Tar Camp
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About Tar Camp
Tar Camp is a national park campground at Arkansas River - Pool 5 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.
Tar Camp 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 100 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 278 reviews.
Total reservations in January — 2025: 19
Location
Address
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Coordinates
34.4497, -92.1125
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •April sees 222 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Tar Camp FAQ
How far in advance should I book Tar Camp?
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 Tar Camp?
April typically sees the highest reservation activity at Tar Camp. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Tar Camp right now?
Tar Camp 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 Tar Camp located?
Tar Camp is located in Arkansas River - Pool 5, near Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
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