Jefferson Ridge

Dierks Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.5 (174)

🟢 28 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 84 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Jefferson Ridge in Arkansas has 28 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 →👥 19 in a row, JEFFERSON RIDGE #062–JEFFERSON RIDGE #080 next to each othersites 1 #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #016, #017- Tent Site, #018- Tent Site, #019- Tent Site, #020, #021 Buddy Site, #023, #024, 2 #025, #027, #028, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049, #050, #051, JEFFERSON RIDGE #052, #053, #054, #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #067, #068, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #082, #083

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 1 #015 & 2 #026 next to each othersites 1 #010, #014, #015, 2 #026, JEFFERSON RIDGE #081

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites 2 #037

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 23 in a row, JEFFERSON RIDGE #062–JEFFERSON RIDGE #084 next to each othersites 2 #029, 1 #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #009, #010, #015, #016, #017- Tent Site, #018- Tent Site, #019- Tent Site, #020, #021 Buddy Site, #023, #024, 2 #025, #026, #027, #028, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049, #050, JEFFERSON RIDGE #052, #053, #055, #056, #057, #059, #060, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #067, #068, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, #084

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →sites JEFFERSON RIDGE #084

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →sites 1 #022, JEFFERSON RIDGE #054

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →sites 1 #008

Wed Sep 30 – Sat Oct 33 nightsbook these dates →sites 1 #007

📷 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 1 #001 — Jefferson Ridge Site 1 — **Site 1 #001** · Jefferson Ridge Site 1USACE

Campsite 1 #002 — Jefferson Ridge Site 2 — **Site 1 #002** · Jefferson Ridge Site 2USACE

Campsite 1 #003 — Jefferson Ridge Site 3 — **Site 1 #003** · Jefferson Ridge Site 3USACE

Campsite 1 #004 — Jefferson Ridge Site 4 — **Site 1 #004** · Jefferson Ridge Site 4USACE

Campsite 1 #005 — Jefferson Ridge Site 5 — **Site 1 #005** · Jefferson Ridge Site 5USACE

Campsite 1 #006 — Jefferson Ridge Site 6 — **Site 1 #006** · Jefferson Ridge Site 6USACE

🔭 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

Group Shelter ElectricStandard ElectricTent Only Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆174 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Jefferson Ridge FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Jefferson Ridge?

Jefferson Ridge 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 can I get a spot at Jefferson Ridge when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Jefferson Ridge 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 Jefferson Ridge a good campground?

Jefferson Ridge holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 174 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Jefferson Ridge located?

Jefferson Ridge 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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