DeGray Lake State Park Resort Campground sits on the north shore of 13,800‑acre DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. The resort‑style campground combines shaded, well‑maintained campsites and a mix of hookup options with close access to a lodge, marina, beaches, golf and other recreation facilities. It is popular with families and boaters and fills up in peak season, so reservations are recommended.
Multiple campsite classes including full-hookup RV sites, water/electric sites, and walk-in tent-only sites; rent-a-yurts and a nearby lodge provide additional lodging options.
Historical Significance
The park surrounds DeGray Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir developed for flood control, water supply, recreation, and hydropower. The site is noted as Arkansas's resort state park and features in broader regional recreation history, but specific campground‑level historic markers or events are not detailed in the sources.Weather and SeasonsCamping is available year‑round. Late spring through early fall is the busiest and most favorable for water recreation; summer weekends are busiest, while winter is quieter though some resort services are reduced or seasonal.
Natural Features and SceneryWooded lakeshore setting with a mix of pine and hardwood forest, gentle rolling terrain, coves and inlets, sandy swim beaches, and mature shade trees around campsites. The location on DeGray Lake provides extensive shoreline, water access, and lake views framed by low ridges of the Ouachita foothills.
Geological RegionFoothills of the Ouachita Mountains
Scenic ViewsCampground loops and nearby trails offer lake vistas, shoreline and inlet views, and sunsets over DeGray Lake; the lodge and some public areas provide panoramic lake outlooks.