Degray Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: ARKADELPHIA, AR, AR
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (104 reviews)
Season: May through October
Caddo Drive Campground sits along the pristine shores of Degray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. The area offers stunning scenery and panoramic views, and Caddo was awarded one of Americas Top 25 Scenic Views.The campground is situated on a tree-covered ridge that joins a bluff. Degray Lake encompasses 13,500 water acres, with 207 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 47 feet.The DeGray Lake State Resort Park lies on the northern shores of the lake, and kayaking tours, golf,
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Caddo Drive Campground sits along the pristine shores of Degray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains and was awarded one of America's Top 25 Scenic Views. The lake hosts thousands of professional fishing tournaments and is one of the most popular swimming destinations in the region.
Wildlife alert: Western Diamondback Rattlesnake and Common Watersnake present in the area. White-tailed Deer, Brown Booby, Common Loon, Blue Jay, and Little Brown Skink also documented nearby.
Insider tips for Caddo Drive: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups are only available on select sites, so confirm hookup availability when reserving Degray Lake hosts professional fishing tournaments and is ideal for boating and jet skiing
Skip Caddo Drive if: You need water or sewer hookups - only electric hookups available on select sites. You plan to camp outside May-October - seasonal operations only. You prefer a less crowded experience - thousands of professional tournaments attract heavy use.
Best time to visit Caddo Drive: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Caddo Drive Day Use (Arkadelphia, AR), Arlie Moore Day Use (Arkadelphia, AR), Oak Bower Group Use Area (Arkadelphia, AR), Alpine Ridge (ARKADELPHIA, AR).
Cell signal at Caddo Drive (ARKADELPHIA, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
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.
Caddo Drive Campground sits along the pristine shores of Degray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. The area offers stunning scenery and panoramic views, and Caddo was awarded one of Americas Top 25 Scenic Views.The campground is situated on a tree-covered ridge that joins a bluff. Degray Lake encompasses 13,500 water acres, with 207 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 47 feet.The DeGray Lake State Resort Park lies on the northern shores of the lake, and kayaking tours, golf, tennis courts and a horseback riding trail are available.DeGray Lake hosts thousands of professional fishing tournaments, triathlons and it is one of the most popular swimming destinations in the region.
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Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Electric hookups are only available on select sites, so confirm hookup availability when reserving
Degray Lake hosts professional fishing tournaments and is ideal for boating and jet skiing
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.









From Interstate 30 take exit 78. Merge onto State Highway 7 north for 6 miles. Turn left onto Edgewood Road and continue 3 miles to Caddo Drive.
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