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Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground

Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake, Arkansas

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As of October 2026, Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground is a campground in Arkansas with 33 campsites. Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground is located at 35.1305° N, 92.7868° W.

people allowed on 31 of 33 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 2 largest sites: 100

Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Changes allowed: 2 change(s) per reservation
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Maximum stay: 28 nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground

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Standard 30
Group 2
RV 1
Hookups 33

What an RV fits

40 ft30 sites
50 ft1 site

Amenities

showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, wildlife.

All sites at Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
A2	A	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric, Water
A3	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A4	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A5	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A6	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A7	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A8	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A9	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A10	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A11	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A12	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A13	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A14	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A15	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A16	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A17	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A18	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
A19	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A20	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A21	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A22	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A23	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
A24	A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
B1	B	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
B2	B	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
B3	B	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
B4	B	RV	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
B5	B	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
B6	B	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
B7	B	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
B8	B	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
GS1	Cherokee	Group	100	-	Electric, Water
GS2	Cherokee	Group	100	-	Electric, Water

About Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground

Overview

PLEASE NOTE: This is Cherokee Park on the Arkansas River in Morrilton, Arkansas. This is not Cherokee Park at Greers Ferry.

You can download a park map HERE You can download a Customer Comment card HERE Special Event Permit

Recreation

Camping, picnics, boating, fishing, and nature watching are all highly prized at Cherokee park.

Facilities

Cherokee Campground offers 33 spacious campsites with 30 or 50 amp electric hookups and water, along with two large group picnic shelters. Amenities include a dock, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.

Natural Features

The campground is set on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools used to help ships navigate upstream toward Oklahoma.

The Arkansas River is one of the Mississippi's largest tributaries, flowing 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through to Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Wintering eagles can be seen in large numbers along the Arkansas River. Most of these eagles migrate from Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes region.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (501) 500-1787 or call (501) 340-1004 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Petit Jean State park is only a short drive away.

Charges & Cancellations

Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center

For specific information about fees and cancellations/Changes please visit: Rules and Regulations

Rules and notices at Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

NOTICE: Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander. CFR 327.7 (b)

•For Aquatic Facilities (Lake, Reservoir, or River Recreation):

CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

•For Terrestrial Facilities (Trailheads or Campsites):

•For Combined Aquatic and Terrestrial Facilities (Trailheads or Campsites with Lake, Reservoir, or River Recreation):

STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

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Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground?

Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 33 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground have?

Cherokee (Arkansas River) Campground has 33 campsites.

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