Army Corps of Engineers · Millwood Lake · Saratoga, AR

Beard's Bluff Park

Beard's Bluff is located 13 miles east of Ashdown on State Highway 32. It is a bird watcher's paradise with a birding overlook and access to the best sunset viewing on the lake.

Reservable · Recreation.gov22 sitesElectric hookupsPets okFires ok

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1fire
active
South White Wolf · 46 mi away · 128 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
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Site mix

Standard with electric21
Standard, no hookups1
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

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
003ElectricBack-in85PavedPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 3YesPrime
004ElectricBack-in85PavedPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 3YesPrime
005ElectricBack-in85PavedPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 3YesPrime
006ElectricPull-through85PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront10 / 3YesPrime
007ElectricPull-through85PavedPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 3YesPrime
008ElectricBack-in85PavedPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 3YesPrime
009ElectricBack-in85PavedPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 3YesPrime
010ElectricBack-in85PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront10 / 3YesPrime
011ElectricBack-in85PavedPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 3YesPrime
012ElectricBack-in85PavedPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 3YesPrime

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite 015 is listed accessible

The campground contains lake side campsites as well as those not located directly on the lake but with a lake view. Flush toilets, showers, and potable water are located throughout the campground. The facility also offers one centrally located sewage dump station. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, grills, fire rings, 30/50 amp electricity, water hydrants, and lantern poles.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Beard's Bluff Park40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 3.93 inches of precipitation, 0.9 inches of snowFebruary: 4.55 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowMarch: 5.34 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowApril: 5.18 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.74 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 3.91 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.40 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.95 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.11 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.53 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 5.32 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.7°F averageFebruary: 46.5°F averageMarch: 53.8°F averageApril: 62.2°F averageMay: 70.4°F averageJune: 78.5°F averageJuly: 82.2°F averageAugust: 81.8°F averageSeptember: 74.9°F averageOctober: 64.3°F averageNovember: 52.3°F averageDecember: 45.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Ashdown 4 SSE, 11 miles from the campground at 320 feet, station USC00030286 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 53 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 2 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Beard's Bluff Park is located 13 miles east of Ashdown on State Highway 32. When driving from Ashdown, cross Millwood Dam and take the second left.

Nearest townSaratoga, Arkansas
Coordinates33.7059° N, 93.9353° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    South White Wolf

    46 mi from the campground · 128 acres · 75% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceFun Town RV ↗12.1 mi
Outdoor gearPremier Outdoor Equipment ↗19.4 mi

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Beard’s Bluff Campground Review

Natural features

The campground is located directly on Millwood Lake with lake views from most of the campsites. Bluffs overlook the lake and the area is surrounded by a variety of dense forest.

Recreation

The campground offers open water access to the lake and Little River. The area is made navigable by boat lanes which mark the river and other designated waterways through the lake. Outside of these channels is submerged timber and aquatic vegetation that appeal to anglers and duck hunters alike. Millwood Lake is home to over 300 species of birds including the American Bald Eagle and Great White Pelicans, many of which can be found in the Beard's Bluff area.

Nearby

Nearby towns include Nashville, AR, Ashdown, AR, and Texarkana, TX.

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 Beard's Bluff Park?

Sites at Beard's Bluff Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Beard's Bluff Park?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Beard's Bluff Park have?

22 sites, including 21 standard sites with power and 1 standard site without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Beard's Bluff Park?

Beard's Bluff Park is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Beard's Bluff Park have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Beard's Bluff Park?

Flush toilets, showers, and potable water are located throughout the campground.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Beard's Bluff Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Beard's Bluff Park. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Beard's Bluff Park?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Beard's Bluff Park?

Site 015 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 Beard's Bluff Park?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Beard's Bluff Park?

The campground offers open water access to the lake and Little River. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Beard's Bluff Park?

Saratoga, Arkansas. Nearby towns include Nashville, AR, Ashdown, AR, and Texarkana, TX.

Source: Getting there