Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam

4305 Charles Wooden Road, P.O.BOX 7835
Pine Bluff, AR 71611-7835

Located on the eastern and western city limits of Little Rock, the recreation activities provided by Pool 6 attract many outdoor enthusiasts. Pool 6 offers excellent fishing, especially in the old river cutoffs and the tailwaters of the dam and Murry Lock and Dam upstream.

Reviews

Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam campground is praised for its quiet, scenic location near Little Rock, featuring spacious, level campsites with beautiful river and lake views. The grounds are generally well maintained with clean, modern restrooms and friendly, helpful staff. Visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, good fishing, and access to local attractions. Common issues include insect problems like mosquitoes and ants, limited sewer hookups, occasional uneven sites, and some dated or distant bathroom facilities. Despite these drawbacks, the park remains a recommended spot for relaxation and nature enjoyment.

Quiet and peaceful environment

Spacious and level campsites with scenic water views

Clean, well-maintained, and modern facilities

Friendly and helpful staff

Close access to Little Rock and local attractions

Insect problems including mosquitoes, ants, and mayflies especially in summer

Limited or no sewer hookups at sites

Some sites uneven or poorly drained after rain

Bathrooms sometimes distant, dated, or closed off-season

Occasional maintenance issues with dump station and facilities

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Linda H

Campground:Willow Beach

Loop:Wbea

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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

Campground:Willow Beach

Loop:Wbea

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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

Campground:Willow Beach

Loop:Wbea

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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

Campground:Willow Beach

Loop:Wbea

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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

Campground:Willow Beach

Loop:Wbea

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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

Campground:Willow Beach

Loop:Wbea

Site:

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.

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Popularity: Very quiet

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