Wilbur D. Mills
Wilbur D. Mills Campground is a small, quiet campground offering 21 campsites. The park is located just downstream of the Wilbur D. Mills Dam on the right descending bank of the Arkansas River.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 21 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
21 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 02 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 03 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 04 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 05 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 06 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 07 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 08 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 09 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 10 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | 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 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 21 is listed accessible |
Electric and water hookups are available at each of the 21 campsites, 17 of which can be reserved. There is one designated Disabled Access site. Hot showers and a boat launch are also available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Dumas, Arkansas, travel north on US-165 for 9 miles to State Route 212. Turn right and continue 4 miles east, through Pendleton Bend Park, to the campground.
| Nearest town | Dumas, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 33.9789° N, 91.3086° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireMonroe 296
34 mi from the campground · 16 acres
- WildfireJefferson 315
46 mi from the campground · 176 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 4.8 mi |
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Explore
Video
Wilbur D. Mills hydroelectric dam at Pendleton- May 5, 2019
Worth a stop
The Arkansas Post National Memorial marks where the first European village west of the Mississippi River was built in 1686. Arkansas Post was also the capital of Arkansas up until the Civil War. Arkansas Post State Park is also close to WIlbur D. Mills Campground and is worth a visit. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Trusten Holder Wildlife Management Area is a state managed public land area offering many outdoor activities. The Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge also offers many recreational activities on its 160,000 acres of public land.
- under 0.1 mi
- 3 mi
- 3.3 miArkansas Post Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge begins about 8.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.7 miDale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 157,588 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
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The Wilbur D. Mills Campground is on the lower portion of the Arkansas River, just below the Wilbur D. Mills Dam. This non-commercially navigable portion of the Arkansas River meanders below Wilbur D. Mills Dam as it makes it's 26 mile journey to the confluence with the Mississippi River. Many species of shorebirds find the shallow water and sand bars great feeding and nesting habitat. Federally Endangered Least Terns (Sterna antillarum) can be seen feeding and nesting in this portion of the Arkansas River. Please exercise caution and avoid active nesting sandbars.
Recreation
Hiking, fishing, hunting, birding, and boating are all popular pastimes in this area. The waters below Wilbur D. Mills Dam can be an excellent place to catch Blue, Channel and Flathead catfish as well as other species such as crappie, white bass, striped bass, and their hybrids. Many outdoor enthusiasts find the whitetail deer hunting to be excellent in the fertile soils of the bottomland hardwoods of the public lands adjacent to the area. Birders find many species to check off their lists as well. Hiking is permitted year round in the area, except during permit drawn hunts outside the park. Hikers are reminded to wear bright colors, such as fluorescent orange or yellow during hunting seasons as well.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wilbur D. Mills?
Sites at Wilbur D. Mills are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Wilbur D. Mills?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Wilbur D. Mills have?
21 sites, including 21 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Wilbur D. Mills?
The longest site here provides 60 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 Wilbur D. Mills have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Wilbur D. Mills?
Hot showers and a boat launch are also available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Wilbur D. Mills?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wilbur D. Mills. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Wilbur D. Mills?
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 Wilbur D. Mills?
Site 21 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 Wilbur D. Mills?
Hiking, fishing, hunting, birding, and boating are all popular pastimes in this area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Wilbur D. Mills?
Dumas, Arkansas. The Arkansas Post National Memorial marks where the first European village west of the Mississippi River was built in 1686.
Source: Getting there
What if Wilbur D. Mills is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Notrebes Bend Park (0.6 mi), Pendleton Bend (3 mi), and Merrisach Lake (4.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby