Lake Dardanelle 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(479) 967-5516
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Pope County, about 4 miles west of Russellville, Lake Dardanelle State Park covers about 216 acres.
For overnight stays there are 4 camping areas (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. | — |
Official wording
Visitor Center: Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Tournament Weigh-In Pavilion: Open all year
Campground/Picnic Area: Open all year All Campground bathhouses are open year-round Boat ramp open year-round Free swimming at the beach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville Area: Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer Russellville Area: Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer | — | Water/50 Amp/Sewer | — |
| Russellville Area: Class AA - Water/30 Amp/Sewer Russellville Area: Class AA - Water/30 Amp/Sewer | — | Water/30 Amp/Sewer | — |
| Russellville Area: Class B - Water/30 Amp Russellville Area: Class B - Water/30 Amp | — | Water/30 Amp | — |
| Dardanelle Area: Class B - Water/30 Amp Dardanelle Area: Class B - Water/30 Amp | — | Water/30 Amp | — |
Camping details from the park
Russellville Area: Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer
Russellville Area: Class AA - Water/30 Amp/Sewer
Russellville Area: Class B - Water/30 Amp
Dardanelle Area: Class B - Water/30 Amp
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Self-Guided Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/meadowbrook-self-guided-trail |
Boating and paddling
Solo Kayak or Paddleboard
Kayaks and Paddleboards are available to rent at the nearby kiosk.
Tandem Kayak
Kayaks are available to rent at the nearby kiosk.
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent 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
- 100 State Park Drive
Russellville, AR 72802 - Nearest town
- Russellville — about 4 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.2830, -93.2028
- Phone
- (479) 967-5516
- lakedardanelle@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