Fishing enthusiasts will find lake access and a boat ramp at this Army Corps of Engineers campground on DeQueen Lake. Bellah Mine features terraced sites that provide unobstructed lake views, with paved, mostly level spots accommodating RVs up to 120 feet. The campground includes 30 and 50-amp electrical service, water hookups, and a dump station at the exit, though individual sites lack sewer connections.
Several sites feature enhanced lake wall decks for direct water access, and some allow boat tie-ups at campsites. A swim beach sits across the water from the camping area. The facility includes a clean shower house and playground with pea gravel surfacing. For additional options, campers can explore campsites near Gillham. Note that pets are not permitted at this location.
Description
Overview
Bellah Mine Campground sits along the shores of DeQueen Lake in southwest Arkansas.
Recreation
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 Arkansas Game and Fish Commission have also stocked hybrid striped bass in the lake. There are plenty of opportunities for hunting on the lands around the lake. Except for developed recreation areas and lands in the vicinity of the dam, all project lands are open to the public for hunting. Game species include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, turkey, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and deer. Although DeQueen Lake does not have a designated hiking trail, the vast expanse of land is open to the public and hiking activities are welcomed anywhere on project lands.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of DeQueen, Arkansas, offers gas, grocery and medical services.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBellah Mine is located in Arkansas
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.
Address
706 DEQUEEN LAKE RD
Dequeen, AR 71832
Coordinates
34.127204 N
94.400491 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 4/1/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 4/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from Texarkana, TX
- 1 hr 56 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 2 hrs 19 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 2 hrs 28 min from Longview, TX
