Jefferson Ridge
Jefferson Ridge is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Arkansas. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 34.14823, -94.12667
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 870-286-3214
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Jefferson Ridge
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. 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. 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. 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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- McCurtain County Propane, Inc. · 36 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Blue Ridge Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.7 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Cossatot Reefs | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 7.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Big Coon Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.4 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Little Coon Creek Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 9.1 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| River Ridge Group Campground | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.