Weekend availability at Rising Star
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 2:05 AM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open21/25 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open25/25 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open23/25 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open23/25 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open24/25 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open25/25 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
- 25
- Electric sites
- 25
- Water hookups
- 25
About this campground
Overview Rising Star Campground is located on the Arkansas River by Pool 3 Lock and Dam. Whether camping, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the sun, this area provides something for everyone.Recreation The campground is popular among fishermen. There is excellent catfish fishing in the tail-waters of Joe Hardin Lock and Dam as well as Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam at the upstream end of Pool 3. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream. Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways. On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.Facilities Rising Star Campground offers 25 sites with electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a dump station and a playground. There is one accessible group shelter that can accommodate up to 60 people; it is for day-use only and must be reserved.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, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores. Nearby Attractions Rising Star Park is located 12 miles from Pine Bluff, the home for the Arkansas Railroad Museum, Pine Bluff Regional Park, the Martha Mitchell Home and other points of interest, as well as shopping and groceries.
Getting there
From Pine Bluff, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 65 south for 7.8 miles to Linwood. Turn left on Blankinship Road, drive 3.5 miles and follow the signs for Rising Star Campground.
Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HUNTING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Ste Marie ParkArkansas River - Pool 413 mi
- Arkansas Post Visitor CenterArkansas Post National Memorial25 mi
- Pendleton BendArkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool25 mi
- Notrebes Bend ParkArkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool27 mi
- Wilbur D. MillsArkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool28 mi
- Merrisach LakeArkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool29 mi
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