Oak Bower Group Use Area
Degray Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Arkadelphia, AR, AR
Price: From $500 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Army Corps of Engineers, Oak Bower is located along the Bill Hill Creek arm of DeGray Lake. This quality group use camping facility offers sleeping cabins, a large dining hall and kitchen, shower houses and playground equipment. Oak Bower is an ideal location for family reunions, company retreats and large group outings.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Fishing
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Oak Bower is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers group use facility along Bill Hill Creek arm of DeGray Lake, ideal for family reunions and large group outings with sleeping cabins, dining hall, kitchen, and shower houses. Google reviews consistently praise it as a gorgeous venue for weddings and family gatherings (4.7/5 from 12 reviews).
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Blue Jay, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-eared Slider, Western Worm Snake, and Little Brown Skink present in the area.
Insider tips for Oak Bower Group Use Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Call 870-246-5501 to schedule a tour and coordinate group use details Water access available for boating, kayaking, and fishing activities
Skip Oak Bower Group Use Area if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at sites. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Oak Bower Group Use Area: May-October — Verified operating season from verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Arlie Moore (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Caddo Drive (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Alpine Ridge (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Shouse Ford (ARKADELPHIA, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Oak Bower Group Use Area
Cell signal at Oak Bower Group Use Area (Arkadelphia, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
Army Corps of Engineers, Oak Bower is located along the Bill Hill Creek arm of DeGray Lake. This quality group use camping facility offers sleeping cabins, a large dining hall and kitchen, shower houses and playground equipment. Oak Bower is an ideal location for family reunions, company retreats and large group outings.
Verified facts
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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 as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Call 870-246-5501 to schedule a tour and coordinate group use details
Water access available for boating, kayaking, and fishing activities
Verified operating season from verified data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Interstate 30, take exit 78 and merge onto State Highway 7 north for 9 miles. Turn left onto Arlie Moore Road for 1.1 miles. Turn right onto Chestnut Dr for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Oak Bower Rd and follow into Group Use Area.
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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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