Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a
gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents
cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversity.

Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversity.

Arkansas Post National Monument

The Alligator Slough footbridge

During the Civil War, Confederate troops tried to maintain tactical control of the confluence of the Arkansas and White Rivers, and in 1862 they constructed a massive earthen fortification known as Fort Hindman at the Post. In January 1863 Union troops d

Living History

Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures.

Located at the northern edge of the Gulf coastal plain, the Arkansas Post's native growth ranges from prairie grasses and lowland hardwood forests to wetland marshes near the bayous and river.

Arkansas Post National Memorial

Lock no. 2 is located on the man-made Arkansas Post Canal that connects the
Arkansas River with the White River. Wilber D. Mills Dam is located on the
main stem of the Arkansas River. Overnight camping is available in Merrisach
Lake Park near Lock No. 2, Wilbur D. Mills Park downstream from the dam, and
Pendleton Bend Park upstream from the dam. World-class bass and crappie
fishing is found in Pool 2. The tailwaters of the dam and Joe Hardin Dam
upstream provide excellent opportunities to catch catfish. In the Arkansas
area visitors can experience history at the national memorial at Arkansas
Post. Here, in 1686, Henri de Tonti established the first village west of the
Mississippi River. In 1819 Arkansas Post became the capital of the Arkansas
Territory until the Civil War. Parks offer modern amenities such as boat
launching ramps, drinking water, camping areas, picnic sites and other
facilities for the convenience of all.

Lock no. 2 is located on the man-made Arkansas Post Canal that connects the Arkansas River with the White River.  Wilber D. Mills Dam is located on the main stem of the Arkansas River.  Overnight camping is available in Merrisach Lake Park near Lock No. 2, Wilbur D. Mills Park downstream from the dam, and Pendleton Bend Park upstream from the dam.  World-class bass and crappie fishing is found in Pool 2.  The tailwaters of the dam and Joe Hardin Dam upstream provide excellent opportunities to catch catfish. In the Arkansas area visitors can experience history at the national memorial at Arkansas Post. Here, in 1686, Henri de Tonti established the first village west of the Mississippi River. In 1819 Arkansas Post became the capital of the Arkansas Territory until the Civil War. Parks offer modern amenities such as boat launching ramps, drinking water, camping areas, picnic sites and other facilities for the convenience of all.

## Overview

Merrisach Lake Campground and Day Use Park is situated on the banks of
Merrisach Lake and the Arkansas Post Canal in the lush bottomland forest of
eastern Arkansas. The campground is described as off the beaten path,
providing visitors with the peace and quiet to enjoy fishing, hunting,
picnicking and boating.

## Recreation

The campground and day use park offers visitors the perfect amount of
seclusion to enjoy the outdoors. Visitors enjoy fishing for bass, crappie and
catfish in Merrisach Lake and other tributaries of Pool 2. The tailwaters of
Wilbur D. Mills Dam provide excellent opportunities to catch many species of
gamefish, especially catfish. Visitors to this area also find great hunting,
birding and boating opportunities. Merrisach sits on the famed Mississippi
Flyway, where millions of songbirds, ducks, geese and butterflies pass during
migration.

## Facilities

Campsites are spacious, with a few backing right up to the lake. Most sites
offer electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a
playground, boat ramp and dump station. Two large group picnic shelters are
available, and can accommodate up to 75 guests each.

## Natural Features

The Arkansas Post Canal creates a waterway from the Arkansas River to the
White River, and Merrisach Lake stems from the pool between the Wilbur D.
Mills Dam and Lock Number 2. Wilbur D. Mills Pool boasts 96 miles of shoreline
and 10,600 acres of water.

## Nearby Attractions

The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for wildlife
and migratory birds, and is one of the largest remaining bottomland hardwood
forests in the Mississippi River Valley. The National Park Services's Arkansas
Post National Memorial is also a great place to visit while camping in the
area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Merrisach Lake Campground and Day Use Park is situated on the banks of Merrisach Lake and the Arkansas Post Canal in the lush bottomland forest of eastern Arkansas. The campground is described as off the beaten path, providing visitors with the peace and quiet to enjoy fishing, hunting, picnicking and boating. <h2>Recreation</h2>
The campground and day use park offers visitors the perfect amount of seclusion to enjoy the outdoors.  Visitors enjoy fishing for bass, crappie and catfish in Merrisach Lake and other tributaries of Pool 2.  The tailwaters of Wilbur D. Mills Dam provide excellent opportunities to catch many species of gamefish, especially catfish.  Visitors to this area also find great hunting, birding and boating opportunities.  Merrisach sits on the famed Mississippi Flyway, where millions of songbirds, ducks, geese and butterflies pass during migration. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Campsites are spacious, with a few backing right up to the lake.  Most sites offer electric and water hookups.  Additional amenities include hot showers, a playground, boat ramp and dump station. Two large group picnic shelters are available, and can accommodate up to 75 guests each.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Arkansas Post Canal creates a waterway from the Arkansas River to the White River, and Merrisach Lake stems from the pool between the Wilbur D. Mills Dam and Lock Number 2.  Wilbur D. Mills Pool  boasts 96 miles of shoreline and 10,600 acres of water. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for wildlife and migratory birds, and is one of the largest remaining bottomland hardwood forests in the Mississippi River Valley.  The National Park Services's Arkansas Post National Memorial is also a great place to visit while camping in the area.

