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Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar)

Ozark Lake — riverside

Location: Alma, AR, AR

Price: From $16 per night

Price range: $16–$75 per night

Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (91 reviews)

Season: May through October

Beautiful campground on the Arkansas river providing excellent opportunities for recreation, boating, fishing, and waterfowl viewing. Clear Creek park includes 38 campsites many with electric and water, a picnic shelter, restroom, and a boat ramp. Sitting off an inlet to the Arkansas River, a major interstate waterway, this park is an excellent entry to Frog bayou and other water areas.

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, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/clear-creek-ozark-lake-ar to be notified when sites open up.

Beautiful campground on the Arkansas River with excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Small and quiet during the week with nice views and good water pressure.

Wildlife alert: Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Killdeer, and various turtle species including Mississippi Mud Turtle and Eastern Mud Turtle

Insider tips for Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar): Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Visit during weekdays for a quieter experience Fish right from your campsite

Skip Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) if: You need full RV hookups — only some sites have electric and water. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You are concerned about restroom conditions — reviews note restrooms need maintenance.

Best time to visit Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Fall — Campers report beautiful leaf changes and falling temperatures in autumn.

Nearby campgrounds: Springhill (BARLING, AR), Shores Lake Recreation Area (Mulberry, AR), Aux Arc (OZARK, AR), White Rock Mountain Recreation Area (Winslow, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar)

Cell signal at Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) (Alma, 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.

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Alma, AR, AR★ 3.7 (91 reviews)From $16/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Beautiful campground on the Arkansas river providing excellent opportunities for recreation, boating, fishing, and waterfowl viewing. Clear Creek park includes 38 campsites many with electric and water, a picnic shelter, restroom, and a boat ramp. Sitting off an inlet to the Arkansas River, a major interstate waterway, this park is an excellent entry to Frog bayou and other water areas.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV56 ft
Hookups29 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Restrooms

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full RV hookups — only some sites have electric and water✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You are concerned about restroom conditions — reviews note restrooms need maintenance

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Visit during weekdays for a quieter experience

Fish right from your campsite

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Best: Fall

Campers report beautiful leaf changes and falling temperatures in autumn

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Killdeer, and various turtle species including Mississippi Mud Turtle and Eastern Mud Turtle

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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479-632-4882· Ozark Lake
CLearCreekParkAR@gmail.com

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ozark Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Ozark Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) cost per night?+
Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) costs $16–$75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) open?+
Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar)?+
Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) can accommodate RVs up to 56 feet.
How do I make reservations at Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar)?+
Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) open, and what are check-in times?+
Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (Ar) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$16 /night★ 3.7 (91)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Springhill

BARLING, AR

From $16/night

Shores Lake Recreation Area

Mulberry, AR

From $20/night

Aux Arc

OZARK, AR

From $16/night

White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

Winslow, AR

From $15/night

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