Bellah Mine

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · Gillham, AR · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 120 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Access Paved Access
Style Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites25
Sites Accepting RVs22
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites24
Max RV Length120 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites25
Pull-Through Sites10
Back-In Sites14
SurfacePaved

Location

34.127204, -94.400491 · 1105 Bellah Mine Rd , Gillham , AR 71841

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Description

Overview

Bellah Mine Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.

Recreation

Boating and water sports top the list of recreational activities at the lake, and several boat ramps are provided for campers. Fishing is also a popular pastime, with large mouth bass, small mouth bass, spotted pass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish available in abundance. The lake also has a WMA to allow hunting on the lands around the lake. Except for developed recreation areas and lands in the vicinity of the dam. Game species include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, turkey, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and deer. De Queen Lake does have a designated hiking trail in Pine Ridge Park that is open to the public and hiking/biking activities are welcomed.

Facilities

Bellah Mine Campground offers 24 spacious campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Campsites include modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water.

Natural Features

DeQueen Lake is part of a dam project located on the Rolling Fork River. The dam, completed in 1977, was built for flood control and water supply, and now provides a recreational oasis for thousands of campers each year.

The lake boasts 32 miles of shoreline to its visitors, along with 8,700 acres of rolling green landscape.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of DeQueen, Arkansas, offers gas, grocery and medical services.

Directions

From DeQueen, AR, take Highway 71 north for 7 miles. Turn west onto Bellah Mine Road and continue for 5 miles, following signs into the campground.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING HUNTING WATER SPORTS

Details

Phone870 386 7511
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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