Merrisach Lake

Merrisach Lake - Playground 2

Merrisach Lake - Lakeside Picnic Area

Merrisach Lake - D Loop

Merrisach Lake - Nature Trail

Merrisach Lake - A Loop

Merrisach Lake - Playground

## Overview

This small, quiet campground contains 30 campsites and sits on the Arkansas
River just below Wilbur D. Mills Dam. It is also along the Mississippi Flyway,
the route millions of migratory birds take to get to and from the Gulf of
Mexico.

## Recreation

Fishing the tailwaters of Wilbur D. Mills Dam attracts anglers with an
abundance of largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish, with catfish being a
priority to many fishers. Boating, hunting, hiking and birding are also
popular pastimes in this area.

## Facilities

Notrebes Bend Campground offers 30 campsites with 50 amp electric hookups,
drinking water and campfire rings. Twenty-four sites may be reserved. There is
a comfort station located in the Campgound offering restrooms and hot showers
for park users. There is also a boat ramp for visitors seeking access to the
Arkansas River below Wilbur D. Mills Dam.

## Natural Features

Notrebes Bend Campground is located on the Arkansas River just below Wilbur D.
Mills Dam. The Arkansas River below Wilbur D. Mills meanders for 26 miles
before it meets the Mississppi River. Just upriver of the Dam is Pool 2; which
includes the Arkansas Post Canal which stretches east to connect with the
White River, Merrisach Lake and Coal Pile Lake, a state designated waterfowl
rest area.

## Nearby Attractions

The Arkansas Post National Memorial marks the spot for the first European
village built west of the Mississippi River in 1686. The Dale Bumpers White
River National Wildlife Refuge is also nearby, offering excellent fishing,
hunting, and wildlife viewing.

<h2>Overview</h2>
This small, quiet campground contains 30 campsites and sits on the Arkansas River just below Wilbur D. Mills Dam.  It is also along the Mississippi Flyway, the route millions of migratory birds take to get to and from the Gulf of Mexico. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Fishing the tailwaters of Wilbur D. Mills Dam attracts anglers with an abundance of largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish, with catfish being a priority to many fishers.   Boating, hunting, hiking and birding are also popular pastimes in this area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Notrebes Bend Campground offers 30 campsites with 50 amp electric hookups, drinking water and campfire rings. Twenty-four sites may be reserved.  There is a comfort station located in the Campgound offering restrooms and hot showers for park users.  There is also a boat ramp for visitors seeking access to the Arkansas River below Wilbur D. Mills Dam.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Notrebes Bend Campground is located on the Arkansas River just below Wilbur D. Mills Dam.  The Arkansas River below Wilbur D. Mills meanders for 26 miles before it meets the Mississppi River.  Just upriver of the Dam is Pool 2; which includes the Arkansas Post Canal which stretches east to connect with the White River, Merrisach Lake and Coal Pile Lake, a state designated waterfowl rest area.   

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Arkansas Post National Memorial marks the spot for the first European village built west of the Mississippi River in 1686. The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge is also nearby, offering excellent fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing.

Notrobes Entrance. Arkansas River Access.

Notrebes Bend Park

Arkansas River Access

## Overview

Pendleton Bend Campground and Day Use Park is located on the bank of the
Arkansas River. The campground offers 31 campsites, a two lane boatramp, a
comfort station with hot showers and restrooms, playground, picnic sites, and
a group shelter that can accomodate 75 users.

## Recreation

Hiking, fishing, boating, birding, and hunting are all popular activities for
visitors. World-class bass and crappie fishing is found in Pool 2, and the
tailwaters of the dam provide excellent opportunities to catch a variety of
gamefish, especially catfish. A boat ramp is available for access to the
Arkansas River. Hiking and birding is available in the nearby Trusten Holder
Wildlife Management Area. Many species of waterfowl frequent the lower
Arkansas River and its adjacent wetlands making this area a destination for
waterfowl hunters.

