Oakland Park
Bull Shoals Lake — lakeside
Location: Oakland, AR, AR
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$50 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Kick back and relax at one of Oakland’s 32 campsite with electric and water hookups. Visit the easily accessible marina or get on the lake to fish or participate in water sport activities on Bull Shoals Lake. Amenities like hot showers, flush toilets, a dump station, boat ramp, swimming area and playground make this campground popular among boaters, fishermen and families.
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, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/oakland-park to be notified when sites open up.
Oakland Park offers 31 campsites with electric hookups on select sites and direct access to Bull Shoals Lake for fishing and water sports. The campground features amenities including flush toilets, showers, and a boat launch for recreation.
Wildlife alert: Fox squirrels, turkey vultures, eastern bluebirds, killdeer, and summer tanagers have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Oakland Park: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups are only available on select sites; confirm hookup availability when reserving Access the marina for boat rentals, supplies, and fishing guides
Skip Oakland Park if: You require water and sewer hookups, as the campground offers electric hookups only on select sites. You need guaranteed year-round operations, as seasonal operations have been reported.
Best time to visit Oakland Park: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with year-round fishing tournaments on Bull Shoals Lake..
Nearby campgrounds: Lakeview Park (Lakeview, AR), Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals (Peel, AR), Theodosia Park (Theodosia, MO), Buck Creek (Mo) (Protem, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Oakland Park
Cell signal at Oakland Park (Oakland, 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.
Kick back and relax at one of Oakland’s 32 campsite with electric and water hookups. Visit the easily accessible marina or get on the lake to fish or participate in water sport activities on Bull Shoals Lake. Amenities like hot showers, flush toilets, a dump station, boat ramp, swimming area and playground make this campground popular among boaters, fishermen and families.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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 high demand
Electric hookups are only available on select sites; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Access the marina for boat rentals, supplies, and fishing guides
Campground operates year-round with year-round fishing tournaments on Bull Shoals Lake.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Mountain Home, AR, take Hwy. 5 N 14.2 miles. Turn left on AR 202 W for 9.6 miles and arrive at park entrance.
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 — Bull Shoals Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bull Shoals Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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