Established Camping
Oak Bower Group Use Area — Degray Lake
Oak Bower Group Use Area near DeGray Lake offers a setting with rolling hills and dense forest. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore DeGray Lake Resort State Park and enjoy activities like hiking and fishing.
Description
US Army Corps of Engineers
DeGray Lake
Overview
Unique to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oak Bower is located along the Bill Hill Creek arm of DeGray Lake. This quality group use camping facility offers sleeping cabins, a large dining hall and kitchen, shower houses and playground equipment. Oak Bower is an ideal location for family reunions, company retreats and large group outings. For more information or to schedule a tour call 870-246-5501.__To see USACE DeGray Lake Virtual Tour click here__
Recreation
Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake. The lake is also stocked with a variety of game fish, including plenty of hybrid striped bass, making it an ideal area for both boat and bank fishing. Numerous hiking and bike riding trails wind around the lake shore, including the Arlie Moore Interpretive Trail which is located a short drive away.__
Facilities
Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake. The lake is also stocked with a variety of game fish, including plenty of hybrid striped bass, making it an ideal area for both boat and bank fishing. Numerous hiking and bike riding trails wind around the lake shore, including the Arlie Moore Interpretive Trail which is located a short drive away.__
Natural Features
Degray Lake is one of the region's five Diamond Lakes, known for their crystal clear waters. The lake flows from the Caddo River in western Arkansas and spans 13,500 surface acres.
Nearby Attractions
The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline. The Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are both located nearby.
Location
Oak Bower Group Use Area — Degray Lake is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Interstate 30, take exit 78 and merge onto State Highway 7 north for 9 miles. Turn left onto Arlie Moore Road for 1.1 miles. Turn right onto Chestnut Dr for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Oak Bower Rd and follow into Group Use Area.__
Address
121 Sitka Lane
Bismarck, AR 71921
Coordinates
34.289165 N
93.201761 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 24 min from Hot Springs
- 1 hr 1 min from Little Rock
- 1 hr 22 min from Texarkana
- 2 hrs 34 min from Fort Smith