## Facilities

Pendleton Bend offers 31 campsites with electric and water hookups, 25 of
which may be reserved. Additional amenities include a boat ramp, comfort
station with hot showers and flush toilets, group picnic shelter, and a
playground with picnic sites.

## Natural Features

Pendleton Bend Campground and Park is located in the lush Eastern Arkansas
alluvial bottomland forest in Desha County. Pendleton Bend Campground and Park
is approximately 3.5 miles upstream of the Wilbur D. Mills Dam and Arkansas
Electric Coop Hydropower Dam. The Campground and Park sits along the track for
migratory birds as they come and go from the Gulf of Mexico, making it a
destination for birders. Many species of waterfowl frequent the Arkansas River
and adjacent wetlands making it a destination for waterfowl hunters.

## Nearby Attractions

Nearby, visitors can visit the Arkansas Post National Memorial. Here, Henri de
Tonti established the first European village west of the Mississippi River in
1686. In 1819, Arkansas Post became the capital of the Arkansas Territory and
remained so until the Civil War. The Dale Bumpers White River Refuge is nearby
that offers 160,000 acres of excellent hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing
opportunities as well.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Pendleton Bend Campground and Day Use Park is located on the bank of the Arkansas River.  The campground offers 31 campsites, a two lane boatramp, a comfort station with hot showers and restrooms, playground, picnic sites, and a group shelter that can accomodate 75 users.  <h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, fishing, boating, birding, and hunting are all popular activities for visitors.  World-class bass and crappie fishing is found in Pool 2, and the tailwaters of the dam provide excellent opportunities to catch a variety of gamefish, especially catfish.  A boat ramp is available for access to the Arkansas River.  Hiking and birding is available in the nearby Trusten Holder Wildlife Management Area.  Many species of waterfowl frequent the lower Arkansas River and its adjacent wetlands making this area a destination for waterfowl hunters.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Pendleton Bend offers 31 campsites with electric and water hookups, 25 of which may be reserved.   Additional amenities include a boat ramp, comfort station with hot showers and flush toilets, group picnic shelter, and a playground with picnic sites.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Pendleton Bend Campground and Park is located in the lush Eastern Arkansas alluvial bottomland forest in Desha County.  Pendleton Bend Campground and Park is approximately 3.5 miles upstream of the Wilbur D. Mills Dam and Arkansas Electric Coop Hydropower Dam. The Campground and Park sits along the track for migratory birds as they come and go from the Gulf of Mexico, making it a destination for birders.  Many species of waterfowl frequent the Arkansas River and adjacent wetlands making it a destination for waterfowl hunters.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Nearby, visitors can visit the Arkansas Post National Memorial. Here, Henri de Tonti established the first European village west of the Mississippi River in 1686. In 1819, Arkansas Post became the capital of the Arkansas Territory and remained so until the Civil War.  The Dale Bumpers White River Refuge is nearby that offers 160,000 acres of excellent hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities as well.

Pendleton Bend - Gatehouse

Pendleton Bend - Jardis Point

Pendleton Bend - Arkansas River

Pendleton Bend - Picnic Shelter

Pendleton Bend

## Overview

Wilbur D. Mills Campground is a small, quiet campground offering 21 campsites.
The park is located just downstream of the Wilbur D. Mills Dam on the right
descending bank of the Arkansas River.

## Recreation

Hiking, fishing, hunting, birding, and boating are all popular pastimes in
this area. The waters below Wilbur D. Mills Dam can be an excellent place to
catch Blue, Channel and Flathead catfish as well as other species such as
crappie, white bass, striped bass, and their hybrids. Many outdoor enthusiasts
find the whitetail deer hunting to be excellent in the fertile soils of the
bottomland hardwoods of the public lands adjacent to the area. Birders find
many species to check off their lists as well. Hiking is permitted year round
in the area, except during permit drawn hunts outside the park. Hikers are
reminded to wear bright colors, such as fluorescent orange or yellow during
hunting seasons as well.

## Facilities

Electric and water hookups are available at each of the 21 campsites, 17 of
which can be reserved. There is one designated Disabled Access site. Hot
showers and a boat launch are also available.

## Natural Features

The Wilbur D. Mills Campground is on the lower portion of the Arkansas River,
just below the Wilbur D. Mills Dam. This non-commercially navigable portion of
the Arkansas River meanders below Wilbur D. Mills Dam as it makes it's 26 mile
journey to the confluence with the Mississippi River. Many species of
shorebirds find the shallow water and sand bars great feeding and nesting
habitat. Federally Endangered Least Terns (Sterna antillarum) can be seen
feeding and nesting in this portion of the Arkansas River. Please exercise
caution and avoid active nesting sandbars.

