Tar Camp

Tar Camp Gatehouse
Boat Ramp
Meadow and Group Shelter
Group Shelter B
Basketball Court

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

45 total sites

RV Sites

45 sites

About Tar Camp

Tar Camp Park is situated near Pool 5 Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River. The campground is known for its beauty and first-class fishing. Whether camping, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the sun, this area provides something for everyone.

Number of accommodations: 45

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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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
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

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

45 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A-10, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-11, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-12, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-13, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-14, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-15, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-16, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-17, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-18, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-19, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-20, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-21, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-22, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-23, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-24, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-25, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A-26, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C-05, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C-06, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C-07, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C-08, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C-09, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C-10, Loop: TCAM RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-01, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-02, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-03, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-04, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-05, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-06, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-07, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-08, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-09, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-10, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-11, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-12, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-13, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-14, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-15, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-16, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-17, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-18, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-19, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-20, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-21, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D-22, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (175)

What Guests Are Saying

Tar Camp is praised for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful river views, and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and friendly staff. Campers appreciate the spacious sites and the opportunities for fishing and outdoor activities. While there are some minor issues, such as the need for more swimming options and occasional maintenance concerns, overall experiences are positive, leading many visitors to return annually.

Review Summary

4.4
175 reviews
5
61.7%
108
4
23.4%
41
3
11.4%
20
2
1.7%
3
1
1.7%
3

John M

Verified

July 12, 2022 Stayed at: D-13, Loop: D

5

Clean, great view of the Arkansas River.

Tammy T

Verified

July 8, 2022 Stayed at: D-21, Loop: D

3

Nice clean park and close to home for weekend getaways. The RV pads are very nice and enlarged beyond the picnic camp table.
Nice breeze off of the river made extremely hot days bearable.

Candace B

Verified

July 5, 2022 Stayed at: D-03, Loop: D

5

For the week we were there we were only 1 of 4 other campers. We absolutely loved it! It was quiet, clean and the most peaceful vacation we have had yet. The grass needed mowing when we arrived but that was taken care of the next day. This is my most favorite camping spot yet.

Tim V

Verified

July 3, 2022 Stayed at: A-23, Loop: TCAM

4

The campground was beautiful. The bathroom and shower facilities were awful: dirty, unventilated and unlit half the time. The worst I’ve seen.

Dawn N

June 29, 2022

2

Facility was great, river view was beautiful but the grass was knee high! I paid money for the facility and grounds for a family gathering and could not let could not let children play due to the grass being so high!

James F

Verified

June 23, 2022 Stayed at: A-11, Loop: TCAM

5

This campground was great! We had a spot right on the river.

Rodney P

Verified

June 16, 2022 Stayed at: A-26, Loop: TCAM

4

Would be a 5 but there needs to be improvements to the sights, better signage for the areas.

Dennis C

Verified

June 12, 2022 Stayed at: A-10, Loop: TCAM

5

It was a nice place to camp

Landon V

Verified

June 7, 2022 Stayed at: D-08, Loop: D

3

Tar Camp is my favorite place to camp. I love watching the Tug Boats go up and down the river. It is located in a wonderful town called Redfield. This camp should be open all year. To me the COE is not using this place to it's fullest. We would camp year round if it was open. To me this would help in theft of property. My family was just there in May 2022, there was no Park Attendant at the gate. New Campers wandered around for there sight. The Dump Station overflowed. And the Bathrooms was dirty. We tried calling the Park Ranger (no answer) the number on the website(no answer). But, all of a sudden a Park Ranger showed up to give my Husband a warning ticket for parking on the grass, lol. All that being said I still love Tar Camp❤❤

MICHAEL J

Verified

June 6, 2022 Stayed at: D-02, Loop: D

5

Had a great time!!

Location Tar Camp

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

Highway access

Tar Camp is accessible via US Highway 65, which is approximately 20 miles to the east.

Elevation: 66 feet

Distance to downtown

29 mi drive to downtown Pine Bluff (about 40 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 6, 2026

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