Jefferson Ridge

Dierks Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: DIERKS, AR, AR

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$45 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (162 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Jefferson Ridge Campground is located on Dierks Lake in southwestern Arkansas. Rugged ridges bordering the lake create stunning views, and visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and hunting. The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming opportunities.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

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Jefferson Ridge offers 86 sites on scenic Dierks Lake in southwestern Arkansas with excellent boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities. Campers praise the updated facilities and roomy sites with beautiful lake views.

Wildlife alert: Striped Skunk, Virginia Opossum, Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Black Vulture, Great Blue Heron, Razor-backed Musk Turtle, and Eastern River Cooter documented in the area.

Insider tips for Jefferson Ridge: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Only 3 tent sites available; most sites accommodate RVs with electric hookups. Bank fishing is available; the lake is known for bass and crappie. Sites are roomy with picnic tables that can be repositioned.

Skip Jefferson Ridge if: You need full RV hookups — no hookups at most sites; suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You require guaranteed reservations during peak season — book well in advance..

Best time to visit Jefferson Ridge: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; Dierks Lake known for excellent bass and crappie fishing and hunting in upper reaches..

Nearby campgrounds: Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) (Dierks, AR), Blue Ridge Park (Dierks, AR), Cossatot Reefs (Gillham, AR), Big Coon Creek (Gillham, AR).