Caddo Drive Day Use
Campground · Arkansas · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 50
- People per site
- 419 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Caddo Drive Campground and Day Use area sits along the pristine shores of Degray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. The area offers stunning scenery and panoramic views, and Caddo was awarded one of Americas Top 25 Scenic Views.
Recreation
DeGray Lake hosts thousands of professional fishing tournaments, triathlons and it is one of the most popular swimming destinations in the region. The area is also ideal for boating and jet skiing.
Facilities
Caddo Drive offers a mix of RV, standard and tent-only campsites, each with electric hookups. Other amenities include flush toilets, heated showers, a boat ramp, swimming beach, and a reservable group use shelter.
To see USACE DeGray Lake Virtual Tour,click here
Natural Features
The pavilion is situated on a tree-covered ridge that joins a bluff. Degray Lake encompasses 13,500 water acres, with 207 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 47 feet.
Nearby Attractions
The DeGray Lake State Resort Park lies on the northern shores of the lake, and kayaking tours, golf, tennis courts and a horseback riding trail are available.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: 1
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
1 campsite at Caddo Drive Day Use
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caddo Drive Pavilion | 1 | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | Lakefront | — | 50 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Interstate 30 take exit 78. Merge onto State Highway 7 north for 6 miles. Turn left onto Edgewood Road and continue 3 miles to Caddo Drive.
34.26089, -93.18597 · 34°15'39.2"N 93°11'9.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 91°F in Aug, down to 50°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 50 | 55 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 87 | 91 | 91 | 85 | 74 | 61 | 53 |
| Low °F | 30 | 33 | 41 | 49 | 59 | 67 | 71 | 69 | 62 | 51 | 40 | 33 |
| Precip in | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 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 Caddo Drive Day Use
- Can you reserve a site at Caddo Drive Day Use?
- Yes, Caddo Drive Day Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Caddo Drive Day Use have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Caddo Drive Day Use?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Caddo Drive Day Use.
- Does Caddo Drive Day Use have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
Camping near Caddo Drive Day Use
- Caddo Drive 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Edgewood 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Arlie Moore Day Use 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Arlie Moore 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Oak Bower Group Use Area 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alpine Ridge 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Iron Mountain 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Highway 7 Recreation Area 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Shouse Ford 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lower Lake Recreation Area 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gulpha Gorge Campground 20.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mid America Science Museum 18.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 870-246-5501
- Email degray.lake@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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