Tar Camp

Arkansas River - Pool 5

🏕️ CampgroundArkansas Post / MerrisachArkansas⭐ 4.4 (184)

🟢 15 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 31 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

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

📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Tar Camp in Arkansas has 15 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 →👥 5 in a row, TCAM #C-06–D #D-10 next to each othersites D #D-01, #D-02, #D-03, #D-04, #D-06, #D-07, #D-08, #D-09, #D-10, #D-11, #D-13, #D-14, #D-15, #D-16, #D-17, #D-18, #D-19, #D-20, #D-22, TCAM #A-10, #A-11, #A-12, #A-13, #A-14, #A-15, #A-16, #A-17, #A-18, #A-19, #A-20, #A-21, #A-22, #A-23, #A-24, #A-25, #A-26, #C-06

Tue Nov 3 – Thu Nov 52 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h ago👥 TCAM #C-08 & TCAM #C-09 next to each othersites TCAM #C-08, #C-09

Fri Nov 6 – Mon Nov 93 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, TCAM #A-18–TCAM #A-26 next to each othersites D #D-01, #D-02, #D-04, #D-06, #D-07, #D-08, #D-09, #D-10, #D-11, #D-13, #D-14, #D-15, #D-16, #D-17, #D-18, TCAM #A-10, #A-11, #A-12, #A-13, #A-14, #A-15, #A-16, #A-17, #A-18, #A-19, #A-20, #A-21, #A-22, #A-23, #A-24, #A-25, #A-26, #C-06

Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, D #D-19–D #D-22 next to each othersites D #D-19, #D-20, #D-21, #D-22, TCAM #C-05, #C-08

Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →sites D #D-03

Tue Nov 10 – Fri Nov 133 nightsbook these dates →sites D #D-02

Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 D #D-21 & D #D-22 next to each othersites D #D-03, #D-19, #D-21, #D-22, TCAM #C-05, #C-08

Fri Nov 13 – Sun Nov 152 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites D #D-05

📷 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 D #D-01 — Campsite D1 — **Site D #D-01** · Campsite D1Aaron Bailey

Campsite D #D-02 — Campsite D2 — **Site D #D-02** · Campsite D2Aaron Bailey

Campsite D #D-03 — Campsite D3 — **Site D #D-03** · Campsite D3Aaron Bailey

Campsite D #D-06 — Campsite D6 — **Site D #D-06** · Campsite D6Aaron Bailey

Campsite D #D-07 — Campsite D7 — **Site D #D-07** · Campsite D7Aaron Bailey

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 21.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America21.3 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.4 midirections →

⚡ IONNA23.0 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

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

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

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆184 ratings

5★116

4★41

3★21

2★3

1★3

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.3/4

Verizon1.8/4

AT&T1.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Tar Camp FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Tar Camp?

Tar Camp 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 Tar Camp?

Campsite fees at Tar Camp 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 Tar Camp when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Tar Camp 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 Tar Camp?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Tar Camp over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 30 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 Tar Camp a good campground?

Tar Camp holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 184 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Tar Camp?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Tar Camp, T-Mobile rates highest at 2.3 out of 5 from 16 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Tar Camp located?

Tar Camp 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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