Bellah Mine
Bellah Mine Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 24 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 120 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
25 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 03 | Electric | Pull-through | 95 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 04 | Electric | Pull-through | 95 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 05 | Electric | Pull-through | 95 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 06 | Electric | Pull-through | 95 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 07 | Electric | Pull-through | 95 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 08 | Electric | Pull-through | 95 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 09 | Electric | Back-in | 82 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 85 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 120 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Site S01 is listed accessible |
Bellah Mine Campground offers 24 spacious campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Campsites include modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From DeQueen, AR, take Highway 71 north for 7 miles. Turn west onto Bellah Mine Road and continue for 5 miles, following signs into the campground.
| Nearest town | Gillham, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.1272° N, 94.4005° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSouth White Wolf
18 mi from the campground · 128 acres · 75% contained
- WildfireLake
40 mi from the campground · 105 acres · 50% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 15.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 26.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Premier Outdoor Equipment ↗ | 48.8 mi |
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Worth a stop
The nearby town of DeQueen, Arkansas, offers gas, grocery and medical services.
- under 0.1 miBellah Mine Day Use Pass ↗Day use
- 0.7 miRolling Fork Day Use Pass ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
Ouachita National Forest begins about 9.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.2 miOuachita National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,724,422 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Goff and Gamble Merchandise StoreBuilding · Gillham · 5.7 mi
- Gillham City JailBuilding · Gillham · 5.8 mi
- King SchoolhouseBuilding · King · 5.9 mi
Natural features
DeQueen Lake is part of a dam project located on the Rolling Fork River. The dam, completed in 1977, was built for flood control and water supply, and now provides a recreational oasis for thousands of campers each year. The lake boasts 32 miles of shoreline to its visitors, along with 8,700 acres of rolling green landscape.
Recreation
Boating and water sports top the list of recreational activities at the lake, and several boat ramps are provided for campers. Fishing is also a popular pastime, with large mouth bass, small mouth bass, spotted pass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish available in abundance. The lake also has a WMA to allow hunting on the lands around the lake. Except for developed recreation areas and lands in the vicinity of the dam. Game species include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, turkey, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and deer. De Queen Lake does have a designated hiking trail in Pine Ridge Park that is open to the public and hiking/biking activities are welcomed.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bellah Mine?
Sites at Bellah Mine are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bellah Mine?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Bellah Mine have?
25 sites, including 24 standard sites with power and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Bellah Mine?
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 Bellah Mine have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Bellah Mine?
Campsites include modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bellah Mine?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Bellah Mine?
Site S01 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
Is there cell service at Bellah Mine?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Bellah Mine?
Boating and water sports top the list of recreational activities at the lake, and several boat ramps are provided for campers. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Bellah Mine?
Gillham, Arkansas. The nearby town of DeQueen, Arkansas, offers gas, grocery and medical services.
Source: Getting there
What if Bellah Mine is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Oak Grove (2.1 mi), Pine Ridge (2.2 mi), and Big Coon Creek (11.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby