Lake Wedington

Ozark-St. Francis National Forests — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: FAYETTEVILLE, AR, AR

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Season: May through October

Lake Wedington beckons visitors of many types, those who come to relax and fish all day, those who come to speed along on bike paths or cruise on a boat, and those who want to stay in a cabin as a lakeside home-away-from-home. The recreation area also offers convenient access, as it is located just 13 miles west of Fayetteville, and 13 miles east of Siloam Springs. The facility offers several rental cabins, campsites and picnic sites alongside its the lake.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lake-wedington to be notified when sites open up.

Lake Wedington offers diverse recreation including fishing, boating, biking, and hiking just 13 miles west of Fayetteville. The facility provides convenient access to a scenic lake with multiple activity options for various visitor types.

Wildlife alert: Eastern Bluebird, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Purple Finch, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Graham's Crawfish Snake, Western Ratsnake, and Prairie Kingsnake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Lake Wedington: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups. RV access available — the entry road is negotiable for RVs of all sizes.

Skip Lake Wedington if: You need full hookups — most sites have no hookups available.. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure outside May-October.. You require last-minute camping — book in advance for federal sites..

Best time to visit Lake Wedington: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Hickory Creek Park (Ar) (LOWELL, AR), War Eagle Campground (Springdale, AR), Horseshoe Bend (ROGERS, AR), Prairie Creek (Ar) (ROGERS, AR).