Can you reserve a site at Notrebes Bend Park?

Yes, Notrebes Bend Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Notrebes Bend Park?

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

Are pets allowed at Notrebes Bend Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Notrebes Bend Park.

Are campfires allowed at Notrebes Bend Park?

Campfires are allowed at Notrebes Bend Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Notrebes Bend Park, Arkansas — 30 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

This small, quiet campground contains 30 campsites and sits on the Arkansas River just below Wilbur D. Mills Dam. It is also along the Mississippi Flyway, the route millions of migratory birds take to get to and from the Gulf of Mexico.

Recreation

Fishing the tailwaters of Wilbur D. Mills Dam attracts anglers with an abundance of largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish, with catfish being a priority to many fishers. Boating, hunting, hiking and birding are also popular pastimes in this area.

Facilities

Notrebes Bend Campground offers 30 campsites with 50 amp electric hookups, drinking water and campfire rings. Twenty-four sites may be reserved. There is a comfort station located in the Campgound offering restrooms and hot showers for park users. There is also a boat ramp for visitors seeking access to the Arkansas River below Wilbur D. Mills Dam.

Natural Features

Notrebes Bend Campground is located on the Arkansas River just below Wilbur D. Mills Dam. The Arkansas River below Wilbur D. Mills meanders for 26 miles before it meets the Mississppi River. Just upriver of the Dam is Pool 2; which includes the Arkansas Post Canal which stretches east to connect with the White River, Merrisach Lake and Coal Pile Lake, a state designated waterfowl rest area.

Nearby Attractions

The Arkansas Post National Memorial marks the spot for the first European village built west of the Mississippi River in 1686. The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge is also nearby, offering excellent fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing.

The facts

30 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: NOTREBES BEND PARK

Site types

30 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, grills, shade.

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30 campsites at Notrebes Bend Park

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
B01	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B02	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B03	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B04	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B05	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B06	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B07	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B08	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B09	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B10	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B11	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B12	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B13	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
B14	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C01	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C02	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C03	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C04	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C05	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C06	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C07	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C08	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C09	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C10	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C11	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C12	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C13	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C14	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C15	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
C16	NOTREBES BEND PARK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From DeWitt Arkansas, take US-165 south for 8.1 miles. Exit onto State Route 44 east and continue south for 5.3 miles to Tichnor. Take Tichnor Blacktop Road for 10 miles, cross the Arkansas Post Canal Bridge, and turn right onto Wilbur D. Mills Road. Continue for 6.5 miles and enter park.

33.98806, -91.30917 · 33°59'17.0"N 91°18'33.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 52°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	52	57	65	73	81	87	90	90	85	75	62	54
Low °F	35	39	46	54	63	70	73	72	66	55	45	38
Precip in	4.8	5.2	5.5	5.8	5.0	3.3	3.0	3.4	2.6	4.5	4.4	6.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 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 Notrebes Bend Park

Can you reserve a site at Notrebes Bend Park?: Yes, Notrebes Bend Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Notrebes Bend Park have?: 30 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Notrebes Bend Park?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Notrebes Bend Park?: Yes, pets are allowed at Notrebes Bend Park.
Does Notrebes Bend Park have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Notrebes Bend Park?: Campfires are allowed at Notrebes Bend Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Notrebes Bend Park

Wilbur D. Mills 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pendleton Bend 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Merrisach Lake 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rising Star 27.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ste Marie Park 40.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tar Camp 55.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pendleton Bend Day Use and Dump Station 3 mi · Activity pass
Merrisach Lake Day Use and Dump Station 3.8 mi · Activity pass
Rising Star Day Use and Dump Station 27.5 mi · Activity pass
Ste Marie Day Use and Dump Station 40.9 mi · Activity pass
Emmett Till Interpretive Center 53.8 mi · Visitor Center
Tar Camp Day Use and Dump Station 55.9 mi · Activity pass

Contact

Phone 870-548-2291
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Notrebes Bend Park