Within Blue Mountain Recreation Area, Waveland Park operates as an Army Corps of Engineers campground that accommodates RVs up to 70 feet alongside tent camping. The park sits on Blue Mountain Lake with multiple boat launches and direct water access from many sites.
Campers find a mix of terrain here, from lakefront spots to forested areas higher up the hillside. The layout can be confusing, with paved roads connecting camping areas without clear signage. Matthew M. notes that "getting into the winter sites requires an abrupt acute turn to the left from the main road," and the closed loop design means backing out the same way you entered. Some sites, particularly numbers 19-27, have water hookups located about 60 feet away from the camping pad.
The lake draws boaters, anglers, and swimmers to its designated beach area. Two fish cleaning stations and three boat ramps serve the water recreation crowd. Campers consistently praise the maintenance standards. "Everything was very clean and well maintained," reports one visitor, while another adds that grounds crews keep "the firepits so clean." Two shower houses serve the campground, though hot water availability can be inconsistent.
Access requires navigating some rough roads, and cell service varies by carrier and location within the park. T-Mobile users report 2-3 bars of 5G, though data performance may be limited. The campground operates seasonally from March through October, with some loops closing earlier in winter months. For additional camping options in the area, consider campgrounds around Blue Mountain or nearby Outlet Area, located just over half a mile southeast.
Rates range from $24-75 per night depending on site type and season, with significant discounts available for Access Pass holders.
Description
Overview
Waveland Park Campground is located on the beautiful Blue Mountain Lake near Waveland, Arkansas. Visitors are greeted with shaded campsites, spectacular scenery and many outdoor recreation opportunities. Blue Mountain Lake provides the ideal spot to get away from it all, relax and enjoy fishing, boating, hunting, hiking and more.
Recreation
Families, anglers, boaters, hikers, water skiers and hunters are drawn to the lake for its recreational activities. Forests around the lake are also open to hunting. The lakeshore around Waveland Park Campground provides prime bank fishing opportunities for crappie, largemouth and white bass, bream and catfish. Families can make use of the playground and the shady, cypress tree-lined swimming area, as well as the amphitheater, which provides educational programs. The J. Perry Mikels Blue Mountain Special Use Area on the west end of the lake has a world-class bird dog field trial area that attracts visitors from throughout the United States and several other countries. Anyone may use the facilities to train dogs.
Facilities
Visitors can select from 51 shaded campsites (all reservable) with electric and water hookups, as well as one group picnic shelter for day use that can accommodate up to 150 people. Additional amenities include hot showers and a dump station. Anglers and boaters are attracted to the boat ramp and fish cleaning station.
Natural Features
Blue Mountain Lake is situated in the shadow of Mt. Magazine, the highest mountain in Arkansas and the tallest between the Rockies and Alleghenies. Farmland, rolling green mountains and two national forests surround the lake, adding to the natural beauty of the area. The lake shore consists of mixed pine and hardwood forests, wetlands and grasslands, which provide habitat for many native wildlife species.
Nearby Attractions
The lake is situated between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forest, and Mt. Magazine State Park is within a 30-minute drive. Additional information for local attractions is available at chambers of commerce in nearby towns.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
USACE is planning the drawdown in a partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is expected to begin May 1, 2026, when the lake will be lowered to elevation 374. The lake is expected to reach this elevation by July 25, 2026, and will remain at this elevation until Nov. 1, 2026. The lake will gradually return to elevation 384, depending upon rainfall. During phase two of the drawdown, designated swimming areas within the parks will be closed. Boat access will be limited to a temporary ramp located at Ashley Creek Park. Water activities such as skiing, tubing and the use of personal watercraft will be prohibited. Boaters visiting the lake during this time are encouraged to use extreme caution due to shallow water and submerged hazards. For more information, contact the Nimrod-Blue Mountain Project Office at 479-272-4324.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundWaveland Park is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Booneville, Arkansas, follow State Highway 10 east for 17 miles to Waveland. Turn right on State Highway 309 and drive for one mile. Turn right again onto Waveland Park Road and continue another mile to Blue Mountain Dam, then follow signs into the park.
Address
10152 OUTLET PARK ROAD
Havana, AR 72842-
Coordinates
35.1075 N
93.6580556 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/3/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 59 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 1 hr 38 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 1 hr 45 min from Little Rock, AR
- 1 hr 46 min from Fayetteville, AR
