By:
Submission
Tar Camp Park is situated near Pool 5 Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River.
The campground is known for its beauty and first-class fishing. 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.
Tar Camp Campground offers more than 50 sites, most with electric and water hookups. Each campsite has a movable lamp post and grill, as well as campfire rings and picnic tables.
Two large group picnic shelters that can each accommodate up to 60 people each can be reserved for day use.
A rock climbing wall and basketball court provide additional recreation opportunities.
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.
Little Rock, the state capital and largest city in Arkansas, is only a short drive away and offers many amenities and cultural attractions.
The nearby town of Pine Bluff is 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 Redfield, Arkansas, take State Route 46 east to State Route 365. Turn left and go 1 block, then turn right and drive 4 miles to Tar Camp Park. Follow signs into the campground.
Great park outside of Little Rock. Almost every site is against the river. It's very quiet during the week. Weekends are busier, but still not too crazy. I stayed for 2 weeks. Most of their picnic tables are covered and each site had a pole for a light, or trash, however you like to to camp... 🙂.
The campsites are nice with shelters over the picnic tables, nice views of the river, and level, paved pads. The campground needs some attention. There were no dumpsters in our area, there were no hosts available, and the showers could use some attention as well.
We wanted a quiet spot in nature to rest this weekend and we picked Tar Camp Park because we had never visited. What a beautiful surprise! You even get a boat show with barge runs and tugs blaring horns at children waving. It's pristine and quiet rest on the Arkansas River. Visit soon!
***Still need the dump station finished!***
Lots of tiny bugs in bathroom, all surfaces. Showers were nice but barely warm.
Beautiful water view!
This is a ACOE campground along the Arkansas River. Nice option to camp a night or a couple of weeks. It’s very clean and well maintained. Warm showers and good restroom facilities. There is a playground for the kids and shore fishing for all.
