Arkadelphia, Arkansas, hooks RV travelers with its spot on the Caddo River and doorstep to DeGray Lake's bass fishing and boating. Eighteen parks in our directory deliver cheap stays from $12 a night and quick access to Ouachita National Forest trails. Base your rig here to paddle rivers, hike Caddo Bend, and catch college games at Ouachita Baptist University.
8 parks found
Advertisement
Arkadelphia thrives as home to Ouachita Baptist University and Henderson State University, where autumn football games pack the stands on campus fields off Henderson Street. DeGray Lake, just minutes east via Arkansas Highway 8, lures bass anglers and water-skiers to its 13,800 acres. The Caddo River winds through town, perfect for kayaking past shady bluffs near River Park.
Shouse Ford draws budget campers with rates from $13 nightly along quiet backroads. Arlie Moore at DeGray Lake fits groups seeking 50-amp hookups, dump stations, and lakeside spots for $24. Caddo Drive suits pet owners with pull-through sites, 50-amp power, and dump access from $15 to $20. Iron Mountain Recreation Area tempts hikers starting at $12 amid forest trails.
Arkadelphia stands out for Ouachita Baptist University, Henderson State University, and DeGray Lake recreation. College sports and river paddling on the Caddo River draw crowds. Anglers chase bass across the lake's 13,800 acres while hikers tackle Ouachita National Forest paths like Caddo Bend Trail nearby.
Find top spots like Shouse Ford from $13, Arlie Moore at DeGray Lake for $24, Caddo Drive from $15 to $20, and Iron Mountain Recreation Area from $12. These cluster around DeGray Lake off Highway 8 or along Caddo River routes. All boast amenities like dump stations and 50-amp hookups for easy stays.
Yes, Caddo Drive at DeGray Lake welcomes pets with 50-amp sites, dump station, and pull-throughs from $15 to $20 nightly. This lakeside park lets dogs roam near water access points. Other options like Shouse Ford may allow pets too; check listings for leashed policies amid forest trails.