Army Corps of Engineers · Degray Lake · Arkadelphia, AR

Point Cedar

Point Cedar Campground sits on the banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. World-class fishing and endless water sports make the campground a popular recreation area.

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Point CedarPoint CedarShouse Ford Day UseArea Map
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Site mix

Standard with electric38
Standard, no hookups20
tent only electric4
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

62 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
1ElectricBack-in33PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
2ElectricBack-in33PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
3ElectricBack-in33PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
4ElectricBack-in56PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
5ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
6ElectricBack-in57PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
7ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
8ElectricBack-in60PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
9ElectricBack-in75PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
10ElectricBack-in60PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length76 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite 15 is listed accessible

Point Cedar provides reservable modern campsites with electric hookups and water at sites 1-42. Sites 43-62 are primitive sites. The campground comes with flush toilets, hot showers, potable water and a boat ramp.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Point Cedar40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 4.00 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.55 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.35 inches of precipitationApril: 5.64 inches of precipitationMay: 6.17 inches of precipitationJune: 4.32 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.75 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.14 inches of precipitationSeptember: 4.06 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.75 inches of precipitationNovember: 5.13 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.20 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.0°F averageFebruary: 43.9°F averageMarch: 52.1°F averageApril: 60.3°F averageMay: 68.9°F averageJune: 77.1°F averageJuly: 80.6°F averageAugust: 80.0°F averageSeptember: 73.5°F averageOctober: 62.1°F averageNovember: 50.4°F averageDecember: 42.6°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Degray Lake Sp, 4 miles from the recreation area point at 490 feet, station USC00031910 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 58 inches a year.

Getting there

From Interstate 30, take exit 78 and merge onto State Highway 7 north to Bismarck. Turn left on State Highway 84 and go 9 miles west to Point Cedar. Turn left onto Shouse Ford road and continue 4 miles to the campground. Take the right turn at the T pointing to Point Cedar

Nearest townArkadelphia, Arkansas
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 34.22° N, 93.10° W. Call the office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Lighthouse Point, Cedar Point's Campground

Natural features

Degray Lake is one of the region's five Diamond Lakes, known for their crystal clear waters. The lake flows from the Caddo River in Western Arkansas and spans 13,500 surface acres.

Recreation

Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp is provided. The lake is also stocked with a variety of game fish, including plenty of hybrid striped bass, making it an ideal area for both boat and bank fishing.

Nearby

The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline. The Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are both located nearby.

Guidebooks for Arkansas

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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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  • Arkansas Nature Lover's Guidebook
    Tim Ernst and Pam Ernst, 2010
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  • Scenic Routes and Byways the Ozarks
    Don Kurz, 2013
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Point Cedar?

Sites at Point Cedar are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Point Cedar?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Point Cedar have?

62 sites, including 38 standard sites with power, 20 standard sites without power, and 4 tent only electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Point Cedar?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Point Cedar have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Point Cedar?

The campground comes with flush toilets, hot showers, potable water and a boat ramp.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Point Cedar?

Yes, pets are allowed at Point Cedar. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Point Cedar?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Point Cedar?

Site 15 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Point Cedar?

Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp is provided. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Point Cedar?

Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline.

Source: Getting there