Tucker Hollow Park

Bull Shoals Lake — lakeside

Location: Lead Hill, AR, AR

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$50 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (50 reviews)

Season: May through October

Tucker Hollow, a small 28-campsite park, sits near the upper part of Bull Shoals Lake. There’s something for everyone at the region’s most popular lake, whether it’s a day basking in the sun, jet skiing, fishing or canoeing.Bull Shoals Lake is located on the northern edge of central Arkansas. Built in 1951 for flood control, the lake spans 71,000 acres and extends for 80 miles.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups

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

Small 28-site federal campground near Bull Shoals Lake with electric hookups on select sites and convenient marina/boat ramp access within walking distance. Popular for water sports, fishing, canoeing, and hiking with a 4.6/5 rating from campers praising its cleanliness and quieter atmosphere compared to busier regional campgrounds.

Wildlife alert: Great Blue Heron, Red-headed Woodpecker, Ring-billed Gull, Orchard Oriole, Three-toed Box Turtle, and Prairie Ringneck Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Tucker Hollow Park: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Marina and boat ramp are within walking distance for water access Expect limited to no cell service at the campground

Skip Tucker Hollow Park if: You need water and sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites. You're visiting outside May-October—campground closed seasonally. You require cell phone coverage.

Best time to visit Tucker Hollow Park: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Lead Hill (Diamond City, AR), Beaver Creek (Mo) (Kissee Mills, MO), Buck Creek (Mo) (Protem, AR), Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals (Peel, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tucker Hollow Park

Cell signal at Tucker Hollow Park (Lead Hill, 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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Lead Hill, AR, AR★ 4.2 (50 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Tucker Hollow, a small 28-campsite park, sits near the upper part of Bull Shoals Lake. There’s something for everyone at the region’s most popular lake, whether it’s a day basking in the sun, jet skiing, fishing or canoeing.Bull Shoals Lake is located on the northern edge of central Arkansas. Built in 1951 for flood control, the lake spans 71,000 acres and extends for 80 miles.

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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
Max RV42 ft
Hookups29 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric 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:✕ You need water and sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites✕ You're visiting outside May-October—campground closed seasonally✕ You require cell phone coverage

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Marina and boat ramp are within walking distance for water access

Expect limited to no cell service at the campground

Best: May through October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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: Great Blue Heron, Red-headed Woodpecker, Ring-billed Gull, Orchard Oriole, Three-toed Box Turtle, and Prairie Ringneck Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Lead Hill, AR, travel SR 14 7 mi. NW to SR 281. Travel 3 mi. N on SR 281 and follow signs into campground. Go 7 miles northwest of Lead Hill, AR, on state highway 14, then 3 miles north on state highway 281.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

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

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Tucker Hollow Park cost per night?+
Tucker Hollow Park costs $24–$50 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Tucker Hollow Park open?+
Tucker Hollow Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tucker Hollow Park have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Tucker Hollow Park?+
Tucker Hollow Park can accommodate RVs up to 42 feet.
How do I make reservations at Tucker Hollow Park?+
Tucker Hollow 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 Tucker Hollow Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tucker Hollow Park is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tucker Hollow Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Tucker Hollow Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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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$24 /night★ 4.2 (50)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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