§ 02 — 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 04 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 05—08 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 06 — REVIEWS
§ 07 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 08 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
RV Information
Up to 98 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 98 ft
47 sites with electric
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Today
82°F
Mostly Sunny
5 mph SSE
Tue
86°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 5 mph SE
Wed
90°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 15 mph SSW
Thu
88°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SSE
Jun
82°F
Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph NE
Sat
85°F
Chance Rain Showers
0 to 5 mph ESE
Sun
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SSW
