Can you reserve a site at Willow Beach?

Yes, Willow Beach is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Willow Beach?

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

Are pets allowed at Willow Beach?

Yes, pets are allowed at Willow Beach.

Willow Beach, Arkansas — 24 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Willow Beach Campground is located near the David D.Terry Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River.

The wealth of recreational opportunities in the Arkansas River Valley provides visitors with endless fun for the whole family. Outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, boating and sightseeing are favorite pastimes.

Recreation

Willow Beach has a boat ramp and offers excellent fishing, especially in the old river cutoffs and the tail-waters of the dam and Murry Lock and Dam upstream. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream in the Arkansas River.

Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways.

On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.

Facilities

Willow Beach Campground offers 21 campsites with electric and water hookups, as well as three reservable group picnic shelters for day use. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.

Natural Features

The park is in a forested area along the riverfront, close to the rolling fields of cotton farms. It is 193 feet above sea level; winters are generally mild and summer temperatures reach the upper 90s with high humidity.

Red fox are frequently seen in the park, along with deer and armadillo, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores.

Nearby Attractions

Little Rock, the state capital and largest city of Arkansas, is just minutes away, offering groceries, gas, restaurants and tourist attractions.

The facts

24 bookable sites
3 sites for day use only
24 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 84 ft
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: WBEA

Site types

21 Standard Electric
3 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

24 campsites at Willow Beach

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
F-01	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	80 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-02	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-03	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	63 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-04	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-05	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-06	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	66 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-07	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	66 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-08	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	58 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-09	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-10	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-11	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-12	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-13	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-14	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	63 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-15	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-16	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	58 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-17	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-18	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-19	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	84 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-20	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	♿ 🐾
F-21	WBEA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	84 ft	8	♿ 🐾
S1	WBEA	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	—	—	75	♿ 🐾
S2	WBEA	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	Riverfront	—	75	♿ 🐾
S3	WBEA	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	—	—	75	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Little Rock, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 165 east for 2.5 miles. Turn right on Colonel Manard Road and continue for three miles. Turn right again onto Blue Heron Parkway and follow signs to Willow Beach Park.

34.69917, -92.13722 · 34°41'57.0"N 92°8'14.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	51	55	64	73	81	88	92	92	85	74	62	53
Low °F	31	34	42	50	59	68	71	70	63	51	40	33
Precip in	3.5	4.0	5.0	5.6	5.1	3.5	3.3	3.2	3.0	4.5	4.7	5.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.1 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 Willow Beach

Can you reserve a site at Willow Beach?: Yes, Willow Beach is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Willow Beach have?: 24 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Willow Beach?: 84 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Willow Beach?: Yes, pets are allowed at Willow Beach.
Does Willow Beach have hookups?: Electric, Water.

Camping near Willow Beach

Tar Camp 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Maumelle 19 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ste Marie Park 31.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Toad Suck 34.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Willow Beach Day Use and Dump Station less than 0.1 mi · Activity pass
William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum 7.7 mi · Facility
Museum of Discovery 8 mi · Facility
Capital Hotel 8.3 mi · Facility
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Visitor Center 9.5 mi · Facility
Tar Camp Day Use and Dump Station 17.3 mi · Activity pass
Ste Marie Day Use and Dump Station 31.8 mi · Activity pass
Lake Sylvia Recreation Area 40.6 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 501-961-1332
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Willow Beach