Fishing enthusiasts will find active waters at Spadra Park Campground, where multiple reviewers report seeing fish jumping throughout the day. This US Army Corps of Engineers facility sits along Lake Dardanelle, offering both drive-in access and boat launch facilities for anglers looking to explore the water.
The campground operates with mixed hookup configurations that require advance planning. Some sites provide only electric hookups, while others include water connections that may be located across the access road from the actual campsite. Steve S. notes that site C3 "has electricity only" with the water hookup "more than 75 feet away" across the road. Sites offer good spacing between neighbors, and the facility includes six unisex bath and shower rooms that campers consistently describe as clean and well-maintained.
Railroad tracks run parallel to the campground road, with trains passing approximately every hour and a half. Most reviewers adapt to the regular schedule, though families with small children should monitor the access road that separates campsites from the tracks. The facility includes a playground and pavilion near the bathhouse, plus a boat ramp for lake access.
Campers can find additional campgrounds around Clarksville about five minutes away, where a Walmart provides convenient resupply options. Check individual site descriptions carefully when booking, as hookup configurations vary significantly between locations.
Description
Overview
Download a Spadra park map HERE Beautiful campground on the Arkansas river providing excellent opportunities for recreation, boating, fishing, and watefowl viewing.
Recreation
This quaint park offers great opportunities for fishing and has an excellent day use area with multiple picnic areas. Campsites with available electric and water, boat launching ramps, and an adjacent marina make recreating easy.
Facilities
Spadra park includes 24 campsites many with electric and water, 2 picnic shelters, showers facilities, 2 restrooms, and 2 boat ramps.
Natural Features
Sitting next to the Arkansas River, a major interstate waterway, this park is an excellent entry to Little Spadra Creek and Higskin Creek.
Nearby Attractions
A short drive into the nearby city of Clarksville, Arkansas provides ample shopping opportunities. A marina is also close by for the last minute boating and fishing needs.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSpadra Park Campground is located in Arkansas
Coordinates
35.426663 N
93.471427 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/25/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/25/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/25/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/25/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/25/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/25/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk 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
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 47 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 47 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 47 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 1 hr 12 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 12 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 12 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 18 min from Little Rock, AR
- 1 hr 18 min from Little Rock, AR
- 1 hr 18 min from Little Rock, AR
- 1 hr 52 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 1 hr 52 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 1 hr 52 min from Hot Springs, AR
















