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Cherokee (Arkansas River)

Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

View releasing sites

Sun, Jul 26

31

sites

Mon, Jul 27

32

sites

Tue, Jul 28

32

sites

Wed, Jul 29

32

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Thu, Jul 30

32

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Fri, Jul 31

33

sites

Sat, Aug 1

33

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Sun, Aug 2

33

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Mon, Aug 3

33

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Tue, Aug 4

33

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Wed, Aug 5

33

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Thu, Aug 6

33

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Fri, Aug 7

33

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Sat, Aug 8

33

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

PLEASE NOTE: This is Cherokee Park on the Arkansas River in Morrilton, Arkansas. Cherokee Campground offers 33 spacious campsites with 30 or 50 amp electric hookups and water, along with two large group picnic shelters. The campground is set on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools used to help ships navigate upstream toward Oklahoma.

max Stay

28 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Cherokee Campground offers 33 spacious campsites with 30 or 50 amp electric hookups and water, along with two large group picnic shelters. Amenities include a dock, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground.

Natural Features

The campground is set on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools used to help ships navigate upstream toward Oklahoma. The Arkansas River is one of the Mississippi's largest tributaries, flowing 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through to Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Wintering eagles can be seen in large numbers along the Arkansas River. Most of these eagles migrate from Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes region.

Recreation

Camping, picnics, boating, fishing, and nature watching are all highly prized at Cherokee park.

Nearby Attractions

Petit Jean State park is only a short drive away.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

35 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site A21

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A5

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site B5

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site B2

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site B9

B

MANAGEMENT

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A8

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A14

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A19

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A18

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site GS1

Cherokee

GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC

vehicle

100

people

shade

Site A20

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A9

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site B4

B

RV ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A24

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A17

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A6

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site B6

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A12

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A10

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A3

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A7

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site B8

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A22

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site A15

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Important notices

NOTICE: Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander. CFR 327.7 (b)
NOTICE: Group shelters are open for reservations, Please follow all CDC/State guidelines for social distancing, sanitizing, and face covering for COVID-19. NOTE: A special event application is required for any event including, but not limited to one or more of the following: 1. An entry, spectator, or participating fee is charged 2. If you have an anticipated attendance of 100 or more persons 3. An extraordinary impact on project resources is expected 4. Corps personnel provide additional patrols, surveillance, refuse collection, and/or crowd control 5. Event involves the use of concession tents and/or vendors 6. Event involves Bounce Houses/Bump N Jump Inflatables 7. Fishing Tournament 8. Music Festivals: In addition to the special event application, you may be asked to submit the following information before approval can be granted: (1) proof of liability insurance; (2) event details & description; (3) schedule of events; (4) parking plans. PROHIBITED: Please note that livestock, exotic animals, explosives, loaded projectile firing devices, pinatas, water balloons, and commercial activities are prohibited on project lands unless written permission has been received from the District Commander. If commercial tents are permitted for your special event, please note that driving tent stakes into concrete or asphalt on project lands is prohibited. For additional information regarding Special Event Applications & Permit Fees, please contact the Toad Suck site Office at 501-340-1004 or 1003. or email at CESWL-OP-KR-REC@usace.army.mil
• For Aquatic Facilities (Lake, Reservoir, or River Recreation): CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec. • For Terrestrial Facilities (Trailheads or Campsites): STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec . • For Combined Aquatic and Terrestrial Facilities (Trailheads or Campsites with Lake, Reservoir, or River Recreation): STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Common questions

Is Cherokee (Arkansas River) available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Cherokee (Arkansas River)?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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