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About Rising Star
Number of accommodations: 24
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Showers
Playground
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- Playground
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Reviews (317)
What Guests Are Saying
Rising Star campground is a well-maintained and beautiful spot along the Arkansas River, offering level sites with great views and electrical hookups. The friendly host and clean bathrooms enhance the overall experience, making it a peaceful place for relaxation and fishing. While there were some minor issues with bugs and the dump station, visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and plan to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Rising Star campground is a well-maintained and beautiful spot along the Arkansas River, offering level sites with great views and electrical hookups. The friendly host and clean bathrooms enhance the overall experience, making it a peaceful place for relaxation and fishing. While there were some minor issues with bugs and the dump station, visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and plan to return.
Review Summary
James B
VerifiedApril 23, 2022 • Stayed at: C-13, Loop: RSTA
Absolutely fabulous place. Place was clean and well maintained. Bathrooms were new and perfect. Only complaint was the fire rings. Not sure what the thinking was having walls over a foot high and doubled walled but I sure there was a reason, somewhere.
Patrick G
VerifiedApril 18, 2022 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: RSTA
Very nice large spot backing up to the river.
Sites have only water and electric.
The sign on entrance warns of a 5 Ton weight limit is apparently wrong as there are no bridges and manager said to ignore it.
Verizon service was spotty at my site C-5 but good up on the river berm outside of the park.
Patrick G
VerifiedApril 18, 2022 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: RSTA
Very nice large spot backing up to the river.
Sites have only water and electric.
The sign on entrance warns of a 5 Ton weight limit is apparently wrong as there are no bridges and manager said to ignore it.
Verizon service was spotty at my site C-5 but good up on the river berm outside of the park.
Jim L
VerifiedApril 1, 2022 • Stayed at: B-01, Loop: RSTA
Enjoyed a nice quiet stay and pleasant run along the levee in the am. So nice.
Jim L
VerifiedApril 1, 2022 • Stayed at: B-01, Loop: RSTA
Enjoyed a nice quiet stay and pleasant run along the levee in the am. So nice.
Charles A
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: C-10, Loop: RSTA
We enjoyed a great time at Rising Star but nothing compares to Dam Quary in Salesville, Ark. That staff is the best we have ever experienced anywhere in the nation. Blessings, Charles & Sheron Anderson
Charles A
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: C-10, Loop: RSTA
We enjoyed a great time at Rising Star but nothing compares to Dam Quary in Salesville, Ark. That staff is the best we have ever experienced anywhere in the nation. Blessings, Charles & Sheron Anderson
Michael R
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: RSTA
There is nothing like it.
Michael R
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: RSTA
There is nothing like it.
Bruce T
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: C-14, Loop: RSTA
Rising Star is a beautiful park. We only stayed one night, but it was quiet and peaceful. A true hidden gem.
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.
Rising Star Campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 65, which is approximately 7.8 miles from Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.1689 / -91.7367
Elevation: 61 feet
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: June 5, 2026
