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Lead Hill

Bull Shoals Lake — lakeside

Location: Diamond City, AR, AR

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$54 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (90 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Lead Hill Campground is a splendid, sizable campground with plenty of waterfront sites along the shores of Bull Shoals Lake. The lake, renowned as a haven for water sports enthusiasts, boasts nearly 1,000 miles of shoreline along the Arkansas and Missouri border.Cruise around the lake to see the many public parks operated by the Army Corps of Engineers. These parks cover additional swim areas, 11 marinas and several hundred miles of undeveloped land and coves.Year-round fishing tournaments keep

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, Electric Hookups

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

Lead Hill offers 62 sites with waterfront access along Bull Shoals Lake, a premier destination for fishing, boating, and water sports with nearly 1,000 miles of shoreline.

Wildlife alert: Great Blue Heron, Green-winged Teal, Great Egret, Red-shouldered Hawk, and western massasauga rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius streckeri) present in area.

Insider tips for Lead Hill: Book early — federal campground fills up quickly. Electric hookups available on select sites only; verify hookup availability when reserving. Waterfront sites offer direct lake access for fishing and boating enthusiasts.

Skip Lead Hill if: You need full hookups — water and sewer not available.. You prefer smaller, quieter campgrounds — 62 sites is a large facility..

Best time to visit Lead Hill: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with fishing tournaments active throughout the year..

Nearby campgrounds: Tucker Hollow Park (Lead Hill, AR), Buck Creek (Mo) (Protem, AR), Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals (Peel, AR), Beaver Creek (Mo) (Kissee Mills, MO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lead Hill

Cell signal at Lead Hill (Diamond City, AR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
  • 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.

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Diamond City, AR, AR★ 4.3 (90 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Lead Hill Campground is a splendid, sizable campground with plenty of waterfront sites along the shores of Bull Shoals Lake. The lake, renowned as a haven for water sports enthusiasts, boasts nearly 1,000 miles of shoreline along the Arkansas and Missouri border.Cruise around the lake to see the many public parks operated by the Army Corps of Engineers. These parks cover additional swim areas, 11 marinas and several hundred miles of undeveloped land and coves.Year-round fishing tournaments keep fishermen active as they seek out 12-pound bass.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
Hookups63 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
ToiletsFlush toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

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 full hookups — water and sewer not available.✕ You prefer smaller, quieter campgrounds — 62 sites is a large facility.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills up quickly.

Electric hookups available on select sites only; verify hookup availability when reserving.

Waterfront sites offer direct lake access for fishing and boating enthusiasts.

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round with fishing tournaments active throughout the year.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
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: Great Blue Heron, Green-winged Teal, Great Egret, Red-shouldered Hawk, and western massasauga rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius streckeri) present in area.

Location

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870-422-7555· Bull Shoals Lake
Getting there →

From Lead Hill, AR, travel 4 mi. on SR 7 N and follow signs into campground.

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bull Shoals Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Bull Shoals Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lead Hill cost per night?+
Lead Hill costs $24–$54 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Lead Hill open?+
Lead Hill is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lead Hill have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Lead Hill?+
Lead Hill can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Lead Hill?+
Lead Hill 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 Lead Hill?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lead Hill is rated strong. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lead Hill open, and what are check-in times?+
Lead Hill is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$24 /night★ 4.3 (90)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Tucker Hollow Park

Lead Hill, AR

From $24/night

Buck Creek (Mo)

Protem, AR

From $16/night

Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals

Peel, AR

From $24/night

Beaver Creek (Mo)

Kissee Mills, MO

From $24/night

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