Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR)

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About this campsite

Overview

Beautiful campground on the Arkansas river providing excellent opportunities for recreation, boating, fishing, and waterfowl viewing.

Recreation

This quaint park offers great opportunities for fishing and has an excellent day use area with multiple picnic areas.

Facilities

Clear Creek park includes 38 campsites many with electric and water, a picnic shelter, restroom, and a boat ramp.

Natural Features

Sitting off an inlet to the Arkansas River, a major interstate waterway, this park is an excellent entry to Frog bayou and other water areas.

Nearby Attractions

A short drive into the nearby city of Alma, Arkansas provides ample shopping opportunities.

Location

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Common questions about Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR)

Is Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR) free to camp at?

Yes. Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR) 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. Free camps fill up fastest in school holidays, so have a fallback in mind.

Can you book Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR) online?

We hold no online booking link for Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR), 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 Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR)?

Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR) 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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