Rising Star
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About Rising Star
Rising Star is a national park campground at Arkansas River - Pool 3 in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Rising Star is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 78 ft.
Other campgrounds at Arkansas River - Pool 3 include Ste Marie Park.
Total reservations in January — 2024: 10 · 2025: 35
Location
Address
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Coordinates
34.1689, -91.7367
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •April sees 159 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Ste Marie Park
Arkansas River - Pool 3
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Notrebes Bend Park
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Wilbur D. Mills
Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Pool
Merrisach Lake
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Tar Camp
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Rising Star FAQ
How far in advance should I book Rising Star?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Rising Star?
April typically sees the highest reservation activity at Rising Star. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Rising Star right now?
Rising Star is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Rising Star located?
Rising Star is located in Arkansas River - Pool 3, near Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
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