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

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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).