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Oak Bower Group Use Area

Degray Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.9 (7)
Oak Bower Group Use Area
🟢 3 open windows as of Nov 4 — soonest Fri Nov 13–Mon Nov 16
Availability checked 19h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Oak Bower Group Use Area in Arkansas has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Nov 13–Mon Nov 16. 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
Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #Oak Bower Cabins
Sun Dec 6 – Wed Dec 93 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Oak Bower Cabins
Fri Jan 1 – Sun Jan 32 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 19h agosites 👥 #Oak Bower Cabins

📷 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 #Oak Bower Cabins — Oak Bower
Site 1 #Oak Bower Cabins · Oak BowerUSACE
Campsite 1 #Oak Bower Cabins — Dining Hall
Site 1 #Oak Bower Cabins · Dining HallUSACE
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 11.9 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 ChargePoint Charging Station11.9 midirections →
🔌 Charging station13.5 midirections →
🔌 ChargePoint18.1 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 May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Oak Bower Group Use Area over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 7–34 days out and the openings typically covered 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.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site💵 $500/nightGroup Shelter Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.9★★★★★7 ratings
5★6
4★1
3★0
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Oak Bower Group Use Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Oak Bower Group Use Area?

Oak Bower Group Use Area 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 Oak Bower Group Use Area?

Campsite fees at Oak Bower Group Use Area run about $500/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Oak Bower Group Use Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Oak Bower Group Use Area 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 Oak Bower Group Use Area?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Oak Bower Group Use Area over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 7–34 days out and the openings typically covered 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 Oak Bower Group Use Area a good campground?

Oak Bower Group Use Area holds an average rating of 4.9/5 from 7 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Oak Bower Group Use Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Oak Bower Group Use Area, AT&T rates highest at 2.0 out of 5 from 7 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Oak Bower Group Use Area located?

Oak Bower Group Use Area 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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