Lake Dardanelle State Park

Arkansas State Park · Pope County

Entrance feeFree
CountyPope
CampingYes
RV hookupsFull
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About Lake Dardanelle State Park

Two park areas on Lake Dardanelle, a 34,300-acre reservoir on the Arkansas River, with a sport fishing weigh-in pavilion, a swimming beach and 8,000-gallon aquariums in the visitor center. It is a certified Trail of Tears historic site.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

RV / campsite hookups

Camping options

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Entrance fee

Free entry

Hours

Visitor Center:

Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Campground/Picnic Area:

Open all year

All Campground bathhouses are open year-round

Boat ramp open year-round

Yell County Day Use:

Open all year

Jan. - Dec. Sun. - Sat. 8 a.m. - One hour after sunset

Hours as published by Arkansas State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone479-967-5516

Address100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802

Upcoming events at Lake Dardanelle State Park

Event details and registration are on the Arkansas State Parks calendar.

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