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NRSO |
| description |
Wilbur D. Mills Campground is a small, quiet campground located downstream of the Wilbur B. Mills Dam on the Arkansas River, near the Pendleton Recreation Area. |
| drivingDirection |
From Dumas, Arkansas, travel north on US-165 for 9 miles to State Route 212. Turn right and continue 4 miles east, through Pendleton Bend Park, to the campground. |
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Electric and water hookups are available at each of the 21 campsites, 17 of which can be reserved. Hot showers and a boat launch are also available. |
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WILBUR D. MILLS |
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71501 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71501&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
Upon arrival, advanced reservation holders need to check in with gate attendants at Pendleton Bend Park. Pendleton Bend gatehouse is located on state highway 212 East approximately 3.5 miles before entering Wilbur D. Mills Park. No public phone available Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
The Arkansas Post National Memorial marks where the first European village west of the Mississippi River was built in 1686. Arkansas Post was also the capital of Arkansas up until the Civil War. The White River National Wildlife Refuge is also worth exploring. |
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The Wilbur D. Mills Dam is on the main stem of the Arkansas River, just below the Arkansas Post Canal. Birders love coming to the region in spring and fall to see millions of migratory birds en route for warmer waters. |
| recreationDescription |
Hiking, fishing and boating are all popular pastimes. World-class bass and crappie fishing is found in Pool 2, the section of the canal between Pendleton Bend and Lock Number 2. |