Old Post Road

Dardanelle Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: RUSSELLVILLE, AR, AR

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$75 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (442 reviews)

Season: May through October

Download an Old Post park map HERE Old Post Road is a camping hotspot at Dardanelle Lake, with numerous opportunities for boating, biking, hiking and birding. The river valley is a favorite winter destination for bald eagles. Perched between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, Dardanelle Lake creates an excellent setting for nature lovers.

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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/old-post-road to be notified when sites open up.

Old Post Road is a premier camping destination at Dardanelle Lake offering excellent boating and fishing access with a boat ramp, plus diverse recreation including biking trails, birding, and sports facilities. Campers praise the riverside sites and peaceful atmosphere with 4.4/5 stars from 223 reviews.

Wildlife alert: Eastern Bluebird, Prothonotary Warbler, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Rusty Blackbird, Western Mud Snake, American Alligator, and Brown Anole documented in the area

Insider tips for Old Post Road: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Request riverside sites like B20 for the best views and least traffic Time your visit to potentially witness boats passing through the lock and dam system

Skip Old Post Road if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer a campground with hookups at most sites.

Best time to visit Old Post Road: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October per verified schedule. Winter months (Nov-Apr) — River valley is a favorite winter destination for bald eagle viewing, though campground is closed.

Nearby campgrounds: Piney Bay (LONDON, AR), Shoal Bay (NEW BLAINE, AR), Spring Lake Recreation Area (Belleville, AR), Sorghum Hollow (New Blaine, AR).