Pine Ridge
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — De Queen · Arkansas · Dequeen Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Dequeen Lake |
| Location | De Queen · Arkansas · Dequeen Lake · 34.09772, -94.41515 · Map |
| Sites | 38 public sites counted from the federal listing — 26 standard electric; 11 tent only nonelectric; 1 group shelter nonelectric |
| 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 26 of 38 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 26 of 38 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 38 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 38 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 84 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 33 sites · 30 ft: 33 sites · 35 ft: 32 sites · 40 ft: 31 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 06:00 PM · Out 05:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 11 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat rampFish cleaning stationWater spigots |
| Phone | 870-642-6111 |
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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 Pine Ridge Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas. Recreation Boating and water sports top the list of recreational actives 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 Arkansas Game and Fish Commission have also stocked hybrid striped bass in the lake.
There are plenty of opportunities for hunting on the lands around the lake. Except for developed recreation areas and lands in the vicinity of the dam, all project lands are open to the public for hunting. Game species include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, turkey, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and deer.
Although DeQueen Lake does not have a designated hiking trail, the vast expanse of land is open to the public and hiking activities are welcomed anywhere on project lands. Facilities Pine Ridge Campground offers 35 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 3 miles. Turn west onto DeQueen Lake Road and continue for 5.5 miles, then turn west again onto County Road and follow signs into the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — Pine Ridge
De Queen · Arkansas · Dequeen Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | De Queen · Arkansas · Dequeen Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 26 |
| Max RV | Up to 84 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 38 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232671 · 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.