Old Post Road
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 41 |
| group shelter electric | 5 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 83 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
47 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS3 | Group Shelter Electric | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | 100 / 20 | Yes | Yes | |||
| GS4 | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Paved | No | 20 / 10 | Yes | Yes | ||||
| GS5 | Group Shelter Electric | Paved | 50 amp | 50 / 10 | Yes | Yes | ||||
| GS6 | Group Shelter Electric | Paved | 50 amp | 50 / 10 | Yes | Yes | ||||
| GS7 | Group Shelter Electric | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | 100 / 30 | Yes | Yes | |||
| GS8 | Group Shelter Electric | Paved | Full | 50 amp | 100 / 40 | Yes | Yes | |||
| B01 | Electric | Back-in | 47 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| B02 | Electric | Back-in | 44 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| B03 | Electric | Back-in | 53 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| B04 | Electric | Back-in | 46 | 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 9:00 AM, checkout 9:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 83 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites GS3, GS4, GS5, GS6 and 2 more are listed accessible |
The 37 reservable campsites offer have water and electric hookups. A playground and multiple picnic areas make the park perfect for families and parties.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From SR-7, take Lock and Dam Road for one mile and follow signs into campground.
| Nearest town | Russellville, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.2472° N, 93.1625° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | American Outdoor Sports ↗ | 2.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Moix RV Supercenter ↗ | 42.9 mi |
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Worth a stop
The nearby Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge offers excellent wildlife viewing and photography.
- 13.3 miPiney Bay Day Use ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest begins about 3.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.5 miOzark-St. Francis National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,532,900 acres
- 7.6 miHolla Bend National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 6,012 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
- Norristown CemeterySite · Russellville · 0.7 mi
- Steamboat HouseBuilding · Dardanelle · 1.5 mi
- Dardanelle Confederate MonumentObject · Dardanelle · 1.6 mi
Natural features
Perched between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, Dardanelle Lake creates an excellent setting for nature lovers. The lake, sourced by the Arkansas River, spans 40,000 acres and boasts 315 miles of shoreline. A variety of hardwoods surround the lake shore.
Recreation
Boating and fishing are the top activities, and a boat ramp is provided for convenient lake access. Soccer and baseball fields and tennis courts offer additional recreation opportunities, and a biking trail also starts at the campground.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Old Post Road?
Sites at Old Post Road are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Old Post Road?
Check-in 9:00 AM, checkout 9:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Old Post Road have?
47 sites, including 41 standard sites with power, 5 group shelter electric, and 1 group shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Old Post Road?
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 Old Post Road have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Old Post Road?
Yes, pets are allowed at Old Post Road. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Old Post Road?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Old Post Road?
Sites GS3, GS4, GS5, and GS6 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 6 sites in all. 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 Old Post Road?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, 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 Old Post Road?
Boating and fishing are the top activities, and a boat ramp is provided for convenient lake access. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Old Post Road?
Russellville, Arkansas. The nearby Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge offers excellent wildlife viewing and photography.
Source: Getting there
What if Old Post Road is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Piney Bay (13.6 mi), Shoal Bay (15.7 mi), and Spring Lake Recreation Area (16.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby