Redding Campground

Federal campground in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Location: Ozark, AR, AR

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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

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

Affordable at $20/night with river access and a great location in the Ozarks. Campers praise the reasonable price, decent site spacing, and friendly atmosphere despite basic amenities.

Wildlife alert: Groundhog, Western Milksnake, Mississippi Map Turtle, and Rough Greensnake documented in the area

Insider tips for Redding Campground: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for potential QR code payment option Only 1 tent site available — arrive very early during peak season

Skip Redding Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only. You prefer well-maintained facilities — reviewers noted cleanliness and restroom upkeep concerns.

Best time to visit Redding Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Wolf Pen Campground (Ozark, AR), White Rock Mountain Recreation Area (Winslow, AR), Shores Lake Recreation Area (Mulberry, AR), Horsehead Lake Recreation Area (Clarksville, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Redding Campground

Cell signal at Redding Campground (Ozark, AR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

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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Ozark, AR, AR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

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:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You prefer well-maintained facilities — reviewers noted cleanliness and restroom upkeep concerns

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to secure a site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for potential QR code payment option

Only 1 tent site available

arrive very early during peak season

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Groundhog, Western Milksnake, Mississippi Map Turtle, and Rough Greensnake documented in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

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

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ozark-St. Francis National Forests fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Ozark-St. Francis National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Redding Campground cost per night?+
Redding Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Redding Campground open?+
Redding Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Redding Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Redding Campground?+
Redding Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Redding Campground?+
Redding Campground 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 Redding Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Redding Campground is rated weak. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Redding Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Redding Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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