Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas
Beard's Bluff Park (Ar)
Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas, United States
- 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
13 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
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
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 34° | 13° | 71° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 60° | 40° | 4° | 76° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 66° | 49° | 29° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 54° | 39° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 82° | 67° | 52° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 73° | 62° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 75° | 68° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 94° | 76° | 68° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 70° | 59° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 75° | 56° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 49° | 24° | 81° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 57° | 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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