Army Corps of Engineers · Degray Lake · Arkadelphia, AR

Caddo Drive

Caddo Drive Campground sits along the pristine shores of Degray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. The area offers stunning scenery and panoramic views, and Caddo was awarded one of Americas Top 25 Scenic Views.

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CADDO DRIVECADDO DRIVETent CampingSwim Beach and Boat Ramp
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric29
tent only electric27
RV with electric15
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 58 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFires
01Tent Only ElectricBack-inPavedFull15 amp8 / –Yes
02Tent Only ElectricBack-inPavedFull15 amp8 / –Yes
03Tent Only ElectricBack-inPavedFull15 amp8 / –Yes
04Tent Only ElectricBack-inPavedFull15 amp8 / 1Yes
05Tent Only ElectricBack-inPavedFull15 amp8 / 1Yes
06Tent Only ElectricBack-inPavedFull15 amp8 / 1Yes
07Tent Only ElectricBack-inPavedFull15 amp8 / –Yes
08Tent Only ElectricBack-inPavedFull15 amp8 / –Yes
09Tent Only ElectricBack-inPavedFull15 amp8 / –Yes
10Tent Only ElectricBack-inPavedFull15 amp8 / –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 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric
Max vehicle length58 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

Caddo Drive offers a mix of RV, standard and tent-only campsites, each with electric hookups. Other amenities include flush toilets, heated showers, a boat ramp and swimming beach.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Caddo Drive40°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, 2 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 78. Merge onto State Highway 7 north for 6 miles. Turn left onto Edgewood Road and continue 3 miles to Caddo Drive.

Nearest townArkadelphia, Arkansas
Coordinates34.2611° N, 93.1875° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceRazorback Camper Sales, Inc. ↗16.6 mi

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CADDO DRIVE AREA CAMPGROUND, Degray Lake, Drive through.

Worth a stop

The DeGray Lake State Resort Park lies on the northern shores of the lake, and kayaking tours, golf, tennis courts and a horseback riding trail are available.

Natural features

The campground is situated on a tree-covered ridge that joins a bluff. Degray Lake encompasses 13,500 water acres, with 207 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 47 feet.

Recreation

DeGray Lake hosts thousands of professional fishing tournaments, triathlons and it is one of the most popular swimming destinations in the region. The area is also ideal for boating and jet skiing.

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 Caddo Drive?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Caddo Drive?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Caddo Drive have?

72 sites, including 29 standard sites with power, 27 tent only electric, and 15 RV sites with electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Caddo Drive?

The longest site here provides 58 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 Caddo Drive have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Caddo Drive?

Other amenities include flush toilets, heated showers, a boat ramp and swimming beach.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Caddo Drive?

Yes, pets are allowed at Caddo Drive. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Caddo Drive?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Caddo Drive?

DeGray Lake hosts thousands of professional fishing tournaments, triathlons and it is one of the most popular swimming destinations in the region. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Caddo Drive?

Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The DeGray Lake State Resort Park lies on the northern shores of the lake, and kayaking tours, golf, tennis courts and a horseback riding trail are available.

Source: Getting there

What if Caddo Drive is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Edgewood (0.4 mi), Arlie Moore (1.2 mi), and Alpine Ridge (2.3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby