RISING STAR

Address PO BOX 7835, PINE BLUFF, AR, 71611-7835
StateAR
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone870-479-3292

Amenities

🔥 Campfire Allowed
🚰 Water Hookup
🐾 Pets Allowed
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
🕒 Checkout Time: 02:00 PM, 2:00 PM
Condition Rating: Standard
📌 Electricity Hookup: 15, 20/30/50
🕒 Checkin Time: 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 3–20
📌 BBQ: Y
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
🌳 Shade: Full, Yes
👥 Max Num of People: 8–60
👥 Min Num of People: 1–2
📌 Site Rating: Standard
🚗 Driveway Length: 48–97
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0–97
📌 Accessibility: Y
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
Accessible Sites: 25 of 25
📅 Reservable Sites: 25 of 25
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Overview

Rising Star Campground is located on the Arkansas River by Pool 3 Lock and Dam. Whether camping, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the sun, this area provides something for everyone.

Recreation

The campground is popular among fishermen. There is excellent catfish fishing in the tail-waters of Joe Hardin Lock and Dam as well as Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam at the upstream end of Pool 3. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream.

Hunting is available in ne

Data updated: 2026-08-23 12:30 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)