Weekend availability at Tar Camp
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 4, 9:33 AM PT- Fri, Nov 6Open35/46 sites
- Fri, Nov 13Open42/46 sites
- Fri, Nov 20Open45/46 sites
- Fri, Nov 27Open41/46 sites
- Fri, Dec 4Open47/47 sites
- Fri, Dec 11Open47/47 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.
How booked is Tar Camp?
as of November 5Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a campground. We check Tar Camp around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 47
- Electric sites
- 47
- Water hookups
- 47
About this campground
Overview Tar Camp Park is situated near Pool 5 Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River. The campground is known for its beauty and first-class fishing. 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 Tar Camp Campground offers more than 50 sites, most with electric and water hookups. Each campsite has a movable lamp post and grill, as well as campfire rings and picnic tables. Two large group picnic shelters that can each accommodate up to 60 people each can be reserved for day use. A rock climbing wall and basketball court provide additional recreation opportunities. 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 Little Rock, the state capital and largest city in Arkansas, is only a short drive away and offers many amenities and cultural attractions. The nearby town of Pine Bluff is 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 Redfield, Arkansas, take State Route 46 east to State Route 365. Turn left and go 1 block, then turn right and drive 4 miles to Tar Camp Park. Follow signs into the campground.
Activities
- HUNTING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Ste Marie ParkArkansas River - Pool 416 mi
- Willow BeachArkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam17 mi
- Capital HotelLittle Rock22 mi
- Museum of DiscoveryLittle Rock22 mi
- William J. Clinton Presidential Library and MuseumNational Archives And Records Administration22 mi
- Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Visitor CenterLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site23 mi
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