Oak Bower Group Use Area
Campground · Arkansas · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 50
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 423 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Unique to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oak Bower is located along the Bill Hill Creek arm of DeGray Lake. This quality group use camping facility offers sleeping cabins, a large dining hall and kitchen, shower houses and playground equipment. Oak Bower is an ideal location for family reunions, company retreats and large group outings. For more information or to schedule a tour call 870-246-5501. To see USACE DeGray Lake Virtual Tour click here
Recreation
Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake.
The lake is also stocked with a variety of game fish, including plenty of hybrid striped bass, making it an ideal area for both boat and bank fishing.
Numerous hiking and bike riding trails wind around the lake shore, including the Arlie Moore Interpretive Trail which is located a short drive away.
Facilities
ITEMS GROUPS WILL NEED
1. Food
2. Sleeping apparel, including bedrolls, air mattresses, pillows and blankets.
3. Cookware, dishwashing soap, plates, glasses and dishes.
4. Lawn chairs, flashlights, first aid kit and radios.
FURNISHED BY THE CORPS
1. Seven sleeping shelters (4 bunks each) with heat and air conditioning units.
2. Dining Hall and full Kitchen that seats up to 150 people.
3. Restrooms and showers.
4. Drinking fountain.
5. Jug filler fountains.
6. Group size grill.
7. Internet access in dining facility.
Natural Features
Degray Lake is one of the region's five Diamond Lakes, known for their crystal clear waters. The lake flows from the Caddo River in western Arkansas and spans 13,500 surface acres.
Nearby Attractions
The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline.
The Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are both located nearby.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: 1
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, picnic tables.
1 campsite at Oak Bower Group Use Area
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 10:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Bower Cabins | 1 | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | Lakefront | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Interstate 30, take exit 78 and merge onto State Highway 7 north for 9 miles. Turn left onto Arlie Moore Road for 1.1 miles. Turn right onto Chestnut Dr for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Oak Bower Rd and follow into Group Use Area.
34.28916, -93.20176 · 34°17'21.0"N 93°12'6.3"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, 3.9 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 Oak Bower Group Use Area
- Can you reserve a site at Oak Bower Group Use Area?
- Yes, Oak Bower Group Use Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Oak Bower Group Use Area have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Oak Bower Group Use Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Oak Bower Group Use Area.
- Does Oak Bower Group Use Area have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Oak Bower Group Use Area?
- Campfires are allowed at Oak Bower Group Use Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Oak Bower Group Use Area
- Arlie Moore 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Arlie Moore Day Use 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Caddo Drive 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Caddo Drive Day Use 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Edgewood 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alpine Ridge 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Shouse Ford 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Iron Mountain 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Highway 7 Recreation Area 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lower Lake Recreation Area 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mid America Science Museum 16.5 mi · Facility
- Camp Clearfork 18.7 mi · Campground
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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