Can you reserve a site at Bellah Mine?

Yes, Bellah Mine is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Bellah Mine?

120 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at Bellah Mine?

Campfires are allowed at Bellah Mine. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Bellah Mine, Arkansas — 25 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Bellah Mine Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.

Recreation

Boating and water sports top the list of recreational activities at the lake, and several boat ramps are provided for campers. Fishing is also a popular pastime, with large mouth bass, small mouth bass, spotted pass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish available in abundance. The lake also has a WMA to allow hunting on the lands around the lake. Except for developed recreation areas and lands in the vicinity of the dam. Game species include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, turkey, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and deer. De Queen Lake does have a designated hiking trail in Pine Ridge Park that is open to the public and hiking/biking activities are welcomed.

Facilities

Bellah Mine Campground offers 24 spacious campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Campsites include modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water.

Natural Features

DeQueen Lake is part of a dam project located on the Rolling Fork River. The dam, completed in 1977, was built for flood control and water supply, and now provides a recreational oasis for thousands of campers each year.

The lake boasts 32 miles of shoreline to its visitors, along with 8,700 acres of rolling green landscape.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of DeQueen, Arkansas, offers gas, grocery and medical services.

The facts

25 bookable sites
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 120 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: BELLAH MINE

Site types

24 Standard Electric
1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Grills
Shade

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

25 campsites at Bellah Mine

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
01	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8
02	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8
03	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	95 ft	8
04	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	95 ft	8
05	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	95 ft	8
06	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	95 ft	8
07	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	95 ft	8
08	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	95 ft	8
09	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	82 ft	8
10	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	85 ft	8
11	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8
12	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8
13	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	60 ft	8
14	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	68 ft	8
15	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	85 ft	8
16	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8
17	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	86 ft	8
18	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	75 ft	8
19	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	66 ft	8
20	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	120 ft	8
21	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	68 ft	8
22	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	78 ft	8
23	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Lakefront	66 ft	8
24	BELLAH MINE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Lakefront	95 ft	8
S01	BELLAH MINE	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	—	—	50	♿

Getting there

From DeQueen, AR, take Highway 71 north for 7 miles. Turn west onto Bellah Mine Road and continue for 5 miles, following signs into the campground.

34.12720, -94.40049 · 34°7'37.9"N 94°24'1.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Aug, down to 55°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	55	59	67	75	82	89	93	93	88	77	65	56
Low °F	31	35	42	50	60	68	71	70	63	51	40	34
Precip in	2.9	3.3	4.0	4.7	5.1	4.3	3.0	2.6	3.4	3.8	3.2	4.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bellah Mine

Can you reserve a site at Bellah Mine?: Yes, Bellah Mine is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bellah Mine have?: 25 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Bellah Mine?: 120 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Does Bellah Mine have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Bellah Mine?: Campfires are allowed at Bellah Mine. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Bellah Mine

Oak Grove (AR) 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Ridge 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Coon Creek 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Coon Creek Park 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cossatot Reefs 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jefferson Ridge 15.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) 17.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Blue Ridge Park 18.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bellah Mine Day Use Pass less than 0.1 mi · Activity pass
Oak Grove Day Use 2.1 mi · Activity pass
Big Coon Day Use Pass 11 mi · Activity pass
Shady Lake 26.8 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 870 386 7511
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.

Bellah Mine