Army Corps of Engineers · Degray Lake · Arkadelphia, AR

Iron Mountain

Iron Mountain Campground sits on the southern banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains.

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Iron MountainPlaygroundCampingArea Map
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

RV with electric39
Standard with electric29
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 85 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFires
01ElectricBack-in66Paved50 amp8 / 1Yes
02ElectricBack-in40PavedFull50 amp8 / 1Yes
03ElectricBack-in47PavedFull50 amp8 / 1Yes
04ElectricBack-in77PavedFull50 amp8 / 1Yes
05RV electricBack-in44PavedFull50 amp8 / 1Yes
06ElectricBack-in58PavedFull50 amp8 / 1Yes
07ElectricBack-in40PavedFull50 amp8 / 2Yes
08ElectricBack-in47PavedFull50 amp8 / 1Yes
10ElectricBack-in46PavedFull50 amp8 / 1Yes
11ElectricBack-in65PavedFull50 amp8 / 2Yes

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 length85 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

Iron Mountain offers 69 RV and standard reservable campsites with electrical hookups. Other amenities include flush toilets, heated showers, a boat ramp, playground and full service marina.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Iron Mountain40°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 and merge onto State Highway 7 north for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Skyline Drive and continue for another 2.5 miles. Turn right on Iron Mountain Road and proceed to the campground.

Nearest townArkadelphia, Arkansas
Coordinates34.2269° N, 93.1278° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceRazorback Camper Sales, Inc. ↗18.4 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.

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.

Recreation

Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp and full service marina 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. Numerous hiking and horseback riding trails wind around the lake shore.

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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    Don Kurz, 2013
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Iron Mountain?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Iron Mountain?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Iron Mountain have?

69 sites, including 39 RV sites with electric and 29 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Iron Mountain?

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 Iron Mountain have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Iron Mountain?

Other amenities include flush toilets, heated showers, a boat ramp, playground and full service marina.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Iron Mountain?

Yes, pets are allowed at Iron Mountain. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Iron Mountain?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Iron Mountain?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, 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 Iron Mountain?

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

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Iron Mountain?

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

What if Iron Mountain is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Edgewood (3.8 mi), Caddo Drive (4.1 mi), and Arlie Moore (5.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby