Pendleton Bend
Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: DUMAS, AR, AR
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$75 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (149 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Pendleton Bend Campground and Day Use Park is located on the bank of the Arkansas River. The campground offers 31 campsites, a two lane boatramp, a comfort station with hot showers and restrooms, playground, picnic sites, and a group shelter that can accomodate 75 users.Pendleton Bend Campground and Park is located in the lush Eastern Arkansas alluvial bottomland forest in Desha County. Pendleton Bend Campground and Park is approximately 3.5 miles upstream of the Wilbur D.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Pendleton Bend offers world-class bass and crappie fishing on the Arkansas River with a two-lane boat ramp, plus excellent hiking and birding opportunities. Campers praise the beautiful tree-lined sites and river access, with a 4.4/5 rating from 126 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, American Alligators, Broad-banded Water Snakes, Razor-backed Musk Turtles, White-tailed Deer, and Mexican Long-nosed Armadillos documented in the area.
Insider tips for Pendleton Bend: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites. Request sites surrounded by trees like B-09 for scenic camping.
Skip Pendleton Bend if: You need RV hookups—electric only, no water/sewer connections.. You're visiting during winter—campground closes Labor Day and doesn't plow/shovel snow.. You're sensitive to mosquitoes—verified as severe by campers.. You need on-site trash disposal near tent sites—no trash cans nearby..
Best time to visit Pendleton Bend: May-September — Campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day only..
Nearby campgrounds: Notrebes Bend Park (TICHNOR, AR), Wilbur D. Mills (DUMAS, AR), Merrisach Lake (TICHNOR, AR), Rising Star (PINE BLUFF, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pendleton Bend
Cell signal at Pendleton Bend (DUMAS, AR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Pendleton Bend Campground and Day Use Park is located on the bank of the Arkansas River. The campground offers 31 campsites, a two lane boatramp, a comfort station with hot showers and restrooms, playground, picnic sites, and a group shelter that can accomodate 75 users.Pendleton Bend Campground and Park is located in the lush Eastern Arkansas alluvial bottomland forest in Desha County. Pendleton Bend Campground and Park is approximately 3.5 miles upstream of the Wilbur D.
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.
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites.
Request sites surrounded by trees like B-09 for scenic camping.
Campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Dumas, Arkansas, take US-165 north for 9 miles to State Route 212. Head east for 2 miles and follow signs to the park.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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