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Waveland Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — HAVANA · Arkansas · Blue Mountain Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Blue Mountain Lake |
| Location | HAVANA · Arkansas · Blue Mountain Lake · 35.10750, -93.65806 · Map |
| Sites | 52 public sites counted from the federal listing — 51 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 52 of 52 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 52 of 52 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 52 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 52 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 70 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 50 sites · 30 ft: 49 sites · 35 ft: 43 sites · 40 ft: 34 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 3:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 479-947-2101 |
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 Waveland Park Campground is located on the beautiful Blue Mountain Lake near Waveland, Arkansas.
Visitors are greeted with shaded campsites, spectacular scenery and many outdoor recreation opportunities. Blue Mountain Lake provides the ideal spot to get away from it all, relax and enjoy fishing, boating, hunting, hiking and more. Recreation Families, anglers, boaters, hikers, water skiers and hunters are drawn to the lake for its recreational activities. Forests around the lake are also open to hunting.
The lakeshore around Waveland Park Campground provides prime bank fishing opportunities for crappie, largemouth and white bass, bream and catfish.
Families can make use of the playground and the shady, cypress tree-lined swimming area, as well as the amphitheater, which provides educational programs.
The J. Perry Mikels Blue Mountain Special Use Area on the west end of the lake has a world-class bird dog field trial area that attracts visitors from throughout the United States and several other countries. Anyone may use the facilities to train dogs. Facilities Visitors can select from 51 shaded campsites (all reservable) with electric and water hookups, as well as one group picnic shelter for day use that can accommodate up to 150 people.
Additional amenities include hot showers and a dump station. Anglers and boaters are attracted to the boat ramp and fish cleaning station.
Natural Features Blue Mountain Lake is situated in the shadow of Mt. Magazine, the highest mountain in Arkansas and the tallest between the Rockies and Alleghenies.
Farmland, rolling green mountains and two national forests surround the lake, adding to the natural beauty of the area. The lake shore consists of mixed pine and hardwood forests, wetlands and grasslands, which provide habitat for many native wildlife species. Nearby Attractions The lake is situated between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forest, and Mt. Magazine State Park is within a 30-minute drive. Additional information for local attractions is available at chambers of commerce in nearby towns.
Directions, from the listing
From Booneville, Arkansas, follow State Highway 10 east for 17 miles to Waveland. Turn right on State Highway 309 and drive for one mile. Turn right again onto Waveland Park Road and continue another mile to Blue Mountain Dam, then follow signs into the park.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · HAVANA ArkansasFSU.S. Forest ServiceCove Lake Recreation Area
8 mi straight-line · PARIS ArkansasFSU.S. Forest ServiceSpring Lake Recreation Area
14 mi straight-line · ArkansasFSU.S. Forest ServiceSorghum Hollow
15 mi straight-line · ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersShoal Bay
19 mi straight-line · NEW BLAINE Arkansas
Trip Card — Waveland Park
HAVANA · Arkansas · Blue Mountain Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | HAVANA · Arkansas · Blue Mountain Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 52 |
| Max RV | Up to 70 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 52 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232736 · 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.