Army Corps of Engineers · Ozark Lake · Alma, AR

Clear Creek

Beautiful campground on the Arkansas river providing excellent opportunities for recreation, boating, fishing, and waterfowl viewing.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Clear Creek CampgroundClear CreekBoat LaunchHistoric Map
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

RV with electric28
Tent-only10
group shelter electric1
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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

39 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfacePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
GS1Group Shelter Electric15 ampYes / –50 / 8No
A1ARV electricBack-in52Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2Yes
A2ARV electric56Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2Yes
A3ARV electric56Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2Yes
A4ARV electric56Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2Yes
A5ARV electric56Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2Yes
A6ARV electric56Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2Yes
A7ARV electric56Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2Yes
A8ARV electric56Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2Yes
A9ARV electric56Paved30 ampNo / –10 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 9:00 AM, checkout 9:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length56 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Clear Creek park includes 38 campsites many with electric and water, a picnic shelter, restroom, 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 Clear Creek40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 2.91 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowFebruary: 2.69 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowMarch: 3.90 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowApril: 4.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.63 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.56 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.60 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.04 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.85 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 3.48 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.4°F averageFebruary: 45.0°F averageMarch: 53.5°F averageApril: 62.1°F averageMay: 70.4°F averageJune: 78.8°F averageJuly: 83.1°F averageAugust: 82.3°F averageSeptember: 74.8°F averageOctober: 63.5°F averageNovember: 51.7°F averageDecember: 42.8°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Ft Smith Rgnl AP, 13 miles from the campground at 449 feet, station USW00013964 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 3 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Nearest townAlma, Arkansas
Coordinates35.4366° N, 94.1699° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗under 0.1 mi
Outdoor gearBass Pro Shops ↗12 mi
RV sales & serviceVictory Lane Motors ↗23.3 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Video of Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR), AR from Kat M.

Worth a stop

A short drive into the nearby city of Alma, Arkansas provides ample shopping opportunities.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Sitting off an inlet to the Arkansas River, a major interstate waterway, this park is an excellent entry to Frog bayou and other water areas.

Recreation

This quaint park offers great opportunities for fishing and has an excellent day use area with multiple picnic areas.

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 Clear Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Clear Creek?

Check-in 9:00 AM, checkout 9:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Clear Creek have?

39 sites, including 28 RV sites with electric, 10 tent-only sites, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Clear Creek?

The longest site here provides 56 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Clear Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Clear Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Clear Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Clear Creek?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to Clear Creek?

Alma, Arkansas. A short drive into the nearby city of Alma, Arkansas provides ample shopping opportunities.

Source: Getting there

What if Clear Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Springhill (9.7 mi), Shores Lake Recreation Area (18.5 mi, first-come), and Aux Arc (19.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby