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

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Available sites

45 total 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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.

45 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A-10, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-11, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-12, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-13, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-14, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-15, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-16, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-17, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-18, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-19, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-20, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-21, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-22, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-23, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-24, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-25, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A-26, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-05, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-06, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-07, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-08, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-09, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C-10, Loop: TCAM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-01, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-02, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-03, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-04, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-05, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-06, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-07, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-08, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-09, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-10, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-11, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-12, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-13, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-14, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-15, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-16, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-17, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-18, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-19, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-20, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-21, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D-22, Loop: D RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (181)

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
181 reviews
5
63.0%
114
4
22.7%
41
3
11.0%
20
2
1.7%
3
1
1.7%
3

Natalie m

Verified

July 19, 2026 • Stayed at: A-13, Loop: TCAM

5

Beautiful!

Shelton G

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: D-03, Loop: D

4

Good solid stay. The campsite had been recently mowed and only had a little high grass. Bathhouse was typical campground clean. 1-3 bars of signal on AT&T.

Vickie S

Verified

July 8, 2026 • Stayed at: D-10, Loop: D

4

Beautiful place

Terry T

Verified

June 30, 2026 • Stayed at: A-18, Loop: TCAM

4

The park was really nice and well maintained. We set up on the bank of the Arkansas river with nice view.

Donnie T

Verified

June 27, 2026 • Stayed at: D-20, Loop: D

5

Really enjoyed staying here.

Brittany S

Verified

June 23, 2026 • Stayed at: D-09, Loop: D

5

Very clean and well maintained! So peaceful and quiet. A very nice breeze day and night. Will definitely be back!

Rodney R

Verified

June 16, 2026 • Stayed at: D-10, Loop: D

5

Tar Camp is very peaceful and quiet early in the morning the birds start to sing which was one of my favorite things to hear and the boats alot of fishing and meeting new people it was a very pleasant experience.

Keith I

Verified

June 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A-13, Loop: TCAM

5

Excellent campsite, quiet and clean. The grass at the sites needed to be mowed, they were mowing the areas across from the sites.

Alan E

Verified

June 14, 2026 • Stayed at: D-07, Loop: D

4

Great fishing. The new bathroom/showers are nice and big.

Peter G

Verified

June 3, 2026 • Stayed at: D-11, Loop: D

4

Everything went well with our camping at Tar Creek except the 30 amp service kept kicking off. Fortunately we had a 50 to 30 amp converter that allowed us to connect.

Location & Directions for Tar Camp

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

Elevation: 66 ft

Nearest town

Pine Bluff, AR - 29 mi

About 40 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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