Cherokee (Arkansas River)

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About this campsite

Overview

PLEASE NOTE: This is Cherokee Park on the Arkansas River in Morrilton, Arkansas. This is not Cherokee Park at Greers Ferry.

You can download a park map HERE You can download a Customer Comment card HERE Special Event Permit

Recreation

Camping, picnics, boating, fishing, and nature watching are all highly prized at Cherokee park.

Facilities

Cherokee Campground offers 33 spacious campsites with 30 or 50 amp electric hookups and water, along with two large group picnic shelters. Amenities include a dock, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.

Natural Features

The campground is set on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools used to help ships navigate upstream toward Oklahoma.

The Arkansas River is one of the Mississippi's largest tributaries, flowing 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through to Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Wintering eagles can be seen in large numbers along the Arkansas River. Most of these eagles migrate from Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes region.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (501) 500-1787 or call (501) 340-1004 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Petit Jean State park is only a short drive away.

Charges & Cancellations

Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center

For specific information about fees and cancellations/Changes please visit: Rules and Regulations

Location

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Common questions about Cherokee (Arkansas River)

Is Cherokee (Arkansas River) free to camp at?

Yes. Cherokee (Arkansas River) in AR is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. We hold no facilities list for it, so go in self sufficient with your own water and a way to deal with rubbish.

Can you book Cherokee (Arkansas River) online?

We hold no online booking link for Cherokee (Arkansas River), so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Cherokee (Arkansas River)?

Cherokee (Arkansas River) sits in AR. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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Overview Download an Old Post park map HERE Old Post Road is a camping hotspot at Dardanelle Lake, with numerous opportunities for boating, biking, hiking and birding. The river valley is a favorite winter destination for bald eagles. Recreation Boating and fishing are the top activities, and a boat ramp is provided for convenient lake access. Soccer and baseball fields and tennis courts offer additional recreation opportunities, and a biking trail also starts at the campground. Facilities The 37 reservable campsites offer have water and electric hookups. A playground and multiple picnic areas make the park perfect for families and parties. Natural Features Perched between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, Dardanelle Lake creates an excellent setting for nature lovers. The lake, sourced by the Arkansas River, spans 40,000 acres and boasts 315 miles of shoreline. A variety of hardwoods surround the lake shore. Nearby Attractions The nearby Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge offers excellent wildlife viewing and photography.