Tar Camp

Arkansas River - Pool 5

🏕️ CampgroundArkansas Post / MerrisachArkansas⭐ 4.4 (180)

🟢 30 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 31 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Tar Camp in Arkansas has 30 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 →👥 7 in a row, TCAM #A-15–TCAM #A-21 next to each othersites D #D-06, #D-09, TCAM #A-11, #A-12, #A-15, #A-16, #A-17, #A-18, #A-19, #A-20, #A-21, #A-23, #C-05, #C-06, #C-07, #C-08, #C-09

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, D #D-03–D #D-05 next to each othersites D #D-03, #D-04, #D-05, #D-10, #D-11, #D-13, #D-14, #D-15, #D-16, TCAM #A-13, #A-14, #C-10

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 D #D-01 & D #D-02 next to each othersites D #D-01, #D-02, #D-08

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites TCAM #A-22

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites D #D-20

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, TCAM #A-24–TCAM #A-26 next to each othersites D #D-07, TCAM #A-24, #A-25, #A-26

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →👥 D #D-21 & D #D-22 next to each othersites D #D-12, #D-21, #D-22

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, TCAM #A-18–TCAM #A-26 next to each othersites D #D-18, TCAM #A-10, #A-15, D #D-02, #D-03, #D-04, #D-05, #D-06, #D-07, #D-08, #D-09, #D-10, #D-11, #D-13, #D-14, TCAM #A-11, #A-12, #A-13, #A-14, #A-16, #A-17, #A-18, #A-19, #A-20, #A-21, #A-22, #A-23, #A-24, #A-25, #A-26, #C-05, #C-06, #C-07, #C-08, #C-09, #C-10

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

Campsite D #D-09 — Campsite D9 — **Site D #D-09** · Campsite D9Aaron Bailey

Campsite TCAM #A-11 — Campsite A11 — **Site TCAM #A-11** · Campsite A11Aaron Bailey

Campsite TCAM #A-12 — Campsite A12 — **Site TCAM #A-12** · Campsite A12Aaron Bailey

Campsite TCAM #A-15 — Campsite A15 — **Site TCAM #A-15** · Campsite A15Aaron Bailey

Campsite TCAM #A-16 — Campsite A16 — **Site TCAM #A-16** · Campsite A16Aaron Bailey

Campsite TCAM #A-16 — photo — **Site TCAM #A-16**

🔭 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

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆180 ratings

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

💡 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.

Is Tar Camp a good campground?

Tar Camp holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 180 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

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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