Is Lake Frierson Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Lake Frierson Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

What is the best time to visit Lake Frierson Campground?

Lake Frierson Campground is open Park open year-round; visitor center and some services typically operate March–November. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Lake Frierson Campground?

Lake Frierson Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

How many campsites does Lake Frierson Campground have?

Lake Frierson Campground has 7 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Lake Frierson Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Lake Frierson Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Lake Frierson Campground?

Lake Frierson Campground offers: Potable Water, Electrical Hookups, Water Hookups. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Lake Frierson Campground?

Popular activities at Lake Frierson Campground include Hiking, Fishing, Boating, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Lake Frierson Campground

4.61

33 reviews

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404 ft

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Reservable

Sites

7 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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Partial Hookups

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404 ft

Price

Varies

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Reservable

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7 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

Partial Hookups

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Lake Frierson Campground

35.9786, -90.7146

Nearby places

Jonesboro (~10 miles)

Nearby supplies

Jonesboro (~10 miles for groceries, fuel, and supplies)

Weather at Lake Frierson Campground

Best Time to Camp at Lake Frierson Campground

Plan your visit between March and November when the park hums with activity, boat rentals are available, and the ranger station is fully staffed. Spring brings wildflowers and comfortable temperatures perfect for hiking, while fall delivers a spectacular color show as the hardwoods transform. Summer means warm lake swims and excellent fishing, though you'll want bug spray and appreciate the shade of those towering trees. The park stays open all winter for hardy campers seeking solitude, though some services scale back during the quieter months.

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

March–November is peak season; boat rentals available and lake recreation is active in summer.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Park open year-round; visitor center and some services typically operate March–November

About Lake Frierson Campground

Tucked into the western slope of Crowley's Ridge, this intimate state park campground offers a peaceful retreat above the shimmering waters of 335-acre Lake Frierson. Whether you're claiming a lakefront site with water and electric hookups or pitching your tent in the shaded woods, you'll find this quiet hideaway perfect for fishing, paddling, and unwinding along wooded trails.

Seven campsites total: four Class B water-and-electric sites (30-amp) suitable for RVs/trailers and three Class D tent-only/no-hookup sites.

Historical Significance

Located on Crowley’s Ridge, a distinctive loess ridge that is part of the Crowley’s Ridge Parkway corridor; the park contributes to regional scenic and recreational uses but contains no specific major historic structures described in campground sources.

Weather and SeasonsPlan your visit between March and November when the park hums with activity, boat rentals are available, and the ranger station is fully staffed. Spring brings wildflowers and comfortable temperatures perfect for hiking, while fall delivers a spectacular color show as the hardwoods transform. Summer means warm lake swims and excellent fishing, though you'll want bug spray and appreciate the shade of those towering trees. The park stays open all winter for hardy campers seeking solitude, though some services scale back during the quieter months.

Natural Features and SceneryCrowley's Ridge rises dramatically from the surrounding delta, and this campground perches on its hardwood-forested slopes with sweeping views of the reservoir below. Ancient oaks and hickories arch over your campsite, their canopy shifting with the seasons from spring's bright greens to autumn's blazing golds and reds. Gentle trails wind through the terrain's natural contours, leading to bluff-like overlooks where you can watch the morning mist lift off the lake or catch the sunset painting the water in shades of amber and rose.

Geological RegionWestern slope of Crowley’s Ridge (loess ridge in eastern Arkansas)

Scenic ViewsMany campsites and day-use areas offer direct or partial views of Lake Frierson framed by forested slopes of Crowley’s Ridge; higher points and shore locations provide panoramic sunrise/sunset vistas over the reservoir.

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Reservation PlatformsUseDirect (Arkansas State Parks reservation system)

Total Campsites7 campsites

Best CampsitesThe Class B (water/electric) lake-view sites (four sites) are generally preferred for hookups and lake views; the remaining tent-only (Class D) sites are more basic and favored by campers seeking a quieter, no-hookup experience.

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Amenities available

Small, 7-site campground with a visitor center that includes a bait shop and boat/kayak rentals, a boat launch and fishing pier, picnic areas, a covered pavilion and a playground. Campsites include Class B sites with 30-amp electric and water, level pads, barbecue grill, picnic table, lantern hook and fire ring; an ADA-accessible composting toilet and other restrooms are nearby. There are drinking water spigots on site. There are no showers and no dump station at the park.

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Activities you can enjoy

Activities focus on lake recreation and short nature experiences: year-round fishing on the 335-acre reservoir, boating and paddlecraft (boat ramp and rentals available), short interpretive and nature trails on Crowley’s Ridge, picnicking, playground use, and wildlife/bird watching and photography.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsMosquitoes and other biting insects can be significant in warm months; typical shoreline and woodland wildlife hazards (snakes, ticks) may be present—standard caution advised near water and in tall vegetation.

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

Emergency ServicesJonesboro (approx. 10 miles)

Cell CoverageSpecific crowd-sourced coverage reports are scarce for this exact campground. The park lies just 10 miles north of **Jonesboro**, a regional city with full modern cellular infrastructure.[2][4][8] Regional camping and tourism writeups do not warn about lack of service, which is often noted when it is a concern. Based on proximity to Jonesboro and other campers’ comments that they use the park for quick getaways from town, it is reasonable to infer that **major carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T‑Mobile) generally have usable 4G/LTE voice and data**, though signal strength may fluctuate in low spots near the lake and among trees.[2][7][8] However, because no source directly reports bar strength by carrier, coverage should be considered **adequate but not guaranteed**, and those needing critical connectivity should plan offline maps and not rely on high‑bandwidth service.

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4.6

33 reviews

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Lake Frierson Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviews and park descriptions are strongly positive: visitors call Lake Frierson peaceful, scenic, family-friendly and well maintained. The small campground is described as intimate and quiet, with good access for fishing and lake activities.

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What Campers Love

Peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere; scenic lake and hardwood-covered Crowley’s Ridge setting; year-round fishing with pier, ramp and rentals; small, intimate campground with picnic pavilion and...

Based on 33 reviews