Gillham, AR

Bellah Mine

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About this spot

Overview

Bellah Mine Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.

Recreation

Boating and water sports top the list of recreational activities at the lake, and several boat ramps are provided for campers. Fishing is also a popular pastime, with large mouth bass, small mouth bass, spotted pass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and various species of sunfish available in abundance. The lake also has a WMA to allow hunting on the lands around the lake. Except for developed recreation areas and lands in the vicinity of the dam. Game species include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, turkey, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and deer. De Queen Lake does have a designated hiking trail in Pine Ridge Park that is open to the public and hiking/biking activities are welcomed.

Facilities

Bellah Mine Campground offers 24 spacious campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Campsites include modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water.

Natural Features

DeQueen Lake is part of a dam project located on the Rolling Fork River. The dam, completed in 1977, was built for flood control and water supply, and now provides a recreational oasis for thousands of campers each year. The lake boasts 32 miles of shoreline to its visitors, along with 8,700 acres of rolling green landscape.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of DeQueen, Arkansas, offers gas, grocery and medical services.

Typical weather

DeQueen Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for DeQueen Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.45°JJanuary: average water temperature 45°F46°FFebruary: average water temperature 46°F53°MMarch: average water temperature 53°F60°AApril: average water temperature 60°F67°MMay: average water temperature 67°F74°JJune: average water temperature 74°F77°JJuly: average water temperature 77°F77°AAugust: average water temperature 77°F73°SSeptember: average water temperature 73°F67°OOctober: average water temperature 67°F59°NNovember: average water temperature 59°F50°DDecember: average water temperature 50°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 16 field-sample stations

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