Army Corps of Engineers · Degray Lake · Arkadelphia, AR

Alpine Ridge

Alpine Ridge Campground sits on the banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. The lake attracts visitors far and wide for fishing tournaments, triathlons, water sports and more.

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EntrancePlaygroundCampsitesBoat Ramp
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric48
Host/management1
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 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

48 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
01Back-in47PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
02Back-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
03Back-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
04Back-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
05Back-in47PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
06Back-in48PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesPrime
07Back-in47PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesPrime
08Back-in47PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesStandard
09Back-in55PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesPrime
10Back-in55PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 1YesPrime

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length65 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySite 46 is listed accessible

Alpine Ridge offers the most modern facilities in the area, with a convenient boat ramp, flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups at every site. A swimming beach and playground are also available.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Alpine Ridge40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 4.00 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.55 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.35 inches of precipitationApril: 5.64 inches of precipitationMay: 6.17 inches of precipitationJune: 4.32 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.75 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.14 inches of precipitationSeptember: 4.06 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.75 inches of precipitationNovember: 5.13 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.20 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.0°F averageFebruary: 43.9°F averageMarch: 52.1°F averageApril: 60.3°F averageMay: 68.9°F averageJune: 77.1°F averageJuly: 80.6°F averageAugust: 80.0°F averageSeptember: 73.5°F averageOctober: 62.1°F averageNovember: 50.4°F averageDecember: 42.6°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Degray Lake Sp, 5 miles from the campground at 490 feet, station USC00031910 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 58 inches a year.

Getting there

From Interstate 30, take exit 73 and merge onto State Highway 8 west for 19 miles. Turn right on Fendley Road and continue 8.5 miles to the campground.

Nearest townArkadelphia, Arkansas
Coordinates34.2586° N, 93.2283° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceRazorback Camper Sales, Inc. ↗17.6 mi

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Worth a stop

The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline. The Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are both located nearby.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Ouachita National Forest begins about 14 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

Natural features

Degray Lake is one of the region's five Diamond Lakes, known for their crystal clear waters. The lake flows from the Caddo River in western Arkansas and spans 13,500 surface acres. The first settlers around the lake were the Caddo Indians, whose remains have been traced back to 700 A.D. The early inhabitants were skilled in agriculture, and grew crops like beans, squash, maize and sunflowers.

Recreation

Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp and sandy swimming beach are provided. The lake is also stocked with a variety of game fish, including plenty of hybrid striped bass, making it an ideal area for both boat and bank fishing.

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 Alpine Ridge?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Alpine Ridge?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Alpine Ridge have?

49 sites, including 48 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Alpine Ridge?

The longest site here provides 65 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 Alpine Ridge have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Alpine Ridge?

Alpine Ridge offers the most modern facilities in the area, with a convenient boat ramp, flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups at every site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Alpine Ridge?

Yes, pets are allowed at Alpine Ridge. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Alpine Ridge?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Alpine Ridge?

Site 46 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 Alpine Ridge?

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

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Alpine Ridge?

Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp and sandy swimming beach are provided. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Alpine Ridge?

Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline.

Source: Getting there