Weekend availability at Old Post Road
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 6:04 AM PT- Fri, Sep 18Limited8/44 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open29/44 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open34/44 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Limited8/44 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open28/44 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open33/44 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 47
- Electric sites
- 46
- Water hookups
- 40
About this campground
Overview Download an Old Post park map HERE Old Post Road is a camping hotspot at Dardanelle Lake, with numerous opportunities for boating, biking, hiking and birding. The river valley is a favorite winter destination for bald eagles. Recreation Boating and fishing are the top activities, and a boat ramp is provided for convenient lake access. Soccer and baseball fields and tennis courts offer additional recreation opportunities, and a biking trail also starts at the campground. Facilities The 37 reservable campsites offer have water and electric hookups. A playground and multiple picnic areas make the park perfect for families and parties.Natural Features Perched between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, Dardanelle Lake creates an excellent setting for nature lovers. The lake, sourced by the Arkansas River, spans 40,000 acres and boasts 315 miles of shoreline. A variety of hardwoods surround the lake shore. Nearby Attractions The nearby Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge offers excellent wildlife viewing and photography.
Getting there
From SR-7, take Lock and Dam Road for one mile and follow signs into campground.
Activities
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- VISITOR CENTER
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
- DISC GOLF
- BIRDING
- SOCCER FIELDS
Nearby federal campgrounds
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