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Blue Ridge Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Dierks · Arkansas · Dierks Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Dierks Lake |
| Location | Dierks · Arkansas · Dierks Lake · 34.19344, -94.09205 · Map |
| Sites | 20 public sites counted from the federal listing — 20 standard 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 21 of 20 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 21 of 20 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 20 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 20 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 05:00 PM · Out 03:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Amenities, as reported | Drinking waterFish cleaning stationFlush toiletsShowers |
| Phone | 870-286-2346 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
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 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Blue Ridge campground, located on the north end of Dierks Lake, offers a natural feel with incredible fishing in the flooded timberlands along the Saline River. Situated in the heart of the Howard County Wildlife Management Area this area peaks in spring and fall when fishing and hunting are at their best. Blue Ridge is a local hotspot for camping and fishing, with two boat ramps located right in the heart of crappie country.
Recreation Camping
Day use
Boating
Swimming
Facilities 21 Campsites (Overnight)
2 Restrooms 1 Shower Facility
Natural Features The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing. Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the upper reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a variety of waterfowl.
Nearby Attractions A day trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, just 30 miles from the park, is a popular activity. The diamond mine is the only one of its kind in the country, where visitors get to keep any diamonds and semi-precious stones they unearth, regardless of value.
Hot Springs National Park known for its naturally headed springs ust an hours drive away offers a multiple bathouses, resturants, and activies.
Choctaw nation located just an hour away at Brokenbow offers world class gaming casino as well a variet of natural features and resturants
Directions, from the listing
466 Blue Ridge Road
Dierks, AR 71833
From Dierks, AR take Highway 70 East toward Kirby and turn North on Highway 278. Travel Highway 278 approximately 6 miles. Turn west on Blue Ridge Road.
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · Dierks ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOverlook (Dierks Lake)
3 mi straight-line · Dierks ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersJefferson Ridge
4 mi straight-line · DIERKS ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCossatot Reefs
8 mi straight-line · Gillham ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBig Coon Creek
9 mi straight-line · Gillham Arkansas
Trip Card — Blue Ridge Park
Dierks · Arkansas · Dierks Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Dierks · Arkansas · Dierks Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 21 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 20 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10050235 · 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.