Rising Star
Grady, Arkansas · 194 ft · In Pool 3 (Ark. Rv) Recreation Area
Photos: Aaron Bailey
Wildfire 40 mi NE: Monroe 296, 16 acres
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 194 ft (59 m)194 ft59 m
Sites25
Rising Star lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- B-01Standard · accessible · up to 8 people79 ft
- B-02Standard · accessible · up to 8 people70 ft
- B-03Standard · accessible · up to 8 people74 ft
- B-04Standard · accessible · up to 8 people68 ft
- B-05Standard · accessible · up to 8 people60 ft
- B-06Standard · accessible · up to 8 people74 ft
- B-07Standard · accessible · up to 8 people52 ft
- B-08Standard · accessible · up to 8 people48 ft
- B-09Standard · accessible · up to 8 people74 ft
- C-01Standard · accessible · up to 8 people97 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Rising Star Campground is located on the Arkansas River by Pool 3 Lock and Dam. Whether camping, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the sun, this area provides something for everyone.Recreation
The campground is popular among fishermen. There is excellent catfish fishing in the tail-waters of Joe Hardin Lock and Dam as well as Emmitt Sanders Lock and Dam at the upstream end of Pool 3. Anglers often catch bass, crappie and bream.
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Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Rising Star: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 23% chance of rain93°67°
- ThuSunny93°64°
- FriMostly Sunny76°46°
- SatSunny70°44°
- SunSunny78°52°
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Location and contact
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