Paraloma Park

Millwood Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Ashdown, AR, AR

Price: From $18 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Season: May through October

Paraloma Park is located in a secluded, low traffic area on the North portion of Millwood Lake, in the small community of Paraloma. Paraloma Park offers 30 paved sites with water and electricity, flush toilets, showers, and a trailer dump station. Area amenities also include a boat ramp, a playground and fishing pier.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Paraloma Park is a secluded campground on Millwood Lake, one of the top fishing lakes in the country, with excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and bird watching. Google reviews consistently praise it as a hidden gem with great camping, wildlife viewing, and peaceful surroundings (4.6/5 from 461 reviews).

Wildlife alert: American Alligators are active in warmer months; also expect Great Blue Herons, Red-headed Woodpeckers, American Coots, and Northern Cottonmouths in the area.

Insider tips for Paraloma Park: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Excellent bird watching with dedicated trails; bring binoculars Millwood Lake is top-tier for fishing; bring your gear

Skip Paraloma Park if: Expecting hookups — most sites have no hookups available. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Concerned about flash flooding — low-lying area prone to flooding during heavy rain.

Best time to visit Paraloma Park: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Cottonshed Park (Ar) (MINERAL SPRINGS, AR), White Cliffs Park (Ben Lomand, AR), Beard’S Bluff Park (Ar) (SARATOGA, AR), Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) (Dierks, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Paraloma Park

Cell signal at Paraloma Park (Ashdown, AR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Ashdown, AR, AR★ 4.7 (9 reviews)From $18/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Paraloma Park is located in a secluded, low traffic area on the North portion of Millwood Lake, in the small community of Paraloma. Paraloma Park offers 30 paved sites with water and electricity, flush toilets, showers, and a trailer dump station. Area amenities also include a boat ramp, a playground and fishing pier.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups30 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump StationBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Expecting hookups — most sites have no hookups available✕ Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ Concerned about flash flooding — low-lying area prone to flooding during heavy rain

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Excellent bird watching with dedicated trails; bring binoculars

Millwood Lake is top-tier for fishing; bring your gear

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Alligators are active in warmer months; also expect Great Blue Herons, Red-headed Woodpeckers, American Coots, and Northern Cottonmouths in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

Paraloma Landing is located approximately 1.5 miles south of Paraloma, AR off of Highway 234.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Millwood Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Millwood Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Paraloma Park cost per night?+
Paraloma Park costs $18 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Paraloma Park open?+
Paraloma Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Paraloma Park have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Paraloma Park?+
Paraloma Park is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Paraloma Park?+
Paraloma Park is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Paraloma Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Paraloma Park is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Paraloma Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Paraloma Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

US Army Corps of Engineers- Little Rock DistrictNational Water Safety Program
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$18 /night★ 4.7 (9)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Cottonshed Park (Ar)

MINERAL SPRINGS, AR

From $25/night

White Cliffs Park

Ben Lomand, AR

From $25/night

Beard’S Bluff Park (Ar)

SARATOGA, AR

From $12/night

Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)

Dierks, AR

From $18/night

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