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Waveland Park

Blue Mountain Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: HAVANA, AR, AR

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$75 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (287 reviews)

Season: May through October

Waveland Park Campground is located on the beautiful Blue Mountain Lake near Waveland, Arkansas. Visitors are greeted with shaded campsites, spectacular scenery and many outdoor recreation opportunities. Blue Mountain Lake provides the ideal spot to get away from it all, relax and enjoy fishing, boating, hunting, hiking and more.Visitors can select from 51 shaded campsites (all reservable) with electric and water hookups, as well as one group picnic shelter for day use that can accommodate up to

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Waveland Park offers shaded campsites on beautiful Blue Mountain Lake with excellent recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. Google reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, multiple boat ramps, and scenic setting (4.7/5 from 190 reviews).

Wildlife alert: Venomous snakes present: Eastern Copperhead and Timber Rattlesnake. Also watch for White-tailed Deer, Gray Fox, and Eastern Cottontail.

Insider tips for Waveland Park: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; most sites have no hookups Multiple boat ramps available with dedicated parking for water recreation

Skip Waveland Park if: You need full RV hookups — only electric hookups available at some sites. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer less crowded parks — book early requirement indicates popular destination.

Best time to visit Waveland Park: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Outlet Area (HAVANA, AR), Cove Lake Recreation Area (PARIS, AR), Spring Lake Recreation Area (Belleville, AR), Sorghum Hollow (New Blaine, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Waveland Park

Cell signal at Waveland Park (HAVANA, AR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

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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HAVANA, AR, AR★ 4.4 (287 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Waveland Park Campground is located on the beautiful Blue Mountain Lake near Waveland, Arkansas. Visitors are greeted with shaded campsites, spectacular scenery and many outdoor recreation opportunities. Blue Mountain Lake provides the ideal spot to get away from it all, relax and enjoy fishing, boating, hunting, hiking and more.Visitors can select from 51 shaded campsites (all reservable) with electric and water hookups, as well as one group picnic shelter for day use that can accommodate up to 150 people.

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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 RV70 ft
Hookups52 electric sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDump StationBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
ShowersFishing

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 full RV hookups — only electric hookups available at some sites✕ You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer less crowded parks — book early requirement indicates popular destination

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; most sites have no hookups

Multiple boat ramps available with dedicated parking for water recreation

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Venomous snakes present: Eastern Copperhead and Timber Rattlesnake. Also watch for White-tailed Deer, Gray Fox, and Eastern Cottontail.

Location

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479-947-2101· Blue Mountain Lake
Getting there →

From Booneville, Arkansas, follow State Highway 10 east for 17 miles to Waveland. Turn right on State Highway 309 and drive for one mile. Turn right again onto Waveland Park Road and continue another mile to Blue Mountain Dam, then follow signs into the park.

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 — Blue Mountain Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Blue Mountain Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Waveland Park cost per night?+
Waveland Park costs $24–$75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Waveland Park open?+
Waveland Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Waveland Park have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Waveland Park?+
Waveland Park can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet.
How do I make reservations at Waveland Park?+
Waveland 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 Waveland Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Waveland Park is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Waveland Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Waveland Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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
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
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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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$24 /night★ 4.4 (287)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Outlet Area

HAVANA, AR

From $24/night

Cove Lake Recreation Area

PARIS, AR

From $15/night

Spring Lake Recreation Area

Belleville, AR

From $20/night

Sorghum Hollow

New Blaine, AR

From $20/night

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