Willow Beach
Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam — riverside, fishing
Location: PINE BLUFF, AR, AR
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$75 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (677 reviews)
Season: May through October
Willow Beach Campground is located near the David D.Terry Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River. The wealth of recreational opportunities in the Arkansas River Valley provides visitors with endless fun for the whole family. Outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, boating and sightseeing are favorite pastimes.Willow Beach Campground offers 21 campsites with electric and water hookups, as well as three reservable group picnic shelters for day use.
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, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/willow-beach to be notified when sites open up.
Willow Beach offers excellent fishing in the Arkansas River with a boat launch, and Google reviewers consistently praise the clean, well-maintained facilities and beautiful riverside sunsets near Little Rock.
Wildlife alert: East Mexican Nine-banded Armadillo, Great Egret, Mourning Dove, Northern Bobwhite, Upland Sandpiper, and Orange-striped Ribbonsnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Willow Beach: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 24 sites and high demand Bring your own RV hookups or plan for dry camping; most sites have no hookups Fish the tail-waters below David D. Terry Lock and Dam and Murry Lock and Dam upstream for excellent catches
Skip Willow Beach if: You need full RV hookups—only electric hookups available, no water/sewer at most sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You want to visit outside peak season—closed November through April.
Best time to visit Willow Beach: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Tar Camp (PINE BLUFF, AR), Maumelle (LITTLE ROCK, AR), Ste Marie Park (PINE BLUFF, AR), Toad Suck (Bigelow, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Willow Beach
Cell signal at Willow Beach (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.
Willow Beach Campground is located near the David D.Terry Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River. The wealth of recreational opportunities in the Arkansas River Valley provides visitors with endless fun for the whole family. Outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, boating and sightseeing are favorite pastimes.Willow Beach Campground offers 21 campsites with electric and water hookups, as well as three reservable group picnic shelters for day use.
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
this is a federal campground with only 24 sites and high demand
Bring your own RV hookups or plan for dry camping; most sites have no hookups
Fish the tail-waters below David D. Terry Lock and Dam and Murry Lock and Dam upstream for excellent catches
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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 Little Rock, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 165 east for 2.5 miles. Turn right on Colonel Manard Road and continue for three miles. Turn right again onto Blue Heron Parkway and follow signs to Willow Beach Park.
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 — Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Willow Beach cost per night?+
What season is Willow Beach open?+
Does Willow Beach have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Willow Beach?+
How do I make reservations at Willow Beach?+
What is the cell service like at Willow Beach?+
What season is Willow Beach open, and what are check-in times?+
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.