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Tar Camp

US Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas

Tar Camp in Arkansas. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 168 public campsites we map in Arkansas.

Tar Camp Park is situated near Pool 5 Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River. The campground is known for its beauty and first-class fishing. Whether camping, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the sun, this area provides something for everyone. Recreation The campground is popular among fishermen. There is excellent catfish fishing in the tail-waters of Joe Hardin Lock and Dam as well as Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam at the upstream end of Pool 3.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$26/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Coordinates
34.44972, -92.11250

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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