Jefferson Ridge

Dierks Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.5 (179)

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

Availability checked 14h 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 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

Jefferson Ridge in Arkansas has 27 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 JEFFERSON RIDGE #067

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, JEFFERSON RIDGE #061–JEFFERSON RIDGE #069 next to each othersites 2 #037, #038, #049, JEFFERSON RIDGE #059, 1 #001, #002, #004, #005, #006, #008, #017- Tent Site, #018- Tent Site, #019- Tent Site, #020, #021 Buddy Site, #022, #023, 2 #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #036, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047, #048, #050, #051, JEFFERSON RIDGE #052, #053, #054, #055, #058, #061, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #067, #068, #069, #071, #072, #073, #074, #077, #078, #079, #080, #081, #083, #084

Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 14h agosites 1 #015

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →sites 1 #007

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites 1 #003, #010, #011, #012, #014, #016

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites 1 #024, JEFFERSON RIDGE #060

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites 2 #035

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 1 #024 & 2 #035 next to each othersites 1 #009, #003, #010, #012, #014, #016, #024, 2 #035, JEFFERSON RIDGE #060

📷 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 JEFFERSON RIDGE #067 — Jefferson Ridge Site 67 — **Site JEFFERSON RIDGE #067** · Jefferson Ridge Site 67USACE

Campsite 2 #037 — Jefferson Ridge Site 37 — **Site 2 #037** · Jefferson Ridge Site 37USACE

Campsite 2 #038 — Jefferson Ridge Site 38 — **Site 2 #038** · Jefferson Ridge Site 38USACE

Campsite 2 #049 — Jefferson Ridge Site 49 — **Site 2 #049** · Jefferson Ridge Site 49USACE

Campsite JEFFERSON RIDGE #059 — Jefferson Ridge Site 59 — **Site JEFFERSON RIDGE #059** · Jefferson Ridge Site 59USACE

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

🔭 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

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

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆175 ratings

5★117

4★37

3★14

2★3

1★4

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.6/4

AT&T1.5/4

T-Mobile1.0/4

Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 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.

How often do campsites open up at Jefferson Ridge?

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Jefferson Ridge over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 58 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 Jefferson Ridge a good campground?

Jefferson Ridge holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 179 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Jefferson Ridge?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Jefferson Ridge, Verizon rates highest at 2.6 out of 5 from 109 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

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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