Arkansas · published-coordinate region
Tar Camp
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US Army Corps of Engineers45Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
45Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
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.Recreation
The campground is popular among fishermen. There is excellent catfish fishing in the tail-waters of Joe Hardin Lock and Dam as well as Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam at the upstream end of Pool 3. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream.
Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways.
On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.Facilities
Tar Camp Campground offers more than 50 sites, most with electric and water hookups. Each campsite has a movable lamp post and grill, as well as campfire rings and picnic tables.
Two large group picnic shelters that can each accommodate up to 60 people each can be reserved for day use.
A rock climbing wall and basketball court provide additional recreation opportunities. Natural Features
The park is in a forested area along the riverfront, close to the rolling fields of cotton farms. It is 193 feet above sea level; winters are generally mild and summer temperatures reach the upper 90s with high humidity.
Red fox are frequently seen in the park, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores.
Nearby Attractions
Little Rock, the state capital and largest city in Arkansas, is only a short drive away and offers many amenities and cultural attractions.
The nearby town of Pine Bluff is the home for the Arkansas Railroad Museum, Pine Bluff Regional Park, the Martha Mitchell Home and other points of interest, as well as shopping and groceries.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 45 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
45
Vehicle limit
45
Vehicle length
45
Driveway entry
45
Shade
45
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Electric
45
Operator directions
From Redfield, Arkansas, take State Route 46 east to State Route 365. Turn left and go 1 block, then turn right and drive 4 miles to Tar Camp Park. Follow signs into the campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
45 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 45 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site A-10 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 59 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-11 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 51 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-12 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 58 ft Tent: 58 ft Trailer: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 68 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-13 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-14 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 33 ft Tent: 33 ft Trailer: 33 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 86 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-15 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 87 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-16 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 80 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-17 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 92 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-18 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 86 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-19 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 95 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-20 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 37 ft Tent: 37 ft Trailer: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 96 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-21 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 93 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site A-22 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 91 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A-23 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 79 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site A-24 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 100 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site A-25 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site A-26 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 100 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site C-05 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site C-06 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site C-07 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 39 ft Tent: 39 ft Trailer: 39 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site C-08 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site C-09 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 39 ft Tent: 39 ft Trailer: 39 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site C-10 TCAM Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 37 ft Tent: 37 ft Trailer: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-01 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 34 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site D-02 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 56 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-03 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 54 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-04 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 51 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-05 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 63 ft Tent: 63 ft Trailer: 63 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 69 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-06 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 59 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-07 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 51 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 70 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-08 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 63 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site D-09 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 77 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-10 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 68 ft Tent: 68 ft Trailer: 68 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-11 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 59 ft Tent: 59 ft Trailer: 59 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 88 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-12 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 100 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-13 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 120 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-14 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 79 ft Tent: 79 ft Trailer: 79 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 84 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-15 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 98 ft Tent: 98 ft Trailer: 98 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 110 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site D-16 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 86 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-17 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 83 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-18 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 74 ft Tent: 74 ft Trailer: 74 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 92 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-19 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 92 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site D-20 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 87 ft Tent: 87 ft Trailer: 87 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site D-21 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site D-22 D Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 49 ft Tent: 49 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 63 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
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