Beard's Lake Park
Beard's Lake Park is located off of River Run East access on Highway 32 E, approximately 12 miles northeast of Ashdown, in southwest Arkansas.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 5 |
| Tent-only | 3 |
Site guide
8 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard |
| 2 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard |
| 3 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard |
| 4 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard |
| 5 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard |
| 6 | Tent only | None | No | No / – | 8 / – | No | Basic | |||
| 7 | Tent only | None | No | No / – | 8 / – | No | Basic | |||
| 8 | Tent only | None | No | No / – | 8 / – | No | Basic |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Beard's Lake Park offers 5 paved campsites with water, electric hook-ups, and flush toilets. Visitors at Beard's Lake are granted access to shower facilities and a trailer dump station located one mile north at Beard's Bluff Park. Other amenities include a boat ramp, fishing docks, fishing pier, and 3 Tent campsites.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Beard's Lake Park is located off of River Run East access on Highway 32 E, approximately 12 miles northeast of Ashdown, in southwest Arkansas. -93.9443 33.6986
| Nearest town | Saratoga, Arkansas |
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 33.69° N, 93.96° W. Call the office before you drive. |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSouth White Wolf
45 mi from the campground · 128 acres · 75% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Beard’s Bluff Campground Review
Natural features
Beard's Lake Park is located on Beard's Lake; an oxbow lake located adjacent to the Little River, below Millwood Dam. Open fields, swampy grasslands, thick hardwood forests, and an abundance of fresh water has created one of the most unique and diverse habitats in the southern part of the country.
Recreation
Visitors to this area enjoy fishing, duck hunting and relaxing in this peaceful campground. This area affords a great diversity of fish and wildlife habitat. Millwood Lake is one of the top fishing lakes in the country. Some 20,000 acres of submerged timber provide excellent fish habitat for a wide variety of fish including crappie, largemouth, white striped and spotted bass, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, sunfish, buffalo carp and drum.
Nearby
Nearby towns include Nashville, AR, Ashdown, AR and Texarkana, TX.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Beard's Lake Park?
Sites at Beard's Lake Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Beard's Lake Park?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Beard's Lake Park have?
8 sites, including 5 standard sites with power and 3 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Beard's Lake Park have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Beard's Lake Park?
Beard's Lake Park offers 5 paved campsites with water, electric hook-ups, and flush toilets.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Beard's Lake Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Beard's Lake Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Beard's Lake Park?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Beard's Lake Park?
Visitors to this area enjoy fishing, duck hunting and relaxing in this peaceful campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Beard's Lake Park?
Saratoga, Arkansas. Nearby towns include Nashville, AR, Ashdown, AR and Texarkana, TX.
Source: Getting there