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Cherokee (Arkansas River)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Morrilton · Arkansas · Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake |
| Location | Morrilton · Arkansas · Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake · 35.13052, -92.78681 · Map |
| Sites | 33 public sites counted from the federal listing — 30 standard electric; 2 group shelter electric; 1 rv 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 35 of 33 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 35 of 33 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 33 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 33 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 60 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 33 sites · 30 ft: 33 sites · 35 ft: 33 sites · 40 ft: 33 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 04:00 PM · Out 03:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 35 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat rampDump station |
| Phone | 501-340-1003 |
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 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview PLEASE NOTE: This is Cherokee Park on the Arkansas River in Morrilton, Arkansas. This is not Cherokee Park at Greers Ferry.
You can download a park map HERE You can download a Customer Comment card HERE Special Event Permit
Recreation Camping, picnics, boating, fishing, and nature watching are all highly prized at Cherokee park.
Facilities Cherokee Campground offers 33 spacious campsites with 30 or 50 amp electric hookups and water, along with two large group picnic shelters. Amenities include a dock, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.
Natural Features The campground is set on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools used to help ships navigate upstream toward Oklahoma.
The Arkansas River is one of the Mississippi's largest tributaries, flowing 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through to Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Wintering eagles can be seen in large numbers along the Arkansas River. Most of these eagles migrate from Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes region.
Contact Info For local information, please call (501) 500-1787 or call (501) 340-1004 for general information. Nearby Attractions Petit Jean State park is only a short drive away.
Charges & Cancellations Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window
Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center
For specific information about fees and cancellations/Changes please visit: Rules and Regulations
Directions, from the listing
From Highway 64 in Morrilton, take AR 21 South. Then take Quincy drive to Cherokee Park.
Nearest federal campgrounds
14 mi straight-line · Bigelow ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOld Post Road
23 mi straight-line · RUSSELLVILLE ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRiver Road
24 mi straight-line · Plainview ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersQuarry Cove
24 mi straight-line · PLAINVIEW ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCarden Point
26 mi straight-line · PLAINVIEW Arkansas
Trip Card — Cherokee (Arkansas River)
Morrilton · Arkansas · Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Morrilton · Arkansas · Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 35 |
| Max RV | Up to 60 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 33 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10124956 · 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.