Cottonshed Park (Ar)

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🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.7 (188)

🟢 22 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Wed Oct 7–Sat Oct 10

Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 44 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cottonshed Park (Ar) in Arkansas has 22 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Oct 7–Sat Oct 10. 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

Wed Oct 7 – Sat Oct 103 nightsbook these dates →sites North Loop #003

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites North Loop #013, #017

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, North Loop #015–North Loop #022 next to each othersites Loop 1 #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #033, Loop 2 #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #043, #044, #045, North Loop #002, #003, #004, #012, #013, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →sites North Loop #011

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 North Loop #005 & North Loop #006 next to each othersites Loop 1 #034, North Loop #005, #006, #008, #014, #024

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #032, North Loop #007

Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #035

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, North Loop #006–North Loop #008 next to each othersites Loop 1 #032, #034, North Loop #006, #007, #008, #011, #014, #024

📷 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 North Loop #003 — COTTONSHED SITE 3. — **Site North Loop #003** · COTTONSHED SITE 3.USACE

Campsite North Loop #013 — COTTONSHED PARK SITE 13 — **Site North Loop #013** · COTTONSHED PARK SITE 13USACE

Campsite North Loop #017 — COTTONSHED PARK SITE 17 — **Site North Loop #017** · COTTONSHED PARK SITE 17USACE

Campsite Loop 1 #025 — COTTONSHED PARK SITE 25 — **Site Loop 1 #025** · COTTONSHED PARK SITE 25USACE

Campsite Loop 1 #026 — COTTONSHED PARK — **Site Loop 1 #026** · COTTONSHED PARKUSACE

Campsite Loop 1 #026 — COTTONSHED PARK SITE 26 — **Site Loop 1 #026** · COTTONSHED PARK SITE 26USACE

Campsite Loop 1 #027 — COTTONSHED PARK SITE 27 — **Site Loop 1 #027** · COTTONSHED PARK SITE 27USACE

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 19.6 mi away (straight line).

⚡ EVgo19.6 midirections →

⚡ Electrify America21.4 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger21.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25/nightStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.7★★★★★188 ratings

5★146

4★35

3★6

2★0

1★1

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.0/4

T-Mobile2.8/4

Verizon2.6/4

Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cottonshed Park (Ar) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cottonshed Park (Ar)?

Cottonshed Park (Ar) 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 Cottonshed Park (Ar)?

Campsite fees at Cottonshed Park (Ar) run about $25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cottonshed Park (Ar) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cottonshed Park (Ar) 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.

How often do campsites open up at Cottonshed Park (Ar)?

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Cottonshed Park (Ar) over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cottonshed Park (Ar) a good campground?

Cottonshed Park (Ar) holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 188 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cottonshed Park (Ar)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cottonshed Park (Ar), AT&T rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 52 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cottonshed Park (Ar) located?

Cottonshed Park (Ar) is located in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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