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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

Available sites

21 total sites

About Willow Beach

Willow Beach Campground is located near the David D.Terry Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River. The wealth of recreational opportunities in the Arkansas River Valley provides visitors with endless fun for the whole family. Outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, boating and sightseeing are favorite pastimes.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

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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

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

21 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 F-01, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-02, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-03, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-04, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-05, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-06, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-07, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-08, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-09, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-10, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-11, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-12, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-13, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-14, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-15, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-16, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-17, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-18, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-19, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-20, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F-21, Loop: WBEA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (1299)

What Guests Are Saying

Willow Beach is a beautiful campground with spacious, level sites and a serene atmosphere, making it ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the clean facilities and the stunning views of the river, noting the campground's popularity. However, some guests expressed concerns about maintenance issues, such as unkempt grounds and the need for improved bathroom cleanliness. Overall, the park is highly recommended for a peaceful getaway.

Review Summary

4.5
1299 reviews
5
65.5%
851
4
23.8%
309
3
7.0%
91
2
2.0%
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1
1.7%
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Brian s

Verified

March 29, 2021 • Stayed at: F-09, Loop: WBEA

4

Just did an overnight here. Camp hosteess greeted us and was helpful and very friendly. Couldn't ask for more. The grounds were vere nice and scenic.

Brian s

Verified

March 29, 2021 • Stayed at: F-09, Loop: WBEA

4

Just did an overnight here. Camp hosteess greeted us and was helpful and very friendly. Couldn't ask for more. The grounds were vere nice and scenic.

Richard J

Verified

March 30, 2021 • Stayed at: F-13, Loop: WBEA

5

This was my first time to stay at Willow Beach, but will not be my last. We had a group of 5 different families camping and thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The camp spots were level and well kept and the bathrooms clean. The kids had a ball at the playground and the guys put out trot lines and caught several very nice catfish. The catfish supper was the highlight of the trip. Other than a little windy cool weather, the trip was perfect.

Richard J

Verified

March 30, 2021 • Stayed at: F-13, Loop: WBEA

5

This was my first time to stay at Willow Beach, but will not be my last. We had a group of 5 different families camping and thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The camp spots were level and well kept and the bathrooms clean. The kids had a ball at the playground and the guys put out trot lines and caught several very nice catfish. The catfish supper was the highlight of the trip. Other than a little windy cool weather, the trip was perfect.

Phyllis G

Verified

April 4, 2021 • Stayed at: F-14, Loop: WBEA

4

Favorite camping spot is #14, one of the post on the table cover is Rotting. Some of the concrete pads need to be built up. To much of a drop off. Fall potential. Well kept park. Wonderful volunteers. Not sure why there is no one in the other position. Bathroom is great.

Phyllis G

Verified

April 4, 2021 • Stayed at: F-14, Loop: WBEA

4

Favorite camping spot is #14, one of the post on the table cover is Rotting. Some of the concrete pads need to be built up. To much of a drop off. Fall potential. Well kept park. Wonderful volunteers. Not sure why there is no one in the other position. Bathroom is great.

Christine W

Verified

April 11, 2021 • Stayed at: F-09, Loop: WBEA

4

Love the park. It’s small and Intimate. The campsites are nice and big and far apart. Will be back again.

Christine W

Verified

April 11, 2021 • Stayed at: F-09, Loop: WBEA

4

Love the park. It’s small and Intimate. The campsites are nice and big and far apart. Will be back again.

Morgan R

Verified

April 12, 2021 • Stayed at: F-08, Loop: WBEA

3

There is no staff at the park. You have to deal totally online.

Ari A

Verified

April 12, 2021 • Stayed at: F-04, Loop: WBEA

4

This is a small and quiet campground during the week -- the day-use area next door may make the whole park busier on weekends

We were in Site F4 and it was a good spot for being not too far from the bathroom building but far enough away that it wasn't lit up at night by the building's obnoxiously bright outside lights. (The first few sites on that end get a lot of light pollution from the bathroom.)

The bathroom building was constructed in 2019 and is well laid out. There are four individual units with toilet, sink, shower, and baby changing station inside. The only real complaint we had was maintenance on the bathrooms. They are not always maintained well by the volunteer staff and we frequently found some of units were without toilet paper and none of them had any soap.

We weren't here on the weekend, so this review is for weekday camping only, but we found it quite peaceful. Also, some reviews have mentioned a lot of bugs, but we didn't find any that were bothersome, perhaps because we were here when it was still a bit chilly.

The river is a nice view and you can see it from almost every campsite. We'd recommend a site on the river side if you can get one though.

Phone service was decent for Verizon and T-Mobile with reasonable speeds even though the signal jumped around 2-3 bars most of the time.

Location & Directions for Willow Beach

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

Elevation: 75 ft

Getting There

From Little Rock, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 165 east for 2.5 mi. Turn right on Colonel Manard Road and continue for three miles. Turn right again onto Blue Heron Parkway and follow signs to Willow Beach Park.

Nearest town

Pine Bluff, AR - 54 mi

About 56 min to downtown

Highway access

Willow Beach is accessible via U.S. Highway 165, which connects to the area from Little Rock, Arkansas.

Policies & Rules

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.

Safety & rules

  • A campground host is available to assist visitors.
  • The park is currently open for visitors.
  • Clean and drain boats and recreational gear; dispose of waste properly.
  • Prevent invasive species by cleaning gear and staying on designated paths.

Fires & fuel

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

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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