Can you reserve a site at Waveland Park?

Yes, Waveland Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Waveland Park?

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

Are campfires allowed at Waveland Park?

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

Waveland Park, Arkansas — 52 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Waveland Park Campground is located on the beautiful Blue Mountain Lake near Waveland, Arkansas.

Visitors are greeted with shaded campsites, spectacular scenery and many outdoor recreation opportunities. Blue Mountain Lake provides the ideal spot to get away from it all, relax and enjoy fishing, boating, hunting, hiking and more.

Recreation

Families, anglers, boaters, hikers, water skiers and hunters are drawn to the lake for its recreational activities. Forests around the lake are also open to hunting. The lakeshore around Waveland Park Campground provides prime bank fishing opportunities for crappie, largemouth and white bass, bream and catfish. Families can make use of the playground and the shady, cypress tree-lined swimming area, as well as the amphitheater, which provides educational programs. The J. Perry Mikels Blue Mountain Special Use Area on the west end of the lake has a world-class bird dog field trial area that attracts visitors from throughout the United States and several other countries. Anyone may use the facilities to train dogs.

Facilities

Visitors can select from 51 shaded campsites (all reservable) with electric and water hookups, as well as one group picnic shelter for day use that can accommodate up to 150 people.

Additional amenities include hot showers and a dump station. Anglers and boaters are attracted to the boat ramp and fish cleaning station.

Natural Features

Blue Mountain Lake is situated in the shadow of Mt. Magazine, the highest mountain in Arkansas and the tallest between the Rockies and Alleghenies.

Farmland, rolling green mountains and two national forests surround the lake, adding to the natural beauty of the area. The lake shore consists of mixed pine and hardwood forests, wetlands and grasslands, which provide habitat for many native wildlife species.

Nearby Attractions

The lake is situated between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forest, and Mt. Magazine State Park is within a 30-minute drive. Additional information for local attractions is available at chambers of commerce in nearby towns.

The facts

52 bookable sites
1 site for day use only
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 150 people per site
Loops: WAVE

Site types

51 Standard Electric
1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Shade

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

Book on Recreation.gov

52 campsites at Waveland Park

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
02	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
03	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	70 ft	8
04	WAVE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	32 ft	8
05	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
06	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
07	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8
08	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	70 ft	8
09	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
10	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	51 ft	8
11	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
12	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8
13	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
14	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8
15	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
16	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
17	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	48 ft	8
18	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	48 ft	8
19	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	46 ft	8
20	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	48 ft	8
21	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	48 ft	8
22	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	48 ft	8
23	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	48 ft	8
24	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	46 ft	8
25	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	54 ft	8
26	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
27	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	54 ft	8
28	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
29	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	54 ft	8
30	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	8
31	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	56 ft	8
32	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
33	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
34	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	33 ft	8
35	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	34 ft	8
36	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	37 ft	8
37	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	29 ft	8
38	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
39	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	39 ft	8
40	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8
41	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8
42	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	39 ft	8
43	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
44	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	48 ft	8
45	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	39 ft	8
46	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
47	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8
48	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	57 ft	8
49	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
50	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	48 ft	8
51	WAVE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	18 ft	8
GS1	WAVE	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Paved	—	150

Getting there

From Booneville, Arkansas, follow State Highway 10 east for 17 miles to Waveland. Turn right on State Highway 309 and drive for one mile. Turn right again onto Waveland Park Road and continue another mile to Blue Mountain Dam, then follow signs into the park.

35.10750, -93.65806 · 35°6'27.0"N 93°39'29.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 50°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	50	56	64	73	80	88	93	93	86	75	62	52
Low °F	28	31	38	47	57	65	69	68	60	48	38	30
Precip in	3.4	3.4	4.9	4.9	5.0	3.7	3.8	3.6	4.0	3.8	4.6	4.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 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 Waveland Park

Can you reserve a site at Waveland Park?: Yes, Waveland Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Waveland Park have?: 52 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Waveland Park?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Does Waveland Park have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Waveland Park?: Campfires are allowed at Waveland Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Waveland Park

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Spring Lake Recreation Area 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sorghum Hollow 14.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shoal Bay 19 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sunlight Bay 22.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spadra 24.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Carter Cove 25.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aux Arc 26.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Huckleberry Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area 11.1 mi · Facility
Jack Creek Recreation Area 11.8 mi · Campground
Fourche Mountain Recreation Area 21 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 479-947-2101
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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