Closed
— Closed for the season. Typically operates from late March through late October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov when open.
About
Cherokee Park is a well-maintained Army Corps of Engineers campground located on the Arkansas River in Morrilton, Arkansas. This established campground sits along the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools that help ships navigate upstream toward Oklahoma. The campground features 33 spacious Class A campsites with 30 or 50 amp electric hookups and water connections, providing comfortable accommodations for RVers and tent campers alike.
The facility includes modern amenities such as hot showers, flush toilets, a dump station, boat ramp, playground, dock, and two large group picnic shelters available for reservation. The Arkansas River, one of the Mississippi's largest tributaries, flows 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, creating a scenic backdrop for camping and recreation. The area is particularly notable for wintering bald eagles that migrate from Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes region and can be seen in large numbers along the river.
Camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and photography are all popular activities at Cherokee Park. Occasional barges can be observed moving up and down the river, adding to the unique character of the location. Petit Jean State Park is only a short drive away for additional recreational opportunities. The campground operates seasonally and accepts reservations through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Highway 64 in Morrilton, take AR 21 South, then take Quincy Drive to Cherokee Park at 1 Quincy Road.
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