Lake Dardanelle State Park

Category: Park in Russellville, Arkansas

Address: 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA

Phone: +14799675516

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5PM

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: 8AM–5PM

Reviews

Gerard Thomas

Jul 12, 2022

An excellent place to spend a day outside with the family. The park runs along the lake and features some wonderful views excellent fishing spots, plenty of shade trees to have a picnic or grill. There's also a Pavilion, marina, swimming area and camping grounds.

Lily LLG

May 20, 2022

Camping In D, small tight area, wouldn’t recommend Area D for anyone with more than 16ft trailer and 1 vehicle.. areas are right fit but area A & B nicest. Bathrooms in Area A is nice. Don’t go to the one by the boat ramp! Park is guarded so we feel secure, though of course signs recommend you lock your doors, which is common sense. Sunsets in the Lake are beautiful, the down fall is the nuclear Plant across the lake.. As for everything I made this is a nice place to come and enjoy fishing and camping. Thought the sunset was beautiful enjoy the pictures.

Verlis Guinn

Mar 25, 2022

We love Darndelle State Park. The visitor center is beautiful and we enjoy the walking paths down by the water. Covered picnic tables with great views of the Lake. Highly recommend whether your camping or just visiting for a day!

Sandeep Nitta (Sandy)

Dec 2, 2021

Great place to sit back and relax. There is a nice playground attached to the visitor center and a beautiful deck nearby from where you can watch the sunset. Campground is at walking distance and has hot showers and some great electric sites too. Though there are no trails attached to this particular site (boat ramp is the major draw here), you can always head to Mt Nebo or Mt Magazine to get your fix for hiking or biking trails. The visitor center has good educational programs for all ages.

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Questions & Answers

I'm looking for a place to bring my 5th wheel camper for about a week and able to do some white perch fishing. Any suggestions please?

Ray Ponthier | Mar 28, 2022
rhonda smith | Mar 29, 2022

Plenty of room for your 5th wheel here. A little expensive and you need to make a reservation if you want a lake view.

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is september a good time for camping and crappie fishing

John Sell | Jul 15, 2021
Melissa Davis | Jul 16, 2021

Camping is great all of the time. Crappie are better in the Spring but can be found with a little work around pylons and covered areas a little deeper than normal.

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we went to go swim but it said that the area was closed is that true?

Nana Johnson | Jul 15, 2021
delana mason | Jul 16, 2021

I drove thru the park a couple weeks ago and people were swimming. You may just need to call and see if it's just a temporary thing.

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WARNING! Location misleading! The address above is the Dardanelle SP camping on 1st come 1st serve basis. The main campground where sites are reserved is 20 min away at 2428 Marina Dr, nothing stated in email, no signs, very frustrating 🤔

Tom & Chylon Thatcher | Apr 11, 2021
Yolanda Johnson | Apr 12, 2021

Yes 1st come 1st serve. Sometimes the best thing to do is call. It's what we did. Spoke with Jennifer. If you got there at night. The will stop by in the morning . Somewhere in a post is the price of the camp site. We paid $24.00 for a site right on the lake.

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Can you camp overnight?

Alexander Holland | Apr 11, 2021
Valecia Adair | Apr 12, 2021

Yes. Very nice campgrounds to accommodate any traveler.

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Is jetski allowed I. This lake

Víctor García | Apr 11, 2020
V Duwane Ledbetter | Apr 12, 2020

Yes

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Can you just come in and have a place to camp

Terry Williams | Apr 11, 2020
Randy Hefner | Apr 12, 2020

People are still camping at Lake Dardanelle!Some of the lower camp sites are closed because of water! Call ahead where you want to camp! Some roads are closed or may close!

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Do they sell books at the gift shop?

Jo Calizzi | Apr 12, 2019
Russell Comer | Apr 13, 2019

Yes! Animal (birds, snakes, fish, etc.) and plant (edibles, poisonous, flowers, trees, etc.) identification. I believe they also have childrens books as well as Bushcrafting. Well worth going in and even pressing some penny souvenirs. You can even have a wedding there.

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What is the rate

Patrick Foree | Apr 12, 2018
Amie Ponder | Apr 13, 2018

Class B sites (water/30 Amp) are $22/night , Class AA (water/30 Amp/Sewer) are $30/night, and Class AAA (water/50 amp/Sewer) are $34/night.

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How much does it cost

Patrick Foree | Apr 12, 2018
Jimmy G | Apr 13, 2018

Free to visit! RV/Tent camping I'm not sure?

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Are campsites pet friendly?

Jennifer Moore | Nov 12, 2021
Roderick VanGordon | Nov 13, 2021

Yes

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Is the lake still closed off?

Chrissy Jolly | Aug 14, 2021
Laura Tucker | Aug 15, 2021

I work for the state park, which is completely open, including the swim Beach. The visitor center hours are 8a-5p. The swim beach closes at sundown or 10p whichever comes first.

