Bull Shoals-White River State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- arkansas.com(870) 445-3629
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a 1,671-acre park in Marion County, in Bull Shoals.
Camping is available: 4 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Office — Camper Registration Center | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Mar 1 – Oct 31 |
| Other — November | Wed–Sun | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | December-January: Closed | ||
Official wording
Visitor Center: Open daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Camper Registration Center, March-October: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
November: Wednesday-Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
December-January: Closed
February: Wednesday-Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Campground/Picnic Area: Open all year
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Arkansas State Parks reservations (reserve.arkansasstateparks.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-An-RV Rent-An-RV | — | — | |
| Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer | — | Water/50 Amp/Sewer | — |
| Class B - Water/30 Amp Class B - Water/30 Amp | — | Water/30 Amp | — |
| Class D - Tent Site Class D - Tent Site | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Rent-An-RV
Class B - Water/30 Amp
Class D - Tent Site
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Camping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Wildflower Garden Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/gaston-wildflower-garden-trail |
| Lakeside Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/lakeside-trail |
| Oakridge Mountain Bike Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/oakridge-mountain-bike-trail |
| Big Bluff Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/big-bluff-trail |
| Bluebird Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/bluebird-trail |
| Heritage and Habitat Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/heritage-and-habitat-trail |
Boating and paddling
20 ft. Commissary John Boat with 15 hp Motor
Daily Rate: $135
Half-daily Rate: $100
Canoe (for use in immediate park area during low water)
Canoe or Kayak (For river float/haul back included)
Daily Rate: $65
Solo Kayak
Contact park for rates and questions.
Tandem Kayak
Canoe/Kayak Shuttle for private boat
Rate: $50
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 153 Dam Overlook Lane
Bull Shoals, AR 72619 - Nearest town
- Bull Shoals
- Coordinates
- 36.3696, -92.5768
- Phone
- (870) 445-3629
- bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Arkansas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arkansas State Parks park map (Leaflet features in drupalSettings)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology