Lower Lake Recreation Area
Degray Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Arkadelphia, AR, AR
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Lower Lake is an area developed for visitors of the regulating dam. Fishing in the continuous outflow of the dam is a popular pastime. Other visitors fish the 400-acre pool above the dam or float and fish the river below the dam.
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, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lower-lake-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Lower Lake Recreation Area offers excellent fishing opportunities in a 400-acre pool and below the dam, plus diverse activities like disc golf, canoeing, and kayaking in a scenic setting developed around a regulating dam.
Wildlife alert: Western Diamondback Rattlesnake present in area; also Great Horned Owl, White-tailed Deer, Mexican Free-tailed Bat, and Midland Watersnake
Insider tips for Lower Lake Recreation Area: Book early as a federal campground with limited sites (1 site available) Water activities include fishing the continuous dam outflow, 400-acre pool, or floating/fishing the river below the dam 18-hole disc golf course and fitness course available on-site
Skip Lower Lake Recreation Area if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You prefer developed campgrounds with multiple site options — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Lower Lake Recreation Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted.
Nearby campgrounds: Iron Mountain (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Highway 7 Recreation Area (Arkadelphia, AR), Edgewood (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Arlie Moore Day Use (Arkadelphia, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lower Lake Recreation Area
Cell signal at Lower Lake Recreation Area (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.
Lower Lake is an area developed for visitors of the regulating dam. Fishing in the continuous outflow of the dam is a popular pastime. Other visitors fish the 400-acre pool above the dam or float and fish the river below the dam.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with limited sites (1 site available)
Water activities include fishing the continuous dam outflow, 400-acre pool, or floating/fishing the river below the dam
18-hole disc golf course and fitness course available on-site
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Interstate 30 take exit 78. Merge onto State Highway 7 north and turn onto AR- 390 for 2 miles.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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