Bellah Mine
Dequeen Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Gillham, AR, AR
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$22 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (137 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bellah Mine Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.Bellah Mine Campground offers 24 spacious campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Campsites include modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water.DeQueen Lake is part of a dam project located on the Rolling Fork River. The dam, completed in 1977, was built for flood control and water supply, and now provides a recreational oasis for thousands of campers each year.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bellah-mine to be notified when sites open up.
Bellah Mine sits directly on DeQueen Lake with excellent fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, and catfish, plus multiple boat ramps for water sports enthusiasts. At $23/night, it's an affordable option for campers seeking lake recreation in southwest Arkansas.
Insider tips for Bellah Mine: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 25 sites and known booking pressure Bring a self-contained RV or be prepared for no hookups; the campground has no water/sewer connections at most sites Fish for crappie and catfish in addition to bass — the lake has abundant populations of both black and white crappie and channel and flathead catfish Access via Highway 71 north from DeQueen for 7 miles, then west on Bellah Mine Road for 5 miles
Skip Bellah Mine if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none available. You're planning a visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You want to avoid thunderstorms — current NWS forecast shows 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms with up to half-inch rainfall possible.
Best time to visit Bellah Mine: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only, per verified operating schedule.
Nearby campgrounds: Oak Grove (Ar) (De Queen, AR), Pine Ridge (De Queen, AR), Big Coon Creek (Gillham, AR), Little Coon Creek Park (Grannis, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bellah Mine
Cell signal at Bellah Mine (Gillham, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
Bellah Mine Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.Bellah Mine Campground offers 24 spacious campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Campsites include modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water.DeQueen Lake is part of a dam project located on the Rolling Fork River. The dam, completed in 1977, was built for flood control and water supply, and now provides a recreational oasis for thousands of campers each year.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 25 sites and known booking pressure
Bring a self-contained RV or be prepared for no hookups; the campground has no water/sewer connections at most sites
Fish for crappie and catfish in addition to bass
the lake has abundant populations of both black and white crappie and channel and flathead catfish
Access via Highway 71 north from DeQueen for 7 miles, then west on Bellah Mine Road for 5 miles
Campground operates seasonally May through October only, per verified operating schedule
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Location
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Getting there →
From DeQueen, AR, take Highway 71 north for 7 miles. Turn west onto Bellah Mine Road and continue for 5 miles, following signs into the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dequeen Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dequeen Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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