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River Road

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🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.3 (66)
River Road
🟢 16 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Fri Nov 6–Mon Nov 9
Availability checked 16h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 22 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

River Road in Arkansas has 16 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Nov 6–Mon Nov 9. 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 6 – Mon Nov 93 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 RROA #001 & RROA #002 next to each othersites #001, #002, #004, #011, #014, #015
Sat Nov 7 – Tue Nov 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #008
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →👥 RROA #009 & RROA #010 next to each othersites #003, #009, #010
Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →sites #007, #013
Mon Nov 9 – Wed Nov 112 nightsbook these dates →sites #005
Thu Nov 12 – Sun Nov 153 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #012
Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #003, #012
Tue Nov 17 – Fri Nov 203 nightsbook these dates →sites #008

📷 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 RROA #001 — A photo of Site 001 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with No Ameni
Site RROA #001 · A photo of Site 001 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with No AmeniLisa Owens
Campsite RROA #001 — A photo of Site 001 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic T
Site RROA #001 · A photo of Site 001 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic TLisa Owens
Campsite RROA #002 — A photo of Site 002 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with No Ameni
Site RROA #002 · A photo of Site 002 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with No AmeniLisa Owens
Campsite RROA #002 — A photo of Site 002 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with No Ameni
Site RROA #002 · A photo of Site 002 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with No AmeniLisa Owens
Campsite RROA #004 — A photo of Site 004 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic T
Site RROA #004 · A photo of Site 004 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic TLisa Owens
Campsite RROA #004 — A photo of Site 004 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic T
Site RROA #004 · A photo of Site 004 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic TLisa Owens
Campsite RROA #011 — A photo of Site 011 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic T
Site RROA #011 · A photo of Site 011 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic TLisa Owens
Campsite RROA #011 — A photo of Site 011 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic T
Site RROA #011 · A photo of Site 011 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic TLisa Owens
Campsite RROA #014 — A photo of Site 014 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Electric
Site RROA #014 · A photo of Site 014 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with ElectricLisa Owens
Campsite RROA #014 — A photo of Site 014 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic T
Site RROA #014 · A photo of Site 014 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Picnic TLisa Owens
Campsite RROA #015 — River Road Site #15
Site RROA #015 · River Road Site #15Nimrod Lake
Campsite RROA #015 — A photo of Site 015 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with Electric
Site RROA #015 · A photo of Site 015 of Loop RROA at RIVER ROAD with ElectricLisa Owens
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 24.4 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Tesla Destination Charger24.4 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 25 openings at River Road over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 15 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

💵 $23–$75/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆66 ratings
5★38
4★16
3★7
2★1
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.1/4
Verizon1.1/4
T-Mobile0.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ River Road FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at River Road?

River Road 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 River Road?

Campsite fees at River Road run about $23–$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 River Road when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like River Road 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 River Road?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at River Road over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 15 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 River Road a good campground?

River Road holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 66 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at River Road?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at River Road, AT&T rates highest at 1.1 out of 5 from 26 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is River Road located?

River Road 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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