Bellah Mine
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Gillham · Arkansas · Dequeen Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Dequeen Lake |
| Location | Gillham · Arkansas · Dequeen Lake · 34.12720, -94.40049 · Map |
| Sites | 25 public sites counted from the federal listing — 24 standard electric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 25 of 25 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 25 of 25 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 25 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 25 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 120 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 22 sites · 30 ft: 22 sites · 35 ft: 22 sites · 40 ft: 22 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 5:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 870 386 7511 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-11.
From the official listing
Overview Bellah Mine Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas. Recreation Boating and water sports top the list of recreational activities at the lake, and several boat ramps are provided for campers. Fishing is also a popular pastime, with large mouth bass, small mouth bass, spotted pass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish available in abundance. The lake also has a WMA to allow hunting on the lands around the lake. Except for developed recreation areas and lands in the vicinity of the dam. Game species include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, turkey, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and deer. De Queen Lake does have a designated hiking trail in Pine Ridge Park that is open to the public and hiking/biking activities are welcomed.
Facilities Bellah Mine Campground offers 24 spacious campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Campsites include modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water. Natural Features DeQueen Lake is part of a dam project located on the Rolling Fork River. The dam, completed in 1977, was built for flood control and water supply, and now provides a recreational oasis for thousands of campers each year.
The lake boasts 32 miles of shoreline to its visitors, along with 8,700 acres of rolling green landscape. Nearby Attractions The nearby town of DeQueen, Arkansas, offers gas, grocery and medical services.
Directions, from the listing
From DeQueen, AR, take Highway 71 north for 7 miles. Turn west onto Bellah Mine Road and continue for 5 miles, following signs into the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · De Queen ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPine Ridge
2 mi straight-line · De Queen ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBig Coon Creek
11 mi straight-line · Gillham ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLittle Coon Creek Park
11 mi straight-line · Grannis ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCossatot Reefs
11 mi straight-line · Gillham Arkansas
Trip Card — Bellah Mine
Gillham · Arkansas · Dequeen Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Gillham · Arkansas · Dequeen Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 25 |
| Max RV | Up to 120 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 25 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232522 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.