Cherokee (Arkansas River)

Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOzark National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.1 (87)

🟢 21 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 35 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cherokee (Arkansas River) in Arkansas has 21 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, A #A17–A #A24 next to each othersites A #A10, #A12, #A13, #A14, #A17, #A18, #A19, #A20, #A21, #A22, #A23, #A24, #A4, #A5, #A6, #A9, B #B1, #B2, #B3, #B4, #B5, #B6, #B7, #B8

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A11

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #A2 & A #A3 next to each othersites A #A2, #A3

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #A16

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A7

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, A #A16–A #A24 next to each othersites A #A13, #A14, #A16, #A17, #A18, #A19, #A2, #A20, #A21, #A22, #A23, #A24, #A3, #A4, #A5, #A9, B #B1, #B2, #B3, #B4, #B5, #B6, #B7, #B8

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A15, #A6, #A8

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #A11 & A #A12 next to each othersites A #A11, #A12

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A #A10 — A10 — **Site A #A10** · A10USACE

Campsite A #A12 — A12 — **Site A #A12** · A12USACE

Campsite A #A13 — A13 — **Site A #A13** · A13USACE

Campsite A #A14 — A14 — **Site A #A14** · A14USACE

Campsite A #A17 — A17 — **Site A #A17** · A17USACE

Campsite A #A18 — A18 — **Site A #A18** · A18USACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24–$75/nightGroup Shelter ElectricRv ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆87 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cherokee (Arkansas River) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cherokee (Arkansas River)?

Cherokee (Arkansas River) in Arkansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cherokee (Arkansas River)?

Campsite fees at Cherokee (Arkansas River) run about $24–$75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cherokee (Arkansas River) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cherokee (Arkansas River) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Cherokee (Arkansas River) a good campground?

Cherokee (Arkansas River) holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 87 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Cherokee (Arkansas River) located?

Cherokee (Arkansas River) is located in Ozark National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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