Wilbur D. Mills sits among the stunning landscapes of Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool in Arkansas . With 21 campsites (RV-friendly up to 45 feet feet) , restrooms, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Apr, Jun, Sep-Oct when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
📸 Discover the Beauty of Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.
🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep
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Wilbur D. Mills located in Arkansas, offering 21 camping sites.
Wilbur D. Mills
A Rural campground in Arkansas
Overview
The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge Also Offers Many Recreational Activities on Its 160,000 Acres of Public Land. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’S Trusten Holder Wildlife Management Area Is a State Managed Public Land Area Offering Many Outdoor Activities. the Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge Also Offers Many Recreational Activities on Its 160,000 Acres of Public Land. Wilbur D. Mills Campground Is a Small, Quiet Campground Offering 21 Campsites. the Park Is Located Just Downstream of the Wilbur D. Mills Dam on the Right Descending Bank of the Arkansas River. Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Birding, and Boating Are All Popular Pastimes in This Area. the Waters Below Wilbur D. Mills Dam Can Be an Excellent Place to Catch Blue, Channel and Flathead Catfish As Well As Other Species Such As Crappie, White Bass, Striped Bass, and Their Hybrids. Many Outdoor Enthusiasts Find the Whitetail Deer Hunting to Be Excellent in the Fertile Soils of the Bottomland Hardwoods of the Public Lands Adjacent to the Area. Birders Find Many Species to Check Off Their Lists As Well. Hiking Is Permitted Year Round in the Area, Except During Permit Drawn Hunts Outside the Park. Hikers Are Reminded to Wear Bright Colors, Such As Fluorescent Orange or Yellow During Hunting Seasons As Well. Electric and Water Hookups Are Available at Each of the 21 Campsites, 17 of Which Can Be Reserved. There Is One Designated Disabled Access Site. Hot Showers and a Boat Launch Are Also Available. the Wilbur D. Mills Campground Is on the Lower Portion of the Arkansas River, Just Below the Wilbur D. Mills Dam. This Non-Commercially Navigable Portion of the Arkansas River Meanders Below Wilbur D. Mills Dam As It Makes It’S 26 Mile Journey to the Confluence with the Mississippi River. Many Species of Shorebirds Find the Shallow Water and Sand Bars Great Feeding and Nesting Habitat. Federally Endangered Least Terns (Sterna Antillarum) Can Be Seen Feeding and Nesting in This Portion of the Arkansas River. Please Exercise Caution and Avoid Active Nesting Sandbars.
Nearby Attractions
the Arkansas Post National Memorial Marks Where the First European Village West of the Mississippi River Was Built in 1686. Arkansas Post Was Also the Capital of Arkansas Up Until the Civil War. Arkansas Post State Park Is Also Close to Wilbur D. Mills Campground and Is Worth a Visit.Managed by: Us Army Corps of EngineersSite Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 21
- Hookup Types: Electric, Water
- Max RV Length: 45 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: Available
- 🗑️ Dump Station: No
- 💧 Potable Water: No
- 🛝 Playground: No
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: No
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address: Arkansas, Ar
City: , Arkansas
Coordinates: 33.9788889, -91.3086111
Area Type: Rural
Phone: 1-877-444-6777
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|shower|hookups|electric|water|river|rv
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: No
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: $29-39
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
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📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 7 stations
Nearest Market: LITTLE ROCK
Notes: Signals FROM LITTLE ROCK MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 18 stations (6 AM, 12 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good
Major Formats: Country, GOSPEL, NEWS/TALK
Local News: KARN 920 Am
Market: LITTLE ROCK
Notes: 6 AM, 12 FM Stations from Little Rock
🔌 EV Charging
⚡ Robinson Electric Company
Distance: 37.1 miles away
Address: 825 North Chrisman Avenue, Cleveland, MS
Network: blink-network
Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • J1772
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 232744
- Managing Agency: Us Army Corps of Engineers
- Agency Email: recreation.gov
- Agency Website: https://www.recreation.gov/
- Parent Park: Arkansas River – Wilbur D. Mills Pool
- Park Website: /parks/arkansas-river–wilbur-d-mills-pool/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: Other
- Parks Post Name: arkansas-river–wilbur-d-mills-pool
- Parent Park Name: Arkansas River – Wilbur D. Mills Pool
- Correct Park Type Mapping: arkansas-river–wilbur-d-mills-pool
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 4.0
- States Covered: Arkansas
- Managing Agencies: Us Army Corps of Engineers
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 130.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 521
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 130.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 521
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: arkansas
- Agency Slug: us-army-corps-of-engineers
- Park Type Slug: other
- Parent Park Slug: arkansas-river-wilbur-d-mills-pool
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: us-army-corps-of-engineers
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