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DeQueen Field Office
706 DeQueen Lake Road
DeQueen, Arkansas, 71832
(870) 584-4161

Boating

Boating on DeQueen Lake.

Boating

Launching ramps are provided in the park areas for easy loading and launching of boats. Boating on DeQueen Lake is in accordance with Arkansas State boating laws and Corps of Engineers regulations. Regulations governing operational requirements of boats may be obtained at the DeQueen Project Office near the dam. Operate your boat in a controlled, safe manner. Stay away from buoyed areas. Diving areas are marked by a red flag with a white diagonal stripe.

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Campgrounds

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Bellah Mine

Description: Bellah Mine Park is located on the northern end of DeQueen Lake. The park includes 20 shaded campsites some of which are located on the water.

Location: Bellah Mine can be reached from DeQueen, AR., by taking US Highway 71 N for 7 miles to Bellah Mine Road. Travel Bellah Mine Road west for 5 miles, following signs into the campground.

Facilities: 24 campsites with electricity and water, showers, flush toilets, trailer dump station, picnic areas, picnic shelter and a boat ramp.

Fees: $14-$16 (March 1-Oct. 31) - $10 (Nov. 1-Feb. 28). Picnic shelter rental $25.

Reservations: Bellah Mine, Dequeen Lake - Recreation.gov

Open: Year-Round.

Oak Grove

Description: Oak Grove has 36 campsites although shade is limited on most sites, pavilions provide shade on most campsites. Campsites are not located on the shoreline or near the water. A group camping area with pavilion and tent sites is available.

Location: Oak Grove Park can be reached from DeQueen, AR, by traveling 3 miles north on US 71, then 5.3 miles west on DeQueen Lake Road, then 0.3 miles north on Corner. Follow signs into the campground.

Facilities: 36 sites with water and electricity, trailer dump station, showers, flush toilets, playground, amphitheater, boat ramps, swim beach, picnic areas, and 1 picnic shelter.

Fees: Sites with electricity - $14-$16 (March 1-Oct. 31) $10 (Nov. 1- Feb. 28)
Picnic Shelter - $25 (March 1-Oct. 31).

Open: Year-Round.

Reservations: Oak Grove (AR), Dequeen Lake - Recreation.gov

Pine Ridge

Description: Pine Ridge park includes 17 campsites with sites located on the water. A mix of pine and hardwood trees offer shade to all campsites.

Location: Pine Ridge Park can be reached from DeQueen, AR., by going 3 miles north on US 71, then 5.5 miles west on DeQueen Lake Road, then 1.5 miles west on the county road.

Facilities: 17 campsites with water and electricity, showers, flush toilets, trailer dump station, picnic shelter and boat ramp.

Fees: Sites with electricity and water - $14-$16 (March 1-Oct. 31) $10 (Nov. 1- Feb. 28) Picnic shelter $25 per day. All reservations and payments are made at the Gate Shack located in Oak Grove park

Reservations: Pine Ridge, Dequeen Lake - Recreation.gov

Reservations

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