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Stephens Park

Lake Ouachita

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.4 (209)
Stephens Park
🟢 18 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Tue Nov 3–Thu Nov 5
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 7 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Stephens Park in Arkansas has 18 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Nov 3–Thu Nov 5. 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 – Thu Nov 52 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #8 & A #9 next to each othersites #8, #9
Fri Nov 6 – Sun Nov 82 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #1
Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →sites #9
Wed Nov 11 – Fri Nov 132 nightsbook these dates →sites #5
Thu Nov 12 – Sun Nov 153 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 8h agosites #2
Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #2
Sun Nov 15 – Wed Nov 183 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, A #4–A #7 next to each othersites #4, #5, #6, #7
Mon Nov 16 – Thu Nov 193 nightsbook these dates →sites #8

📷 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 #8 — SP8
Site A #8 · SP8USACE
Campsite A #8 — SP8
Site A #8 · SP8USACE
Campsite A #9 — SP9
Site A #9 · SP9USACE
Campsite A #9 — SP9
Site A #9 · SP9USACE
Campsite A #1 — SP1
Site A #1 · SP1USACE
Campsite A #1 — SP1
Site A #1 · SP1USACE
Campsite A #5 — SP5
Site A #5 · SP5USACE
Campsite A #5 — SP5
Site A #5 · SP5USACE
Campsite A #2 — SP2
Site A #2 · SP2USACE
Campsite A #2 — SP2
Site A #2 · SP2USACE
Campsite A #4 — SP4
Site A #4 · SP4USACE
Campsite A #4 — SP4
Site A #4 · SP4USACE
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 8.4 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 ChargePoint8.4 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 Stephens Park over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 6–52 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.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30–$50/nightRv Electric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆209 ratings
5★131
4★50
3★14
2★9
1★5
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.9/4
AT&T2.7/4
T-Mobile1.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Stephens Park FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Stephens Park?

Stephens Park 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 Stephens Park?

Campsite fees at Stephens Park run about $30–$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 Stephens Park when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Stephens Park 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 Stephens Park?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Stephens Park over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 6–52 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 Stephens Park a good campground?

Stephens Park holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 209 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Stephens Park?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Stephens Park, Verizon rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 79 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Stephens Park located?

Stephens Park 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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