Oak Grove (Ar)
Dequeen Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: De Queen, AR, AR
Price: From $14 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (67 reviews)
Season: May through October
Oak Grove Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.Oak Grove Campground offers 36 spacious campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Campsites include modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water.DeQueen Lake is part of a dam project located on the Rolling Fork River. The dam, completed in 1977, was built for flood control and water supply, and now provides a recreational oasis for thousands of campers each year.
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, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/oak-grove-ar to be notified when sites open up.
Oak Grove Campground sits along DeQueen Lake shores in southwest Arkansas with excellent boating, fishing, and water sports opportunities. Campers praise it as a quiet park with clean facilities and easy lake access.
Wildlife alert: Common raccoons, coyotes, and striped skunks present in area; also eastern wild turkeys, red-shouldered hawks, and razor-backed musk turtles documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Oak Grove (Ar): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. RVs must be self-contained; no hookups available at most sites. Multiple boat ramps available for water access; fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Two separate camping areas with newer section featuring recently remodeled facilities.
Skip Oak Grove (Ar) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. Bathhouse construction ongoing at some facilities..
Best time to visit Oak Grove (Ar): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Ridge (De Queen, AR), Bellah Mine (Gillham, AR), Cossatot Reefs (Gillham, AR), Big Coon Creek (Gillham, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Oak Grove (Ar)
Cell signal at Oak Grove (Ar) (De Queen, 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.
Oak Grove Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.Oak Grove Campground offers 36 spacious campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Campsites include modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water.DeQueen Lake is part of a dam project located on the Rolling Fork River. The dam, completed in 1977, was built for flood control and water supply, and now provides a recreational oasis for thousands of campers each year.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
RVs must be self-contained; no hookups available at most sites.
Multiple boat ramps available for water access; fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie.
Two separate camping areas with newer section featuring recently remodeled facilities.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From DeQueen, AR, take Highway 71 north for 3 miles. Turn west onto DeQueen Lake Road and continue for 5.3 miles, following signs into the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dequeen Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dequeen Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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