Blue Ridge Park
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Blue Ridge campground, located on the north end of Dierks Lake, offers a natural feel with incredible fishing in the flooded timberlands along the Saline River. Situated in the heart of the Howard County Wildlife Management Area this area peaks in spring and fall when fishing and hunting are at their best. Blue Ridge is a local hotspot for camping and fishing, with two boat ramps located right in the heart of crappie country. Keep reading
Recreation Camping Day use Boating Swimming Facilities 21 Campsites (Overnight) 2 Restrooms 1 Shower Facility Natural Features The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing. Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the upper reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a variety of waterfowl. Nearby Attractions A day trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, just 30 miles from the park, is a popular activity. The diamond mine is the only one of its kind in the country, where visitors get to keep any diamonds and semi-precious stones they unearth, regardless of value. Hot Springs National Park known for its naturally headed springs ust an hours drive away offers a multiple bathouses, resturants, and activies. Choctaw nation located just an hour away at Brokenbow offers world class gaming casino as well a variet of natural features and resturants
The sites · 21
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Loop | Site 1 | management | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 10 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 11 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 12 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 13 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 14 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 15 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 16 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 17 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 3 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 4 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 5 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 6 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 7 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 8 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Main Loop | Site 9 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| South Loop | Site 18 | standard electric | — | 50 | |
| South Loop | Site 19 | standard electric | — | 50 | |
| South Loop | Site 20 | standard electric | — | 50 | |
| South Loop | Site 21 | standard electric | — | 50 | |
| South Loop | Site 22 | standard electric | — | 50 |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in AR-04. This member’s public-lands record →