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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
Thomas A
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: RSTA
Beautiful view of the river and islands. Bathrooms were clean. It congested at all.
Sandra H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: RSTA
What an awesome place! Beautiful and peaceful. Lot sizes were generous and well kept. Our campground host was super, directing us to a spot which was more appropriate for our rig.
Thomas B
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: C-11, Loop: RSTA
George A
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C-10, Loop: RSTA
Nice sites. Waterfront sites are best, have fewer bugs. Check water levels before going if you want to get on the River.
Barbara L
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: RSTA
This is a very nice, quiet place to relax and unwind. Pads are very level and well kept.
Hubert C
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: RSTA
Pads are long but hard to get into for a 38’ 5th wheel! Grass was high and chiggers/mosquitos very bad! But it is a campground on the river & that is to be expected. Fun watching barges go by!
Sarah T
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: C-15, Loop: RSTA
Many great sites right overlooking the river. Sites are spaced out well. We had the one on the end #15. Even the sites not on the river looked good too. Bathrooms are new, clean, and smell fresh. We almost had the entire place to ourselves around the first of June. Very peaceful parklike setting.
Ian S
VerifiedMay 28, 2025 • Stayed at: C-15, Loop: RSTA
We had a great stay! Very peaceful and remote. Well kept up grounds and bathrooms. If you are looking to be out in the middle of nowhere, stay here! Would stay here again.
Theresa B
VerifiedMay 26, 2025 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: RSTA
The views were lovely, the camp host was accommodating about my site change request, and everything was well maintained
lee d
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: RSTA
The campground was very clean and well maintained. The host, Tonya May, was very welcoming and allowed me to pick a site from those that were available.
I have Mint mobile (t-mobile) and the cell reception seemed better on the sites that were closer to the entrance--the further to the right, the less reception.
I would definitely return.
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.
