Rising Star
Arkansas River - Pool 3 — riverside, fishing
Location: PINE BLUFF, AR, AR
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$75 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (158 reviews)
Season: May through October
Rising Star Campground is located on the Arkansas River by Pool 3 Lock and Dam. Whether camping, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the sun, this area provides something for everyone.Rising Star Park is located 12 miles from Pine Bluff, the home for the Arkansas Railroad Museum, Pine Bluff Regional Park, the Martha Mitchell Home and other points of interest, as well as shopping and groceries.The campground is popular among fishermen. There is excellent catfish fishing in the tail-waters of Joe
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Rising Star offers excellent fishing for catfish, bass, crappie and bream in the Arkansas River tail-waters, with campers praising its quiet riverside location, clean facilities, and great views. The 4.7/5 rating from 109 Google reviews reflects strong satisfaction with spacious sites and good customer service.
Wildlife alert: Cedar Waxwing, Eastern Screech-Owl, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, turtles, tortoises, and North American Racer snakes observed in the area.
Insider tips for Rising Star: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Excellent catfish fishing in tail-waters below Joe Hardin Lock and Dam and Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam River views and barge traffic watching available from campsites
Skip Rising Star if: Need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups; only suitable for self-contained RVs. Planning to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Rising Star: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Ste Marie Park (PINE BLUFF, AR), Pendleton Bend (DUMAS, AR), Notrebes Bend Park (TICHNOR, AR), Wilbur D. Mills (DUMAS, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rising Star
Cell signal at Rising Star (PINE BLUFF, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
Rising Star Campground is located on the Arkansas River by Pool 3 Lock and Dam. Whether camping, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the sun, this area provides something for everyone.Rising Star Park is located 12 miles from Pine Bluff, the home for the Arkansas Railroad Museum, Pine Bluff Regional Park, the Martha Mitchell Home and other points of interest, as well as shopping and groceries.The campground is popular among fishermen. There is excellent catfish fishing in the tail-waters of Joe Hardin Lock and Dam as well as Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam at the upstream end of Pool 3.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Excellent catfish fishing in tail-waters below Joe Hardin Lock and Dam and Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam
River views and barge traffic watching available from campsites
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Pine Bluff, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 65 south for 7.8 miles to Linwood. Turn left on Blankinship Road, drive 3.5 miles and follow the signs for Rising Star Campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arkansas River - Pool 3 fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arkansas River - Pool 3 before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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