Weekend availability at Willow Beach
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 3:03 PM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open14/23 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open15/23 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open14/23 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open15/23 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open11/23 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open17/23 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 Willow Beach?
as of September 18Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Willow Beach 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
- 24
- Electric sites
- 24
- Water hookups
- 24
About this campground
Overview Willow Beach Campground is located near the David D.Terry Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River. The wealth of recreational opportunities in the Arkansas River Valley provides visitors with endless fun for the whole family. Outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, boating and sightseeing are favorite pastimes.Recreation Willow Beach has a boat ramp and offers excellent fishing, especially in the old river cutoffs and the tail-waters of the dam and Murry Lock and Dam upstream. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream in the Arkansas River. Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways. On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.Facilities Willow Beach Campground offers 21 campsites with electric and water hookups, as well as three reservable group picnic shelters for day use. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground. 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, along with deer and armadillo, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores. Nearby Attractions Little Rock, the state capital and largest city of Arkansas, is just minutes away, offering groceries, gas, restaurants and tourist attractions.
Getting there
From Little Rock, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 165 east for 2.5 miles. Turn right on Colonel Manard Road and continue for three miles. Turn right again onto Blue Heron Parkway and follow signs to Willow Beach Park.
Activities
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Capital HotelLittle Rock8 mi
- Museum of DiscoveryLittle Rock8 mi
- William J. Clinton Presidential Library and MuseumNational Archives And Records Administration8 mi
- Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Visitor CenterLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site9 mi
- Tar CampArkansas River - Pool 517 mi
- MaumelleArkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam19 mi
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