US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Desha County, Arkansas.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 32 |
| Site types | 31 standard, electric, 1 group picnic area |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 32 sites (water at 32) |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 115 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (870) 548-2291 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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Pendleton Bend Campground and Day Use Park is located on the bank of the Arkansas River. The campground offers 31 campsites, a two lane boatramp, a comfort station with hot showers and restrooms, playground, picnic sites, and a group shelter that can accomodate 75 users. Recreation Hiking, fishing, boating, birding, and hunting are all popular activities for visitors. World-class bass and crappie fishing is found in Pool 2, and the tailwaters of the dam provide excellent opportunities to catch a variety of gamefish, especially catfish. A boat ramp is available for access to the Arkansas River.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Pendleton Bend Campground is in Desha County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.