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Rising Star Campground is located on the Arkansas River by Pool 3 Lock and Dam. Whether camping, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the sun, this area provides something for everyone.
The campground is popular among fishermen. There is excellent catfish fishing in the tail-waters of Joe Hardin Lock and Dam as well as Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam at the upstream end of Pool 3. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream.
Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways.
On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.
Rising Star Campground offers 25 sites with electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a dump station and a playground.
There is one accessible group shelter that can accommodate up to 60 people; it is for day-use only and must be reserved.
The park is in a forested area along the riverfront, close to the rolling fields of cotton farms. It is 193 feet above sea level; winters are generally mild and summer temperatures reach the upper 90s with high humidity.
Red fox are frequently seen in the park, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores.
Rising Star Park is located 12 miles from Pine Bluff, the home for the Arkansas Railroad Museum, Pine Bluff Regional Park, the Martha Mitchell Home and other points of interest, as well as shopping and groceries.
From Pine Bluff, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 65 south for 7.8 miles to Linwood. Turn left on Blankinship Road, drive 3.5 miles and follow the signs for Rising Star Campground.
Big storm rolled in and had to get off the road. If we’d have had more time, would have stayed longer!
Beautiful no swimming tho. Great campground. Restrooms are very clean.
This is a campground, not a hotel. Clean bathhouses, lovely views, RV sites are level and have water and electricity, but no sewer. There is an easy to use dump site. Trees are amazing and watching river traffic is interesting. Boat ramp and picnic Pavillion are available.
This is a campground not a motel. Good space between sites. Lot of sites back up to the river. The shower house has had a recent upgrade. 4 private bathrooms! Nice and clean! 5 miles off the highway so nice and quiet.
