Swimming access draws campers to Lead Hill, an Army Corps of Engineers campground operating from April through October on Bull Shoals Lake. The facility accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with electric and water hookups, though one reviewer noted needing two hoses to reach their site from the water connection. Sites generally lack shade coverage.
The campground provides standard amenities including restrooms, drinking water, and a dump station, with both drive-in and boat-in access available. Campers exploring the region can find campgrounds around Bull Shoals Recreation Area for additional options. Nightly rates range from $22 to $54, with reservations available for advance planning.
Description
Overview
Lead Hill Campground is a splendid, sizable campground with plenty of waterfront sites along the shores of Bull Shoals Lake. The lake, renowned as a haven for water sports enthusiasts, boasts nearly 1,000 miles of shoreline along the Arkansas and Missouri border.
Recreation
Year-round fishing tournaments keep fishermen active as they seek out 12-pound bass. The lake also attracts birders, naturalists, hikers, scuba divers and those who come for all types of motorboat sports.
Facilities
Most of the 75 campsites have canopies over picnic tables for cooling shade, and each one is equipped with electric hookups. The campground also has two group campsites, a playground, designated swim area and a marina.
Natural Features
Lead Hill is on the Arkansas side of Bull Shoals, which stretches across the border of Arkansas and Missouri. Bull Shoals Lake, formed by a dam built in 1951, stems from the White River in the Ozark Mountains, and eventually flows into the Mississippi.
Nearby Attractions
Cruise around the lake to see the many public parks operated by the Army Corps of Engineers. These parks cover additional swim areas, 11 marinas and several hundred miles of undeveloped land and coves.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundLead Hill is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Lead Hill, AR, travel 4 mi. on SR 7 N and follow signs into campground.
Address
1500 West Shoreline
Diamond city, AR 72630
Coordinates
36.4747222 N
92.9219444 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/2/26
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/2/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 58 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 2 hrs 26 min from Joplin, MO
- 2 hrs 43 min from Fort Smith, AR
