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GeneralFire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all wood-burning fires. Charcoal and gas grills are permitted in designated areas.
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About Rising Star
Number of accommodations: 24
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (154)
What Guests Are Saying
Rising Star is a well-maintained and peaceful campground located along the Arkansas River, offering spacious sites and clean facilities. Many visitors praised the friendly and helpful camp host, as well as the beautiful views and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. While some noted challenges with maneuvering larger rigs and a desire for more fishing access, overall experiences were positive, highlighting the campground as a hidden gem worth revisiting.
What Guests Are Saying
Rising Star is a well-maintained and peaceful campground located along the Arkansas River, offering spacious sites and clean facilities. Many visitors praised the friendly and helpful camp host, as well as the beautiful views and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. While some noted challenges with maneuvering larger rigs and a desire for more fishing access, overall experiences were positive, highlighting the campground as a hidden gem worth revisiting.
Review Summary
Judy H
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: C-14, Loop: RSTA
This is a great little COE park. We stayed one night at one of the waterfront spots. Lots of space and grassy areas between spaces and lots of open space in general. Great deal when you also have an America the Beautiful Pass. I highly recommend.
Steven L
VerifiedMarch 26, 2026 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: RSTA
A nice, quiet campground along the Arkansas River. Nice sized sites with water and electric. Plenty of room from each site and for parking extra vehicles. Great place to stop if its along your route or to stay and fish on the river. Has a boat launch and picnic area. Bathrooms looked relatively new, well kept, and clean.
Gregory B
VerifiedMarch 24, 2026 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: RSTA
Nice place. Quiet.
Mark F
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: C-11, Loop: RSTA
Overall very clean. Nice sites some are bigger than others. The only downside for us was the dump station. For bigger rigs a circular area was not the ideal setup for us as we have a newer trailer that has 2 drains and the sewer connection was down low as it we above the street. Other than that, it was clean and a nice park.
Carrie K
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: C-13, Loop: RSTA
This is a really nice campground on the river. Gal running it was very very nice and helpful. Nice a quiet spot. Will definitely return if in the area.
Brian B
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B-09, Loop: RSTA
Great as usual
Carrie B
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: B-02, Loop: RSTA
This was just a stop over but the park is really well taken care of and it was cool to watch the barges go down the river.
Robert M
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2026 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: RSTA
Our experience was wonderful. We did have difficulties backing into the slim paved slips with our long truck and rv but once we mastered that, the park was clean, quiet and beautiful. These spots would be find for little rv’s or vans, not so much for how most travel over the road now. Just plan ahead and it all works out fine.
THOMAS E
VerifiedDecember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: B-06, Loop: RSTA
Small off the beaten path campground on the Arkansas River. Quiet, beautiful trees. Wish the water front spaces were open in the off season.
Kevin M
VerifiedDecember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: RSTA
Great stopover.
Location Rising Star
Address:
Po Box 7835
Pine Bluff, AR, 71611-7835
United States
From Pine Bluff, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 65 south for 7.8 miles to Linwood. Turn left on Blankinship Road, drive 3.5 miles and follow the signs for Rising Star Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.1689 / -91.7367
Elevation: 61 feet
Policies & Rules
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Host is on duty from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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Campsites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis |
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Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is 2 p.m. |
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For group shelter, check-in time is 8 a.m. and check-out time is 10 p.m. |
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Poisonous snakes are found in the area, use caution when walking through brush |
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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. |
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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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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 |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralFire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all wood-burning fires. Charcoal and gas grills are permitted in designated areas.
