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Old Post Road: how hard is it to reserve?
Dardanelle Lake · US Army Corps of Engineers · Russellville, AR
As of Oct 10, 2026, 24% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Old Post Road over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 12% of weeknights. There is still a fair amount of open inventory, even on weekends. In the next 30 days, 29 of 30 dates have at least one open site (798 open site-nights in total; 3,357 over 90 days).
Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 90% | 6 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 68% | 16 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 41% | 27 | 25 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 22% | 35 | 34 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 11% | 39 | 39 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 7% | 41 | 41 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 18 | 24% | 12% | 29 |
About Old Post Road
- 47 campsites (47 listed in availability data)
- $26–$75 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.5/5 from 480 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
- Activities: Fishing, Camping, Boating, Mountain Biking, Disc Golf, Birding, Soccer Fields, Visitor Center
Download an Old Post park map HERE Old Post Road is a camping hotspot at Dardanelle Lake, with numerous opportunities for boating, biking, hiking and birding. The river valley is a favorite winter destination for bald eagles. The 37 reservable campsites offer have water and electric hookups. A playground and multiple picnic areas make the park perfect for families and parties.Perched between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, Dardanelle Lake creates an excellent setting for nature lovers. The lake, sourced by the Arkansas River, spans 40,000 acres and boasts 315 miles of shoreline. A var…
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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Other campgrounds in Dardanelle Lake
| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piney Bay Dardanelle Lake | Easy | 42% | 22 |
| Shoal Bay Dardanelle Lake | Moderate | 50% | 22 |
| Spadra Dardanelle Lake | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Cove Nimrod Lake | AR | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Waveland Park Blue Mountain Lake | AR | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Toad Suck Arkansas River - Toad Suck Ferry Pool | AR | Easy | 29% | 30 |
| Aux Arc Ozark Lake | AR | Easy | 37% | 30 |
| Brady Mountain Lake Ouachita | AR | Not measured yet | n/a | 0 |
| Stephens Park Lake Ouachita | AR | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |