Rising Star

Arkansas River - Pool 3

🏕️ CampgroundArkansas Post / MerrisachArkansas⭐ 4.7 (173)

🟢 15 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 24 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

Rising Star in Arkansas has 15 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 →👥 4 in a row, RSTA #C-12–RSTA #C-15 next to each othersites #B-01, #B-02, #B-03, #B-04, #B-05, #B-06, #B-08, #C-03, #C-04, #C-05, #C-06, #C-07, #C-08, #C-09, #C-10, #C-12, #C-13, #C-14, #C-15

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 RSTA #C-01 & RSTA #C-02 next to each othersites #B-07, #B-09, #C-01, #C-02, #C-11

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, RSTA #C-09–RSTA #C-15 next to each othersites #B-01, #B-02, #B-03, #B-04, #B-05, #B-06, #B-07, #B-08, #B-09, #C-01, #C-02, #C-04, #C-05, #C-06, #C-07, #C-08, #C-09, #C-10, #C-11, #C-12, #C-13, #C-14, #C-15

Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #C-03

Thu Oct 1 – Sun Oct 43 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #C-03

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →👥 RSTA #C-05 & RSTA #C-06 next to each othersites #C-05, #C-06

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →sites #C-04, #C-09

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites #C-10

🔭 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

💵 $26–$75/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.7★★★★★173 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Rising Star FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Rising Star?

Rising Star 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 Rising Star?

Campsite fees at Rising Star run about $26–$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 Rising Star when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Rising Star 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 Rising Star a good campground?

Rising Star holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 173 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Rising Star located?

Rising Star 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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