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Cherokee (Arkansas River)

federal · Morrilton, AR

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  • fuel station2.5 mi

USACE · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

Overview PLEASE NOTE: This is Cherokee Park on the Arkansas River in Morrilton, Arkansas. This is not Cherokee Park at Greers Ferry. You can download a park map HERE You can download a Customer Comment card HERE Special Event Permit Recreation Camping, picnics, boating, fishing, and nature watching are all highly prized at Cherokee park. Facilities Cherokee Campground offers 33 spacious campsites with 30 or 50 amp electric hookups and water, along with two large group picnic shelters. Amenities include a dock, hot showers, a boat ramp and playground. Natural Features The campground is set on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a series of navigation pools used to help ships navigate upstream toward Oklahoma. The Arkansas River is one of the Mississippi's largest tributaries, flowing 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through to Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Wintering eagles can be seen in large numbers along the Arkansas River. Most of these eagles migrate from Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes region. Contact Info For local information, please call (501) 500-1787 or call (501) 340-1004 for general information. Nearby Attractions Petit Jean State park is only a short drive away. Charges & Cancellations Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center For specific information about fees and cancellations/Changes please visit: Rules and Regulations

Around this stay

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

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    2.5 mi
  • propane

    Blue Rhino

    6.7 mi
  • grocery

    Walmart Supercenter

    4.3 mi
  • attraction

    Depot Museum

    2.8 mi
  • recreation site

    Fishing access

    7.6 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

Reservations & demand

October weekends are typically reserved about 2 days ahead.

Based on 30 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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