Willow Beach

$26.00/night

PO BOX 7835
PINE BLUFF, AR 71611-7835

Overview

Willow Beach Campground is located near the David D.Terry Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River.

The wealth of recreational opportunities in the Arkansas River Valley provides visitors with endless fun for the whole family. Outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, boating and sightseeing are favorite pastimes.

Recreation

Willow Beach has a boat ramp and offers excellent fishing, especially in the old river cutoffs and the tail-waters of the dam and Murry Lock and Dam upstream. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream in the Arkansas River.

Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways.

On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.

Facilities

Willow Beach Campground offers 21 campsites with electric and water hookups, as well as three reservable group picnic shelters for day use. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.

Natural Features

The park is in a forested area along the riverfront, close to the rolling fields of cotton farms. It is 193 feet above sea level; winters are generally mild and summer temperatures reach the upper 90s with high humidity.

Red fox are frequently seen in the park, along with deer and armadillo, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores.

Nearby Attractions

Little Rock, the state capital and largest city of Arkansas, is just minutes away, offering groceries, gas, restaurants and tourist attractions.

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 21 sites
Water hookups: all 21 sites
Pets allowed: all 21 sites
ADA accessible: all 21 sites
Longest RV: 84 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Little Rock, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 165 east for 2.5 miles. Turn right on Colonel Manard Road and continue for three miles. Turn right again onto Blue Heron Parkway and follow signs to Willow Beach Park.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

745 reviews

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Linda H

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Reviewed 7 days ago

I loved this campground. Will be visiting again in the future. The host were kind and even provided me with a hot meal. The showers were the only thing that could use some TLC , please a coat of paint does wonders and a little more frequent scrubbing of shower walls. This is definitely going to be one of my regular stops.

Glen K

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Reviewed 7 days ago

My visit to Willow Beach was for an overnight stay, I was headed out to Alabama and then a week later was heading home to Oklahoma. Willow Beach is a beautiful little park that I feel certain I will return to for my next adventure to the east.

Stephen A

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Reviewed 8 days ago

We only stayed one night.this is a very peaceful RV park.sites are very spacious sites. I had no issues backing in my 35' 5th wheel. I only had one problem, an armadillo showed up before sunset and drove our two dogs crazy. Every time I took them out he was under or around my RV. But that wildlife. You have to take the good with the bad! I would definitely come back though. Beautiful place!

Anthony H

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Reviewed 8 days ago

A really good campground , facilities are spot on . Campground host was really helpful . Thank you . Close to Little Rock . Bike / walking trails on the river are great .

Robert P

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Reviewed 8 days ago

One of my favorites. This time I requested a tree branch to be trimmed to allow me to extend my awning. In less than 24 hours it was done. BTW- The park always looks great and the river view is refreshing.

Gregory W

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Reviewed 9 days ago

A very short stay, however campsite was clean, had a great view, and restrooms were clean and located in a very acessable area.

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 0% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 2 years of reservations.

Season dates

Peak season

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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Peak season

Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

Reservable online

Peak season

Jan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

Reservable online

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