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when do you think it will open? i mean the swimming spot

Nana Johnson | Jul 15, 2021
Devon Nelson (Bigdexter) | Jul 16, 2021

Now... Finally

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do you guys have a banquet room that people can rent for a Birthday Party?

Lou Meek | Jul 15, 2021
josh white | Jul 16, 2021

There's a really big room there with tables and chairs in it, so I do believe so. It's down past the art gallery.

when can we go swimming yet?we went today and it said it was closed

Nana Johnson | Jul 15, 2021
delana mason | Jul 16, 2021

People were swimming a couple weeks ago. May need to call and see if they are temporarily closed

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How much dose it cost to rent a camping site on the Russellville side of Lake Dardanelle

Debra Standridge | Jul 15, 2021
Lake Dardanelle State Park (Owner) | Jul 16, 2021

Hey Debra, the sites at Lake Dardanelle State Park in Russellville are currently $23+tax/night for a class B, $32+tax/night for a class AA, and $36+tax/night for a class AAA.

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Are there any cabins to rent?

Brenda Janzen | Jun 15, 2021
Lake Dardanelle State Park (Owner) | Jun 16, 2021

Hello Brenda. There are 3 cabins located in the park but they are privately owned by the Russellville Marina. They can be reached at 479-967-1543 and can assist you with any questions or check availability. Have a great day!

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Is there a laundry for registered guests at the park?

Nikki Harper-Smith | Apr 11, 2021
Heidilore Worthington | Apr 12, 2021

No

Are you allowed to fish from bank in state park

Lou Slaughter | Apr 11, 2020
Lou Slaughter | Apr 12, 2020

Thank you merry xmas

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There is an island that is considered part of lake Dardanelle State Park just off of lake front drive,are you allowed to go there and metel detect, explore. I will even clean up what I can, I know how people like to trash places like this.

Terry McLain | Apr 11, 2020
Geraldine Morgan | Apr 12, 2020

Not 100% Sure. Ucan call parks and recreation ark to ask . U may be able to even google it and find out

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Can you camp in a tent there

Stacey Hamner | Apr 11, 2020
dewayne blaylock | Apr 12, 2020

Yes. Very nice camp grounds

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do you have tent camping and if so do they have water and electric and how much is the sites for 3 weeks

Cynthia saul | Apr 11, 2020
dewayne blaylock | Apr 12, 2020

I don't know any lake park in Arkansas that you can stay over 2 weeks at.

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Can your dog swim in the lake with you.

Becky Thomas | Apr 11, 2020
Charles Dickson | Apr 12, 2020

Of course!

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Is the littler state park still open on lake Dardanelle

Laverne Johnson | Apr 11, 2020
Randy Hefner | Apr 12, 2020

Last I heard the higher camp grounds were still open! All the campsites next to the water were closed!

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Is the smaller park on the lake still open

Laverne Johnson | Apr 11, 2020
Alex Cahoon | Apr 12, 2020

Yes it is!

Do they accept the access card? What discount do they give veterans or seniors?

Theresa Varnell | Apr 11, 2020
David Spaght | Apr 12, 2020

Yes they do. disabled and senior discount Access cards .

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Do they sale lake maps

Arthur Williams | Apr 12, 2019
Russell Comer | Apr 13, 2019

You can view their 3D model or the wall layout or just step outside on the deck and look around, but your probably speaking of a take with map available for purchase.

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How deep is the lake?

Bobby Hobbs | Apr 12, 2019
Kyle Ritchie | Apr 13, 2019

The deeper spots will be around 20 feet. The river channel is 40 feet plus

Is there a gift shop?

Jo Calizzi | Apr 12, 2019
Terry Clark | Apr 13, 2019

Sure is

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How do you get to the picnic area near the Port side area?

Krys Hardin | Apr 12, 2019
Belinda Myers | Apr 13, 2019

Marina Road off west main street to sign to visitor center

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I am looking for cabin rentals on lake is there any?

Janie Vega | Apr 12, 2019
Native Heart | Apr 13, 2019

Yes there are three or four cabins available at the marina. I believe the minimum rental rate is for two nights

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What does 38 look like

Melissa Rentfro | Apr 12, 2019
Hot Wired | Apr 13, 2019

Looks Good!

check in and check out time

Julie Veno | Apr 12, 2018
John Phillips | Apr 13, 2018

Check their website or look to see if times are posted at the visitors center. Sometimes they post the times at the driveway entrance to the park, but not sure if this particular location does.

We will be arriving after hours but have reservations. How do we check in

Deedee Leonard | Apr 12, 2018
Jim Cornell | Apr 13, 2018

There are instructions for late check in process on the door of the visitors center.

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Do they have laundry here?

Nadeen crook | Apr 12, 2018
Rick Hamrick | Apr 13, 2018

No

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Are pets allowed?

Nicole Rodriguez | Apr 12, 2018
David Zajicek | Apr 13, 2018

I think they have to be leashed but it would not hurt to give them a call just to be sure.

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