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Willow Beach Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
21[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[3]
Sites with electric
21[4]

Willow Beach is a campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam, Arkansas[5]. Recreation.gov lists 21 overnight campsites, and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists all 21 campsites as standard electric, and each one is drive-in[1][6]. Its site details show electric hookups at 21 sites and water hookups at 21 sites, with no sewer hookups[4]. All 21 sites accept an RV or trailer and all 21 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 65 feet[3]. Recreation.gov says a campsite holds 8 people at most sites[8]. The listing describes a spot near a lock and dam on the Arkansas River, with a boat ramp and a playground[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 21
Site types[1] 21 standard electric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[10] 21
Hookups[4] electric 21, water 21, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 65 ft (median 62 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 21 sites, tent at 21 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[12] 3:00 PM
Check-out[13] 2:00 PM
People per site[8] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can I reserve a site at Willow Beach?
Yes, Willow Beach can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Does Willow Beach have electric hookups?
Recreation.gov site details list electric hookups at 21 sites out of 21, plus water hookups at 21 sites and no sewer hookups[4].
How long an RV can Willow Beach fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet on Recreation.gov[3].
Are dogs allowed at Willow Beach?
Recreation.gov site details say pets are allowed at all 21 campsites with this detail listed[11].
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 3:00 PM[12] and check-out at 2:00 PM[13].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 21 overnight campsites at Willow Beach: 21 standard electric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Willow Beach can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Willow Beach: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 62 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Willow Beach per Recreation.gov site details: 21 sites with electric hookups (20 amp, 30 amp, 50 amp), 21 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 21 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Willow Beach is a campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam, Arkansas. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Site access types at Willow Beach: Drive-In 21 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Willow Beach: 21 sites accept an RV or trailer and 21 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Maximum people per campsite at Willow Beach: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Recreation.gov description for Willow Beach. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. 21 of the 21 campsites at Willow Beach are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Willow Beach: yes at all 21 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-in time at Willow Beach on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Check-out time at Willow Beach on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.