Maumelle
Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LITTLE ROCK, AR, AR
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$75 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2033 reviews)
Season: May through October
Maumelle Park Map Customer Comment Card Special Event Application HERE All Sites in the UAMS Medical Loop MUST have Approval from a Park Ranger and a Physician Prior to Making Reservations. Maumelle Campground offers 128 spacious campsites with electric hookups, along with eight large group picnic shelters. Amenities include a dock, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.The campground is set on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools used to help ships
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, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/maumelle to be notified when sites open up.
Army Corps of Engineers maintained park with 4.7/5 rating from 1,181 reviews, featuring immaculately cared grounds with large hardwood shade trees and excellent fishing opportunities on the Arkansas River.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth snakes present in area—exercise caution near water and brush. Also Barred Owls, Great Egrets, American White Pelicans, and Box Turtles documented.
Insider tips for Maumelle: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with high demand Request electric hookup sites specifically; most sites lack water/sewer hookups Hike the Nuttall Trail running through the park for hiking opportunities Campground divided into at least five sections; ask host for best site placement
Skip Maumelle if: You need water or sewer hookups—only select sites have electric, no water/sewer available. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You require modern shower facilities—reviewers note showers need updating.
Best time to visit Maumelle: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Toad Suck (Bigelow, AR), Willow Beach (PINE BLUFF, AR), Cherokee (Arkansas River) (Morrilton, AR), Tar Camp (PINE BLUFF, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Maumelle
Cell signal at Maumelle (LITTLE ROCK, AR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Maumelle Park Map Customer Comment Card Special Event Application HERE All Sites in the UAMS Medical Loop MUST have Approval from a Park Ranger and a Physician Prior to Making Reservations. Maumelle Campground offers 128 spacious campsites with electric hookups, along with eight large group picnic shelters. Amenities include a dock, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.The campground is set on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools used to help ships navigate upstream toward Oklahoma.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with high demand
Request electric hookup sites specifically; most sites lack water/sewer hookups
Hike the Nuttall Trail running through the park for hiking opportunities
Campground divided into at least five sections; ask host for best site placement
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Little Rock, Arkansas, travel west on SR-10. Turn north on Pinnacle Valley Road and follow signs into campground. 9009 Pinnacle Valley Road Little Rock, AR 72223
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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