About Tar Camp Day Use and Dump Station
The Arkansas River provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. The Arkansas River within the Little Rock District spans 308 miles from the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line to the Mississippi River.
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Tar Camp Day Use and Dump Station
Wright, Arkansas · Jefferson County · Activity Pass
The Arkansas River provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. The Arkansas River within the Little Rock District spans 308 miles from the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line to the Mississippi River.
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Weather at Tar Camp Day Use and Dump Station
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Heavy Drizzle
92°/72°
💧 2%🌬 12mph
↑ 7:03 AM ↓ 6:52 PM
Fri
Rain
78°/69°
💧 26%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:03 AM ↓ 6:50 PM
Sat
Overcast
74°/66°
💧 13%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:04 AM ↓ 6:49 PM
Sun
Overcast
84°/68°
💧 10%🌬 14mph
↑ 7:05 AM ↓ 6:48 PM
Mon
Overcast
85°/66°
🌬 15mph
↑ 7:06 AM ↓ 6:46 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Tar Camp Day Use and Dump Station
Heading to Tar Camp Day Use and Dump Station? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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