Jefferson Ridge

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

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 124 ft

Features

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

Campground Stats

Total Sites87
Sites Accepting RVs82
Tent-Only Sites3
Group Sites2
Overnight Sites85
Max RV Length124 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites87
Pull-Through Sites25
Back-In Sites62
SurfacePaved

Location

34.14823, -94.12667 · 246 JEFFERSON RIDGE RD , DIERKS , AR 71833

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Description

Overview

Jefferson Ridge Campground is located on Dierks Lake in southwestern Arkansas. Rugged ridges bordering the lake create stunning views, and visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and hunting.

Recreation

The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing.  


Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the upper reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a variety of waterfowl.

A playground, two swimming beaches and two boat ramps provide additional recreation opportunities.

Facilities

This year-round campground offers 85 family sites and two day-use group picnic shelters. All sites include full electric and water hookups. 

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and dump stations. 

Natural Features

Sitting in the Ouachita Mountain Region of Arkansas, Dierks Lake is fed by the Saline River.

Nearby Attractions

Crater of Diamonds State Park, Little Missouri Falls, and Cossatot River State Park are popular recreational areas located in close proximity to Dierks Lake. 

Directions

From Dierks, Arkansas, travel 5 miles west on US-70, then 5 miles north on Green Chapel Road. Follow signs into campground.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING HUNTING SWIMMING SITE WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone870-286-3214
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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