Cherokee (Arkansas River)

Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake

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

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.

Need to Know

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)
NOTICE: Group shelters are open for reservations, Please follow all CDC/State guidelines for social distancing, sanitizing, and face covering for COVID-19.

NOTE: A special event application is required for any event including, but not limited to one or more of the following:

1. An entry, spectator, or participating fee is charged

2. If you have an anticipated attendance of 100 or more persons

3. An extraordinary impact on project resources is expected

4. Corps personnel provide additional patrols, surveillance, refuse collection, and/or crowd control

5. Event involves the use of concession tents and/or vendors

6. Event involves Bounce Houses/Bump N Jump Inflatables

7. Fishing Tournament

8. Music Festivals: In addition to the special event application, you may be asked to submit the following information before approval can be granted: (1) proof of liability insurance; (2) event details & description; (3) schedule of events; (4) parking plans.

PROHIBITED: Please note that livestock, exotic animals, explosives, loaded projectile firing devices, pinatas, water balloons, and commercial activities are prohibited on project lands unless written permission has been received from the District Commander. If commercial tents are permitted for your special event, please note that driving tent stakes into concrete or asphalt on project lands is prohibited. For additional information regarding Special Event Applications & Permit Fees, please contact the Toad Suck site Office at 501-340-1004 or 1003. or email at CESWL-OP-KR-REC@usace.army.mil
• 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):

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. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec .

• 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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Petit Jean State park is only a short drive away.

Recreation

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

Changes & 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

Contact Information

Mailing

#1 Quincy Road Morrilton AR 72110

Physical

#1 Quincy Road Morrilton AR 72110

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 501-340-1003

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Highway 64 in Morrilton, take AR 21 South. Then take Quincy drive to Cherokee Park.

Available Campsites

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