Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas
Willow Beach
Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas, United States
- Sites
- 24
- Hookups
- 24 electric, 24 with water
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 84 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 269 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 5
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam
- Nearest town
- PINE BLUFF
- Address
- PO BOX 7835, PINE BLUFF, AR, 71611-7835
- Phone
- 501-961-1332
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing
24 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Willow Beach Campground is located near the David D.Terry Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River.
The wealth of recreational opportunities in the Arkansas River Valley provides visitors with endless fun for the whole family. Outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, boating and sightseeing are favorite pastimes.
Recreation
Willow Beach has a boat ramp and offers excellent fishing, especially in the old river cutoffs and the tail-waters of the dam and Murry Lock and Dam upstream. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream in the Arkansas River.
Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways.
On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.
Facilities
Willow Beach Campground offers 21 campsites with electric and water hookups, as well as three reservable group picnic shelters for day use. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.
Natural Features
The park is in a forested area along the riverfront, close to the rolling fields of cotton farms. It is 193 feet above sea level; winters are generally mild and summer temperatures reach the upper 90s with high humidity.
Red fox are frequently seen in the park, along with deer and armadillo, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores.
Nearby Attractions
Little Rock, the state capital and largest city of Arkansas, is just minutes away, offering groceries, gas, restaurants and tourist attractions.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 32° | 3° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 55° | 38° | -10° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 64° | 47° | 27° | 83° | 3 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 53° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 82° | 66° | 48° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 72° | 59° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 75° | 68° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 91° | 75° | 65° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 70° | 57° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 72° | 54° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 64° | 46° | 21° | 80° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 55° | 37° | 22° | 74° | 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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