Pendleton Bend

Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool

🏕️ CampgroundArkansas Post / MerrisachArkansas⭐ 4.0 (162)

🟢 22 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Tue Nov 3–Fri Nov 6

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

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 32 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Pendleton Bend in Arkansas has 22 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Nov 3–Fri Nov 6. 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

Tue Nov 3 – Fri Nov 63 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h ago👥 4 in a row, A #A-15–A #A-18 next to each othersites A #A-01, #A-02, #A-03, #A-04, #A-06, #A-07, #A-08, #A-09, #A-11, #A-13, #A-15, #A-16, #A-17, #A-18, B #B-01, #B-02, #B-03, #B-04, #B-06, #B-07, #B-08, #B-09, #B-10, #C-03

Wed Nov 4 – Fri Nov 62 nightsbook these dates →sites B #C-02

Thu Nov 5 – Sun Nov 83 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #A-05

Fri Nov 6 – Mon Nov 93 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, A #A-15–A #A-18 next to each othersites B #B-05, A #A-03, #A-04, #A-05, #A-06, #A-07, #A-08, #A-09, #A-11, #A-15, #A-16, #A-17, #A-18, B #B-01, #B-02, #B-03, #B-04, #B-06, #B-08, #B-09, #B-10

Sat Nov 7 – Tue Nov 103 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A-01

Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, B #C-01–B #C-03 next to each othersites B #C-01, #C-02, #C-03

Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A-13

Mon Nov 9 – Wed Nov 112 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A-02

📷 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 A #A-01 — Pendleton Bend A-01 Fire Ring + Prep Table — **Site A #A-01** · Pendleton Bend A-01 Fire Ring + Prep TableUSACE

Campsite A #A-01 — Pendleton Bend A-01 Parking — **Site A #A-01** · Pendleton Bend A-01 ParkingUSACE

Campsite A #A-02 — Pendleton Bend A-02 Driveway — **Site A #A-02** · Pendleton Bend A-02 DrivewayUSACE

Campsite A #A-02 — Pendleton Bend A-02 Breaker Box. 20/30/50A — **Site A #A-02** · Pendleton Bend A-02 Breaker Box. 20/30/50AUSACE

Campsite A #A-03 — Pendleton Bend A-03 Breaker Box. 20/30/50A — **Site A #A-03** · Pendleton Bend A-03 Breaker Box. 20/30/50AUSACE

Campsite A #A-03 — Pendleton Bend A-03 Parking — **Site A #A-03** · Pendleton Bend A-03 ParkingUSACE

Campsite A #A-04 — Pendleton Bend A-04 Overview — **Site A #A-04** · Pendleton Bend A-04 OverviewUSACE

Campsite A #A-04 — Pendleton Bend A-04 Parking — **Site A #A-04** · Pendleton Bend A-04 ParkingUSACE

Campsite A #A-06 — Pendleton Bend A-06 Picnic Shelter — **Site A #A-06** · Pendleton Bend A-06 Picnic ShelterUSACE

Campsite A #A-06 — Pendleton Bend A-06 Driveway — **Site A #A-06** · Pendleton Bend A-06 DrivewayUSACE

Campsite A #A-07 — Pendleton Bend A-07 Overview — **Site A #A-07** · Pendleton Bend A-07 OverviewUSACE

Campsite A #A-07 — Pendleton Bend A-07 Driveway — **Site A #A-07** · Pendleton Bend A-07 DrivewayUSACE

🔭 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

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

💵 $22–$75/nightGroup Picnic AreaStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.0★★★★☆161 ratings

5★71

4★49

3★21

2★14

1★6

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.6/4

AT&T1.3/4

T-Mobile1.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Pendleton Bend FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Pendleton Bend?

Pendleton Bend 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 Pendleton Bend?

Campsite fees at Pendleton Bend run about $22–$75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Pendleton Bend when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Pendleton Bend 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 Pendleton Bend?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Pendleton Bend over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 34 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 Pendleton Bend a good campground?

Pendleton Bend holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 162 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Pendleton Bend?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Pendleton Bend, Verizon rates highest at 1.6 out of 5 from 67 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Pendleton Bend located?

Pendleton Bend is located in Arkansas Post / Merrisach, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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