Iron Mountain
Degray Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ARKADELPHIA, AR, AR
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (260 reviews)
Season: May through October
Iron Mountain Campground sits on the southern banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains.Degray Lake is one of the region’s five Diamond Lakes, known for their crystal clear waters. The lake flows from the Caddo River in western Arkansas and spans 13,500 surface acres.The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline. The Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are both
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, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Iron Mountain Campground sits on the southern banks of DeGray Lake with excellent water recreation including boating, water skiing, kayaking, and fishing for hybrid striped bass. The location offers numerous hiking and horseback riding trails around the lake shore.
Wildlife alert: Western Diamondback Rattlesnake present in area. Also Midland Watersnake, Little Brown Skink, White-tailed Deer, and various bird species including Blue Jay and Common Loon.
Insider tips for Iron Mountain: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Site 40 is a decent pull-through option with lake views Bring a boat or fishing gear to take advantage of the full service marina and stocked game fish
Skip Iron Mountain if: You need RV hookups - most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You're sensitive to ants - multiple reviews report significant ant problems. You need year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Iron Mountain: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Highway 7 Recreation Area (Arkadelphia, AR), Lower Lake Recreation Area (Arkadelphia, AR), Edgewood (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Arlie Moore Day Use (Arkadelphia, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Iron Mountain
Cell signal at Iron Mountain (ARKADELPHIA, 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.
Iron Mountain Campground sits on the southern banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains.Degray Lake is one of the region’s five Diamond Lakes, known for their crystal clear waters. The lake flows from the Caddo River in western Arkansas and spans 13,500 surface acres.The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline. The Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are both located nearby.Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp and full service marina are provided.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Site 40 is a decent pull-through option with lake views
Bring a boat or fishing gear to take advantage of the full service marina and stocked game fish
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Interstate 30, take exit 78 and merge onto State Highway 7 north for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Skyline Drive and continue for another 2.5 miles. Turn right on Iron Mountain Road and proceed to the campground.
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- 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.
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