Old Highway 86

Table Rock Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOzark National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.7 (977)

🟢 34 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Mon Sep 21

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

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 78 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

Old Highway 86 in Arkansas has 34 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Mon Sep 21. 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 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites #41

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites #01, #09, #10, #12, #15, #39, #40

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites #18

Thu Oct 29 – Sun Nov 13 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #28, #42, #58

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #31, #33, #37, #56

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites #49, #62, #70, #71

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #57

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites #77

📷 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 OLD HIGHWAY 86 #41 — 86 — **Site OLD HIGHWAY 86 #41** · 86Jennifer Mullins, Park Ranger

Campsite OLD HIGHWAY 86 #01 — 86 — **Site OLD HIGHWAY 86 #01** · 86Jennifer Mullins, Park Ranger

Campsite OLD HIGHWAY 86 #09 — 86 — **Site OLD HIGHWAY 86 #09** · 86Jennifer Mullins, Park Ranger

Campsite OLD HIGHWAY 86 #10 — 86 — **Site OLD HIGHWAY 86 #10** · 86Jennifer Mullins, Park Ranger

Campsite OLD HIGHWAY 86 #12 — 86 — **Site OLD HIGHWAY 86 #12** · 86Jennifer Mullins, Park Ranger

Campsite OLD HIGHWAY 86 #15 — 86 — **Site OLD HIGHWAY 86 #15** · 86Jennifer Mullins, Park Ranger

🔭 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

💵 $25–$50/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.7★★★★★977 ratings

5★769

4★146

3★46

2★11

1★5

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.4/4

AT&T3.3/4

Verizon3.3/4

Sprint retired3.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Old Highway 86 FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Old Highway 86?

Old Highway 86 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 Old Highway 86?

Campsite fees at Old Highway 86 run about $25–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Old Highway 86 when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Old Highway 86 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 Old Highway 86 a good campground?

Old Highway 86 holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 977 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Old Highway 86?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Old Highway 86, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.4 out of 5 from 134 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Old Highway 86 located?

Old Highway 86 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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