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BELLAH MINE

De Queen, Arkansas · US Army Corps of Engineers

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About

Bellah Mine Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.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.The nearby town of DeQueen, Arkansas, offers gas, grocery and medical services.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.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.

Directions

From DeQueen, AR, take Highway 71 north for 7 miles. Turn west onto Bellah Mine Road and continue for 5 miles, following signs into the campground.

Location

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Details

State
Arkansas
City / area
De Queen
Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Parent area
Dequeen Lake
Campsites
25
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$14–$30 / night
Rating
4.57 / 5 (147 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

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