falls has become one of my new favorite camping memories in arkansas"
"Lovely area but you can hear the vehicles that drive by on the highway plenty of hiking nearby"
"Located at the base drive up to Mount Magazine this is a good back up to the state park campground."
"We stayed as a group (three families with 7 kiddos total, ranging from 6-15), across two adjacent sites: 1 & 3."
"There seemed to be some long-timers camped there together and their dogs barked quite often during the day, but they must have taken them in at night or my van did well with blocking out the noise."
"This is a tiny COE Campground just outside Clarksville, AR. You need to read the entire description of YOUR site before you book!"
"There's a nice playground and pavilion located by the bathhouse. The bathrooms are very nice. There are 6 unisex bath and shower rooms. The privacy was very welcomed."
TravelerState park with swimming pool in summer. Playground and swings for young ones. Several hammock friendly sites. Hang gliders frequently use the bluffs to launch. Beautiful views of Arkansas River/Lake Dardanelle.
Campsites are close together with little privacy. Several rental cabins as well.
GuideGreat Corp of Engineers Park tucked in the trees south of Lake Dardanelle. Paved level sites with water and electricity and clean bathrooms. Nice fishing available.
GuideWe camped here with some friends and really enjoyed it. The lock and dam was a neat site to look at along with the view of Dardanelle Rock across the river. Mount Nebo State Park and Lake Dardanelle State Park are very short drives from the campground as well as the town of Russellville with Arkansas Tech University. Our campsite was on the river side and very quite and relaxing.
GuideThe State Park systems in the US are some of our favorite places to find beautiful camping spots, but Lake Dardanelle State Park in Arkansas tops most of them all. The spots are spacious and aesthetically nice, wood and charcoal grills at the ready, most are shaded well, the shower/restrooms are air conditioned and spacious. The swimming beach looked wonderful, the campground host was welcoming, it was all we could ask for.
ScoutThis campground sits atop one of the highest points in AR offering views of Lake Dardanelles below and the surrounding area. The campground is clean and a lovely pool is yet another benefit for campers. Pool entry fee $5 for adults.
TravelerThis is a tiny COE Campground just outside Clarksville, AR. You need to read the entire description of YOUR site before you book! Also, a train track —complete with random trains passing — runs parallel to the campground road. But wait! Don’t let that scare you off. We’ve been here 10 days so far & have enjoyed hearing the trains. Sites are mostly well-spaced, some more shaded than others, and yes, SOME of the sites don’t have water hook-ups. But the view is so beautiful, use your jerry can —there is plenty of shared water access — to fill your tank. Restrooms are clean & hosts are friendly. The Wal-Mart is about 5 minutes away & you can use your app for socially distanced pick-up. WiFi via cell service & our Verizon phones worked well enough, not great. The views are extraordinary, just stay back from the drop-offs bordering Lake Dardanelle! We saw lots of people fishing & enjoyed the sunsets from our site. We’d stay here again.
ScoutSpent three nights. Called for reservations, very receptive owners no problems getting in. I was running late due to the distance. They called to check on us and left instructions in a box at the office with site number, WiFi, bath codes. Again very nice owners. Went in the next morning to settle bill. Office is stocked with a nice assortment of things that an RV owner might need for minor repairs. Camp site was pretty level, spacing is typical for a campsite built some years ago, but we had a site on the end so we didn’t feel too close to anyone. Owners have only had the campground for two years. Was told the water connections were their next priority. Connections are a little inconvenient due to being under ground level, but no problem connecting my water filter for my 5th wheel. Dog park was a short walk away, was clean. Campground was clean, dumpsters accessible for trash and area clean around them. We would be happy to stay there again.
TravelerThis park is located on the Arkansas River. There’s a boat ramp, so bring your boat and enjoy the beautiful Arkansas River. Pets are allowed, there is a leash law. Bring your own firewood. Campsites are both Electric and primitive. Flush toilets and Warm Showers are available. Good cell service. Very clean and peaceful.
RangerTent campers have the better camping loop at this campground, closer to the water, nicer sites, most with plenty of trees for shade. You can drive up to the less attractive and less conveniently located RV loop to use the showers, if you need them. Some campsites are just a football-field distance from the rocky swim beach, while others sit either nestled in the woods or overlooking the creek from above on a small bluff. The big draw is the charming swimming area with its imposing trio of rocks that swimmers love to jump off of. Pets are not permitted around or in the water, so we prefer to leave our dog at home when visiting here. Hiking from the campground is terrific, too, particularly when the water is flowing to make waterfalls. Long Pool is a must-visit camping destination for Arkansas residents.
Camping with your furry friends near Lake Dardanelle in Arkansas offers a delightful experience, combining beautiful landscapes with pet-friendly amenities.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Lake Dardanelle is Piney Bay with a 4.3-star rating from 13 reviews.
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