Lake Charles State Park Campground
Open year-round. Water service is unavailable December through February. Bath house in Area A operates March through November; bath house in Area C is open year-round.
Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 11:36PM CDT until August 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
* WHAT...Heat index values up to near 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 8:09PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Lake Charles State Park sits on a 645-acre lake in the Ozark Mountain foothills of Lawrence County, Arkansas. The campground features 55 sites divided between Class AAA full-hookup sites (water, 50-amp electric, sewer) and Class B sites (water, 30-amp electric). Many campsites are positioned directly on the water, with paved pads, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills at each site. Most sites can accommodate RVs up to 61 feet, though sites 8 and 10 are limited to pop-ups, truck campers, and trailers under 25 feet. Facilities include two bathhouses with hot showers (Area A operates March through November; Area C is open year-round), flush toilets throughout the park, and a dump station with potable water near Camping Area C. The visitor center stocks camping supplies, live bait, and snacks. Note that water service is shut off during December, January, and February. Beyond camping, the park offers a free swimming beach (no lifeguard), marina with kayak rentals, bait and tackle shop (March through October), barrier-free fishing piers, boat launch, interpretive center, hiking trails, and playground. The lake supports bass, bream, catfish, and crappie fishing.
Directions
Located at 3705 Highway 25 in Powhatan, Arkansas, approximately 8 miles north of Walnut Ridge.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $23 - $58 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 100ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| lakecharles@arkansas.com | |
| Phone | +1 (870) 878-6595 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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