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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (311)
What Guests Are Saying
Pendleton Bend is a well-maintained campground with friendly hosts and ample space between sites, making it a great choice for families. Many visitors appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful views along the Arkansas River, and abundant wildlife. While some minor issues like rough entry roads and limited cell reception exist, the overall experience is positive, with many returning for the peaceful atmosphere and scenic surroundings.
What Guests Are Saying
Pendleton Bend is a well-maintained campground with friendly hosts and ample space between sites, making it a great choice for families. Many visitors appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful views along the Arkansas River, and abundant wildlife. While some minor issues like rough entry roads and limited cell reception exist, the overall experience is positive, with many returning for the peaceful atmosphere and scenic surroundings.
Review Summary
Tommy P
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B-08, Loop: B
This made 26 years we been there every thing was good hopefully be back next year
David H
VerifiedMay 1, 2021 • Stayed at: B-02, Loop: B
The sites are nice and large and some have spectacular views - a great value for the price.
Theresa B
VerifiedMay 1, 2021 • Stayed at: A-01, Loop: A
Clean,large sites,nice staff.
David H
VerifiedMay 1, 2021 • Stayed at: B-02, Loop: B
The sites are nice and large and some have spectacular views - a great value for the price.
Theresa B
VerifiedMay 1, 2021 • Stayed at: A-01, Loop: A
Clean,large sites,nice staff.
Edwin L
VerifiedApril 27, 2021 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: B
We only stop for overnight but was pleasant and quiet. A lot boats going to ramp but otherwise ok. Will come back to stay longer when traveling thru again.
Edwin L
VerifiedApril 27, 2021 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: B
We only stop for overnight but was pleasant and quiet. A lot boats going to ramp but otherwise ok. Will come back to stay longer when traveling thru again.
Casey A
VerifiedApril 6, 2021 • Stayed at: A-12, Loop: A
The park attendants were hands down the nicest people I've ever met.
The bathhouses were kept clean although there were broken water fixtures and the doors were not able to be locked. Not major, but definitely an inconvenience.
The picnic table wasn't concrete which was so much nicer than the concrete ones and having it covered is a must for our family, so that was nice.
However, the campsites were overgrown with tall grass and weeds and so full of armadillo holes that it was nearly impossible for several of our guests to walk across the grassy areas without stumbling. The kids basically had to play in the road the entire time.
I would really like to see something done about the grounds.
Our site had 3 vehicles max allowed, but there wasn't enough space to park all three cars so we had to play musical cars constantly and it was extremely annoying. They either need wider pads or gaveled areas to the sides of the pads to park additional cars. I do not like parking in the grass incase it rains and gets muddy. I was also threatened with ticket for parking in the grass so apparently they don't want you doing it either, but I wasn't sure what else to do.
It's not a bad place to stay, there are just other parks nearby that I will be choosing over this one in the future.
Casey A
VerifiedApril 6, 2021 • Stayed at: A-12, Loop: A
The park attendants were hands down the nicest people I've ever met.
The bathhouses were kept clean although there were broken water fixtures and the doors were not able to be locked. Not major, but definitely an inconvenience.
The picnic table wasn't concrete which was so much nicer than the concrete ones and having it covered is a must for our family, so that was nice.
However, the campsites were overgrown with tall grass and weeds and so full of armadillo holes that it was nearly impossible for several of our guests to walk across the grassy areas without stumbling. The kids basically had to play in the road the entire time.
I would really like to see something done about the grounds.
Our site had 3 vehicles max allowed, but there wasn't enough space to park all three cars so we had to play musical cars constantly and it was extremely annoying. They either need wider pads or gaveled areas to the sides of the pads to park additional cars. I do not like parking in the grass incase it rains and gets muddy. I was also threatened with ticket for parking in the grass so apparently they don't want you doing it either, but I wasn't sure what else to do.
It's not a bad place to stay, there are just other parks nearby that I will be choosing over this one in the future.
Angel C
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: A-09, Loop: A
Very nice, level and clean sites...
Nice seeing the park ranger patrolling the area often.
Nice and friendly staff
Location & Directions for Pendleton Bend
426 Highway 212 East, Dumas, AR 71639 United States
Elevation: 54 ft
Getting There
From Dumas, Arkansas, take US-165 north for 9 mi to State Route 212. Head east for 2 mi and
follow signs to the park.
Highway access
Access to Pendleton Bend is via US-165, which is approximately 9 miles south of the campground. From US-165, travelers can take State Route 212 east for 2 miles to reach the park.
Policies & Rules
General
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Only wood and paper products may be placed in the fire rings. All trash must be placed in dumpsters and trash cans.
- Limited cellular phone service in the Campground and Park areas.
- No more than 2 tents per campsite, or 1 camper and 1 tent.
- CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
- STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec
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