Pine Bluff, AR

Willow Beach

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About this spot

Overview

Willow Beach Campground is located near the David D.Terry Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River. The wealth of recreational opportunities in the Arkansas River Valley provides visitors with endless fun for the whole family. Outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, boating and sightseeing are favorite pastimes.

Recreation

Willow Beach has a boat ramp and offers excellent fishing, especially in the old river cutoffs and the tail-waters of the dam and Murry Lock and Dam upstream. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream in the Arkansas River. Hunting is available in nearby forests, and there is duck hunting on the waterways. On shore, families enjoy picnicking and using the playground.

Facilities

Willow Beach Campground offers 21 campsites with electric and water hookups, as well as three reservable group picnic shelters for day use. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.

Natural Features

The park is in a forested area along the riverfront, close to the rolling fields of cotton farms. It is 193 feet above sea level; winters are generally mild and summer temperatures reach the upper 90s with high humidity. Red fox are frequently seen in the park, along with deer and armadillo, and numerous species of waterfowl live in the water and along the shores.

Nearby Attractions

Little Rock, the state capital and largest city of Arkansas, is just minutes away, offering groceries, gas, restaurants and tourist attractions.

Typical weather

Arkansas River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Arkansas River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.43°JJanuary: average water temperature 43°F46°FFebruary: average water temperature 46°F54°MMarch: average water temperature 54°F63°AApril: average water temperature 63°F72°MMay: average water temperature 72°F80°JJune: average water temperature 80°F81°JJuly: average water temperature 81°F85°AAugust: average water temperature 85°F78°SSeptember: average water temperature 78°F68°OOctober: average water temperature 68°F58°NNovember: average water temperature 58°F49°DDecember: average water temperature 49°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 55 field-sample stations

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