CamperWatch

National campground directory. Verified data, live availability, community tips.

info@camperwatch.org

Explore

  • Search all campgrounds
  • Free camping guide
  • Dispersed camping guide
  • National park campgrounds
  • When Yosemite is sold out
  • When Yellowstone is sold out
  • Availability alerts
  • Community feed
  • Baja California RV parks
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Featured Campgrounds

  • Emerald Bay — Lake Tahoe CAState
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ParksTribal
  • Slough Creek — Yellowstone
  • North Pines — Yosemite Valley
  • Jenny Lake — Grand Teton
  • Many Glacier — Glacier NP

For Owners

  • List your campground free
  • Hipcamp alternative
  • Campspot alternative
  • Campground booking software
  • List campground free guide

© 2026 CamperWatch · Not affiliated with Recreation.gov, NPS, or USFS

TermsPrivacyCancellationContactllms.txt

Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals

Bull Shoals Lake — lakeside

Location: Peel, AR, AR

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$50 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (126 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Enjoy the beautiful scenery overlooking Bull Shoals Lake, known in the area as a water sports paradise. The park is a departure point for the Peel Ferry, which connects Highway 125 from Arkansas to Missouri. Peel Ferry is Arkansas’ last remaining free ferry.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/highway-125-park-bull-shoals to be notified when sites open up.

Beautiful scenery overlooking Bull Shoals Lake with excellent water sports access and well-spaced, clean facilities. The free Peel Ferry provides convenient year-round access to Missouri.

Wildlife alert: Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Purple Martin, American White Pelican, Downy Woodpecker, Black Vulture, Eastern Hognose Snake, Midland Watersnake, and North American Racer documented in the area.

Insider tips for Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Use the free Peel Ferry to avoid a 50-mile drive around the lake Bathhouses feature single-use rooms for added privacy

Skip Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites. You require hookups at most sites — the majority of sites have no hookups.

Best time to visit Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with the Peel Ferry running year-round.

Nearby campgrounds: Buck Creek (Mo) (Protem, AR), Lead Hill (Diamond City, AR), Oakland Park (Oakland, AR), Theodosia Park (Theodosia, MO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals

Cell signal at Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals (Peel, AR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    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.

    CamperWatch
    CommunityPlan a tripCompareTribes
    CamperWatch›AR›Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals
    Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals — photo 1
    Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals — photo 2
    Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals — photo 3
    Bull Shoals Lake — lakesideLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

    Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals

    Share: X Facebook
    Peel, AR, AR★ 4.5 (126 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
    On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

    Enjoy the beautiful scenery overlooking Bull Shoals Lake, known in the area as a water sports paradise. The park is a departure point for the Peel Ferry, which connects Highway 125 from Arkansas to Missouri. Peel Ferry is Arkansas’ last remaining free ferry.

    Best for:BoatersFamiliesSites:TentRV
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonYear-round
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV50 ft
    Hookups38 electric sites
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsShowers
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
    Family & Pets
    Drinking Water

    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 water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites✕ You require hookups at most sites — the majority of sites have no hookups

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a popular federal campground

    Use the free Peel Ferry to avoid a 50-mile drive around the lake

    Bathhouses feature single-use rooms for added privacy

    Best: Year-round

    Campground operates year-round with the Peel Ferry running year-round

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Purple Martin, American White Pelican, Downy Woodpecker, Black Vulture, Eastern Hognose Snake, Midland Watersnake, and North American Racer documented in the area.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
    Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
    870-436-5711· Bull Shoals Lake
    Getting there →

    From Yellville, AR. take SR 14 for 14 miles northwest to SR 125, go north on SR 125 for 13 miles. Follow signs into campground.

    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 — Bull Shoals Lake fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Bull Shoals Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals cost per night?+
    Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals costs $24–$50 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
    What season is Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals open?+
    Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals have hookups?+
    Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
    What is the maximum RV length at Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals?+
    Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals?+
    Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals 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 Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals open, and what are check-in times?+
    Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Compare campgroundsPlan a multi-stop trip
    ●Data sources on this page
    Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
    api.inaturalist.org
    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
    pollen.googleapis.com
    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
    api.sunrise-sunset.org
    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

    CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

    $24 /night★ 4.5 (126)
    SeasonYear-round
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
    Dates full? Get an availability alert
    FAQ
    How much does Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals cost per night?+
    What season is Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals open?+
    Does Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals have hookups?+
    All 7 questions →

    Nearby Campgrounds

    Buck Creek (Mo)

    Protem, AR

    From $16/night

    Lead Hill

    Diamond City, AR

    From $24/night

    Oakland Park

    Oakland, AR

    From $24/night

    Theodosia Park

    Theodosia, MO

    From $16/night

    Own a campground nearby?

    List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

    List your campground →
    $24–50 /nightNo booking fees
    +TRIPCheck availability