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BELLAH MINE

federal · Gillham, AR

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  • dump station16 mi
  • fuel station8.6 mi

USACE De Queen Lake · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

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 lake also has a WMA to allow hunting on the lands around the lake. Except for developed recreation areas and lands in the vicinity of the dam. Game species include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, turkey, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and deer. De Queen Lake does have a designated hiking trail in Pine Ridge Park that is open to the public and hiking/biking activities are welcomed. 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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    16 mi
  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    8.6 mi
  • propane

    McCurtain County Propane, Inc.

    20 mi
  • grocery

    Walmart Supercenter

    7.4 mi
  • trailhead

    Pine Ridge Nature Trail

    16 mi
  • attraction

    Sevier County Historical Museum

    6.9 mi
  • recreation site

    Presbyterian Falls Day Use Area

    13 mi

Contact & access

Reservations & demand

November weekends are typically reserved about 12 days ahead.

Based on 21 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/11/2026

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