Blue Ridge Park

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Campground · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Blue Ridge campground, located on the north end of Dierks Lake, offers a natural feel with incredible fishing in the flooded timberlands along the Saline River. Situated in the heart of the Howard County Wildlife Management Area this area peaks in spring and fall when fishing and hunting are at their best. Blue Ridge is a local hotspot for camping and fishing, with two boat ramps located right in the heart of crappie country. Recreation Camping Day use Boating Swimming Facilities 21 Campsites (Overnight) 2 Restrooms 1 Shower Facility Natural Features The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing. Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the upper reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove,… Getting there: 466 Blue Ridge Road Dierks, AR 71833 From Dierks, AR take Highway 70 East toward Kirby and turn North on Highway 278. Travel Highway 278 approximately 6 miles. Turn west on Blue Ridge Road. Phone: 870-286-2346 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10050235 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USACE