Highway 7 Recreation Area

Degray Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Arkadelphia, AR, AR

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Highway 7 is a small, popular scenic area adjacent to State Highway 7. A narrow wooded land spur provides the facilities and ennvironment picnickers enjoy throughout the warm and mild season. A group shelter is located inside the loop turn-around at the extreme west end of the area.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/highway-7-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.

Highway 7 Recreation Area is a small, scenic federal campground adjacent to State Highway 7 with beach areas for swimming and access to DeGray Lake for fishing. The wooded setting provides a peaceful environment for picnicking and water recreation during the warm season.

Wildlife alert: Western Diamondback Rattlesnake present in area; also White-tailed Deer, Blue Jay, Red-winged Blackbird, Common Loon, Brown Booby, Midland Watersnake, and Little Brown Skink.

Insider tips for Highway 7 Recreation Area: Book early — this is a popular federal campground No hookups available; tent camping only Group shelter available inside the loop turn-around at west end

Skip Highway 7 Recreation Area if: You need RV hookups. You plan to visit outside May-October seasonal closure. You prefer larger campgrounds with more than 1 site.

Best time to visit Highway 7 Recreation Area: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Iron Mountain (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Lower Lake Recreation Area (Arkadelphia, AR), Edgewood (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Arlie Moore Day Use (Arkadelphia, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Highway 7 Recreation Area

Cell signal at Highway 7 Recreation Area (Arkadelphia, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

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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Highway 7 Recreation Area

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Arkadelphia, AR, AR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Highway 7 is a small, popular scenic area adjacent to State Highway 7. A narrow wooded land spur provides the facilities and ennvironment picnickers enjoy throughout the warm and mild season. A group shelter is located inside the loop turn-around at the extreme west end of the area.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups1 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
ToiletsFlush toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresNot permitted
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
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 RV hookups✕ You plan to visit outside May-October seasonal closure✕ You prefer larger campgrounds with more than 1 site

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

No hookups available; tent camping only

Group shelter available inside the loop turn-around at west end

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

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 · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Western Diamondback Rattlesnake present in area; also White-tailed Deer, Blue Jay, Red-winged Blackbird, Common Loon, Brown Booby, Midland Watersnake, and Little Brown Skink.

Location

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870-246-5501· Degray Lake
Getting there →

From Interstate 30 take exit 78. Merge onto State Highway 7 north for 4 miles. Turn left into Highway 7 Recreation Area and proceed to the end of the road.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Highway 7 Recreation Area cost per night?+
Highway 7 Recreation Area costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Highway 7 Recreation Area open?+
Highway 7 Recreation Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Highway 7 Recreation Area have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Highway 7 Recreation Area?+
Highway 7 Recreation Area is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Highway 7 Recreation Area?+
Highway 7 Recreation Area 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 7 Recreation Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Highway 7 Recreation Area is rated moderate. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Highway 7 Recreation Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Highway 7 Recreation Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●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

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$50 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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