Alpine Ridge
Degray Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: ARKADELPHIA, AR, AR
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (183 reviews)
Season: May through October
Alpine Ridge Campground sits on the banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. The lake attracts visitors far and wide for fishing tournaments, triathlons, water sports and more. Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp and sandy swimming beach are provided.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/alpine-ridge to be notified when sites open up.
Alpine Ridge sits directly on DeGray Lake in the Ouachita Mountains foothills with a boat ramp and sandy beach, making it ideal for fishing (stocked with hybrid striped bass) and water sports like boating and kayaking.
Wildlife alert: Little Brown Skinks present in the area; Brown Booby also observed within 8km.
Insider tips for Alpine Ridge: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites have no hookups at all, so plan accordingly Direct boat access via on-site boat launch makes this ideal for anglers targeting hybrid striped bass
Skip Alpine Ridge if: You need water or sewer hookups — neither are available. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal. You prefer uncrowded camping — federal campgrounds book up quickly.
Best time to visit Alpine Ridge: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Arlie Moore (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Caddo Drive (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Oak Bower Group Use Area (Arkadelphia, AR), Shouse Ford (ARKADELPHIA, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Alpine Ridge
Cell signal at Alpine Ridge (ARKADELPHIA, AR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Alpine Ridge Campground sits on the banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. The lake attracts visitors far and wide for fishing tournaments, triathlons, water sports and more. Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp and sandy swimming beach are provided.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites have no hookups at all, so plan accordingly
Direct boat access via on-site boat launch makes this ideal for anglers targeting hybrid striped bass
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Interstate 30, take exit 73 and merge onto State Highway 8 west for 19 miles. Turn right on Fendley Road and continue 8.5 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Degray Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Degray Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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