Pine Ridge
Dequeen Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: De Queen, AR, AR
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$30 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (122 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pine Ridge Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.Boating and water sports top the list of recreational actives at the lake, and several boat ramps are provided for campers. Fishing is also a popular pastime, with large mouth bass, small mouth bass, spotted pass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish available in abundance. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission have also stocked hybrid striped bass in the lake.
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, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pine-ridge to be notified when sites open up.
Pine Ridge sits along DeQueen Lake shores with abundant fishing opportunities (largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, hybrid striped bass) and water recreation. Campers consistently rate it 4.6/5 stars, praising its quiet atmosphere and beautiful lake views.
Wildlife alert: Coyotes, raccoons, striped skunks present. Birds include Eastern Wild Turkey, Red-shouldered Hawk, Turkey Vulture. Reptiles: Razor-backed Musk Turtle, Prairie Lizard, North American Racer.
Insider tips for Pine Ridge: Book early — federal campground fills up Lot 7 offers direct lake views Bring your own RV hookups or use self-contained setup; no hookups available
Skip Pine Ridge if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You visit outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer heated/air-conditioned bathhouse facilities (showers noted as needing maintenance).
Best time to visit Pine Ridge: May-October — Official operating season only; campground closes November-April.
Nearby campgrounds: Oak Grove (Ar) (De Queen, AR), Bellah Mine (Gillham, AR), Cossatot Reefs (Gillham, AR), Big Coon Creek (Gillham, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Ridge
Cell signal at Pine Ridge (De Queen, 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.
Pine Ridge Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.Boating and water sports top the list of recreational actives at the lake, and several boat ramps are provided for campers. Fishing is also a popular pastime, with large mouth bass, small mouth bass, spotted pass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish available in abundance. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission have also stocked hybrid striped bass in the lake.
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
federal campground fills up
Lot 7 offers direct lake views
Bring your own RV hookups or use self-contained setup; no hookups available
Official operating season only; campground closes November-April
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 DeQueen, AR, take Highway 71 north for 3 miles. Turn west onto DeQueen Lake Road and continue for 5.5 miles, then turn west again onto County Road and follow signs into the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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