Rising Star
Rising Star
RISING STAR
RISING STAR

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Available sites

24 total sites

About Rising Star

Rising Star Campground is located on the Arkansas River by Pool 3 Lock and Dam. Whether camping, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the sun, this area provides something for everyone.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 B-01, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B-02, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B-03, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B-04, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B-05, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B-06, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B-07, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B-08, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B-09, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-01, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-02, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-03, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-04, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-05, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-06, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-07, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-08, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-09, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-10, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-11, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-12, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-13, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-14, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-15, Loop: RSTA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (333)

What Guests Are Saying

Rising Star is a beautifully maintained campground located along the Arkansas River, offering spacious and well-separated sites with lovely views. Guests appreciate the clean facilities, helpful hosts, and peaceful environment, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and fishing. While there are some minor issues, like signage and mosquito presence, the overall experience is positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.7
333 reviews
5
76.6%
255
4
19.2%
64
3
2.7%
9
2
1.5%
5
1
0.0%
0

Brian B

Verified

November 3, 2024 • Stayed at: C-08, Loop: RSTA

5

Tonya very friendly and helpful. cleanest restrooms on the river

Tiffany W

Verified

October 28, 2024 • Stayed at: C-01, Loop: RSTA

5

We have camped here at least 4 times in 2024 and really like this campground. It's always clean and quiet and we especially like the water side sites. Everyone that has camped by us as been quiet and respectful as well. Nice area to walk around in the evenings after dinner and the views are lovely.
We will definitely be back here often.

Tiffany W

Verified

October 28, 2024 • Stayed at: C-01, Loop: RSTA

5

We have camped here at least 4 times in 2024 and really like this campground. It's always clean and quiet and we especially like the water side sites. Everyone that has camped by us as been quiet and respectful as well. Nice area to walk around in the evenings after dinner and the views are lovely.
We will definitely be back here often.

Josephine M

Verified

October 24, 2024 • Stayed at: C-03, Loop: RSTA

4

The park host was magnificent! She was very alert and watching everyone coming in! Kept the park safe! The grass was cut! And park was clean! I do wish there had been a place to fish from. Not really much to see in the Area, but certainly a relaxing park.

John P

Verified

October 24, 2024 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: RSTA

4

I stayed here twice for a night while on a cross-country trip. The sites were paved and level. The bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen in a campground. The shower was hot and had good water flow. My only complaint is that there was a possible problem with the electrical posts. When I plugged my surge protector into the 30 amp outlet, it indicated an open ground condition. I tested several other electrical posts and they all had the same problem. Other than that, I had a great experience and would highly recommend Rising Star Campground.

Josephine M

Verified

October 24, 2024 • Stayed at: C-03, Loop: RSTA

4

The park host was magnificent! She was very alert and watching everyone coming in! Kept the park safe! The grass was cut! And park was clean! I do wish there had been a place to fish from. Not really much to see in the Area, but certainly a relaxing park.

John P

Verified

October 24, 2024 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: RSTA

4

I stayed here twice for a night while on a cross-country trip. The sites were paved and level. The bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen in a campground. The shower was hot and had good water flow. My only complaint is that there was a possible problem with the electrical posts. When I plugged my surge protector into the 30 amp outlet, it indicated an open ground condition. I tested several other electrical posts and they all had the same problem. Other than that, I had a great experience and would highly recommend Rising Star Campground.

William C

Verified

October 22, 2024 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: RSTA

5

The park host was terrific and very helpful. She found us a great spot on the river.

William C

Verified

October 22, 2024 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: RSTA

5

The park host was terrific and very helpful. She found us a great spot on the river.

Anthony V

Verified

October 21, 2024 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: RSTA

5

On site staff were exceptional, site was the cleanest and best maintained I have visited, bathrooms were also very clean

Location & Directions for Rising Star

Po Box 7835, Pine Bluff, AR 71611-7835 United States

Elevation: 61 ft

Getting There

From Pine Bluff, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 65 south for 7.8 mi to Linwood. Turn left on Blankinship Road, drive 3.5 mi and follow the signs for Rising Star Campground.

Nearest town

Pine Bluff, AR - 19 mi

About 26 min to downtown

Highway access

Rising Star Campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 65, which is approximately 7.8 miles from Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • The host is available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Check-in is at 4 p.m. and check-out is at 2 p.m.
  • For group shelter, check-in is at 8 a.m. and check-out is at 10 p.m.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Site capacity

  • Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Safety & rules

  • Be cautious of poisonous snakes in the area.

Fires & fuel

  • Purchase firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Clean, drain, and dry all water-contacting equipment and dispose of waste properly.
  • Take measures to prevent the spread of invasive species by cleaning gear and staying on designated paths.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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