Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas

Beard's Bluff Park (Ar)

Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas, United States

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Sites
22
Hookups
21 electric, 21 with water, 1 no hookups
Season
Year-round
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
Yes
Dump station
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
354 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 2
Cell coverage
T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Millwood Lake
Nearest town
SARATOGA
Address
1050 HWY 32 WEST, SARATOGA, AR, 71859
Phone
870-388-9556
Activities
Boating, Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing

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About

Overview

Beard's Bluff is located 13 miles east of Ashdown on State Highway 32. It is a bird watcher's paradise with a birding overlook and access to the best sunset viewing on the lake.

Recreation

The campground offers open water access to the lake and Little River. The area is made navigable by boat lanes which mark the river and other designated waterways through the lake. Outside of these channels is submerged timber and aquatic vegetation that appeal to anglers and duck hunters alike. Millwood Lake is home to over 300 species of birds including the American Bald Eagle and Great White Pelicans, many of which can be found in the Beard's Bluff area.

Facilities

The campground contains lake side campsites as well as those not located directly on the lake but with a lake view. Flush toilets, showers, and potable water are located throughout the campground. The facility also offers one centrally located sewage dump station. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, grills, fire rings, 30/50 amp electricity, water hydrants, and lantern poles.

Natural Features

The campground is located directly on Millwood Lake with lake views from most of the campsites. Bluffs overlook the lake and the area is surrounded by a variety of dense forest.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby towns include Nashville, AR, Ashdown, AR, and Texarkana, TX.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January52°34°13°71°8 of 11
February60°40°4°76°7 of 11
March66°49°29°81°2 of 11
April73°54°39°86°0 of 11
May82°67°52°92°0 of 11
June89°73°62°96°0 of 11
July91°75°68°103°0 of 11
August94°76°68°104°0 of 11
September87°70°59°99°0 of 11
October75°56°39°88°0 of 10
November66°49°24°81°2 of 10
December57°40°26°74°5 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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