## Nearby Attractions

The Arkansas Post National Memorial marks where the first European village
west of the Mississippi River was built in 1686. Arkansas Post was also the
capital of Arkansas up until the Civil War. Arkansas Post State Park is also
close to WIlbur D. Mills Campground and is worth a visit. Arkansas Game and
Fish Commission's Trusten Holder Wildlife Management Area is a state managed
public land area offering many outdoor activities. The Dale Bumpers White
River National Wildlife Refuge also offers many recreational activities on its
160,000 acres of public land.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Wilbur D. Mills Campground is a small, quiet campground offering 21 campsites.  The park is located just downstream of the Wilbur D. Mills Dam on the right descending bank of the Arkansas River.  

<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, fishing, hunting, birding, and boating are all popular pastimes in this area.  The waters below Wilbur D. Mills Dam can be an excellent place to catch Blue, Channel and Flathead catfish as well as other species such as crappie, white bass, striped bass, and their hybrids.   Many outdoor enthusiasts find the whitetail deer hunting to be excellent in the fertile soils of the bottomland hardwoods of the public lands adjacent to the area.  Birders find many species to check off their lists as well.  Hiking is permitted year round in the area, except during permit drawn hunts outside the park.  Hikers are reminded to wear bright colors, such as fluorescent orange or yellow during hunting seasons as well.    <h2>Facilities</h2>
Electric and water hookups are available at each of the 21 campsites, 17 of which can be reserved.  There is one designated Disabled Access site.  Hot showers and a boat launch are also available. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Wilbur D. Mills Campground is on the lower portion of the Arkansas River, just below the Wilbur D. Mills Dam.  This non-commercially navigable portion of the  Arkansas River meanders below Wilbur D. Mills Dam as it makes it's 26 mile journey to the confluence with the Mississippi River.  Many species of shorebirds find the shallow water and sand bars great feeding and nesting habitat.  Federally Endangered Least Terns (Sterna antillarum) can be seen feeding and nesting in this portion of the Arkansas River.  Please exercise caution and avoid active nesting sandbars.  
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Arkansas Post National Memorial marks where the first European village west of the Mississippi River was built in 1686.  Arkansas Post was also the capital of Arkansas up until the Civil War.  Arkansas Post State Park is also close to WIlbur D. Mills Campground and is worth a visit. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Trusten Holder Wildlife Management Area is a state managed public land area offering many outdoor activities.  The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge also offers many recreational activities on its 160,000 acres of public land.

Wilbur D. Mills - campsite

Wilbur D. Mills - Arkansas River

Wilbur D. Mills - Jardis Point

Wilbur D. Mills - Gatehouse

Wilbur D. Mills

Upon arrival, advanced reservation holders need to check in with gate
attendants at Pendleton Bend Park. Pendleton Bend gatehouse is located on
state highway 212 East approximately 3.5 miles before entering Wilbur D. Mills
Park.

Upon arrival, advanced reservation holders need to check in with gate attendants at Pendleton Bend Park. Pendleton Bend gatehouse is located on state highway 212 East approximately 3.5 miles before entering Wilbur D. Mills Park.

Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool

Located about 50 mi S of Stuttgart. Anglers can fish for bass, crappie,
catfish and bream from boats or the riverbanks.The Arkansas River is one of
the Mississippi's largest tributaries. It flows 1,450 miles from the Rocky
Mountains in Colorado, through the Royal Gorge, on through Kansas, Oklahoma,
and Arkansas to its confluence with the Mississippi River. Four hundred and
forty-five miles long with 17 locks and dams, the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas
River Navigation System (MCKARNS) is a reliable, year-round waterway into the
Southwest. Essentially a series of navigation pools connected by locks, the
waterway enables vessels to overcome a 420-foot difference in elevation from
the Mississippi River to the head of navigation at Catoosa, Oklahoma. The
waterway has five major publicly developed ports and numerous privately
developed facilities.

Located about 50 mi S of Stuttgart.  Anglers can fish for bass, crappie, catfish and bream from boats or the riverbanks.The Arkansas River is one of the Mississippi's largest tributaries. It flows 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, through the Royal Gorge, on through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas to its confluence with the Mississippi River.  Four hundred and forty-five miles long with 17 locks and dams, the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MCKARNS) is a reliable, year-round waterway into the Southwest. Essentially a series of navigation pools connected by locks, the waterway enables vessels to overcome a 420-foot difference in elevation from the Mississippi River to the head of navigation at Catoosa, Oklahoma. The waterway has five major publicly developed ports and numerous privately developed facilities.

Arkansas Post National Memorial

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