Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas
Old Post Road
Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas, United States
- Sites
- 47
- Hookups
- 46 electric, 40 with water, 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 83 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 344 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 5
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Dardanelle Lake
- Nearest town
- RUSSELLVILLE
- Address
- 1063 LOCK AND DAM ROAD, RUSSELLVILLE, AR, 72802
- Phone
- 479-968-7962
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Disc Golf, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Soccer Fields, Visitor Center
47 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 32° | 10° | 68° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 56° | 36° | -1° | 74° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 65° | 46° | 29° | 84° | 3 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 52° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 81° | 65° | 50° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 71° | 59° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 75° | 65° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 92° | 74° | 66° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 89° | 70° | 57° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 74° | 54° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 64° | 46° | 24° | 82° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 54° | 38° | 25° | 73° | 6 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Lake Dardanelle State Park · Arkansas State Parks · 4 mi · 75 sites
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- Petit Jean State Park · Arkansas State Parks · 15 mi · 144 sites
- Shoal Bay · Army Corps of Engineers · 16 mi · 79 sites
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