Overview

Jefferson Ridge Campground is located on Dierks Lake in southwestern Arkansas. Rugged ridges bordering the lake create stunning views, and visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and hunting.

Facilities

This year-round campground offers 85 family sites and two day-use group picnic shelters. All sites include full electric and water hookups. 

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and dump stations. 

Natural Features

Sitting in the Ouachita Mountain Region of Arkansas, Dierks Lake is fed by the Saline River.

Recreation

The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing.  

Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the upper reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a variety of waterfowl.

A playground, two swimming beaches and two boat ramps provide additional recreation opportunities.

Nearby Attractions

Crater of Diamonds State Park, Little Missouri Falls, and Cossatot River State Park are popular recreational areas located in close proximity to Dierks Lake. 

Important Notices

• Dierks Lake Project Office: 870-286-2346

  Arkansas Game and Fish: 501-223-6459

  Howard County Sheriff’s Office: 870-845-2626

  Sevier County Sheriff’s Office: 870-642-2125

Available Activities

• SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
• WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
• HUNTING - Hunting
• HIKING - Hiking
• FISHING - Fishing
• CAMPING - Camping
• BOATING - Boating

Directions

From Dierks, Arkansas, travel 5 miles west on US-70, then 5 miles north on Green Chapel Road. Follow signs into campground.

Contact Information

Phone: 870-286-3214

Rental Options

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