Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10159064
When Highway 7 Recreation Area reopens
Highway 7 Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Mar 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 64 tracked reservation dates (Mar 1 – May 3, 2027): 64 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 64 of 64 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Mar 1 – May 3, 2027Not open online0%
Open reservation dates64 / 64
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 64
Weekday openings37
Weekend openings27
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 37 fall on weekdays and 27 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Mar 2027 – May 2027March holds the most room. 31 of 31 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Highway 7 Pavilion | 64 |
This day-use unit currently has 64 reservation dates available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Mar 1, 2027. That is about 119 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Mar 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The reservation dates shown on this page describe Mar 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Reservation dates
64 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit at Highway 7 Recreation Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highway 7 Pavilion | 64 | 64 dates | Mar 1, 2027, Mar 2, 2027, Mar 3, 2027, Mar 4, 2027, Mar 5, 2027, Mar 6, 2027, Mar 7, 2027, Mar 8, 2027, Mar 9, 2027, Mar 10, 2027, Mar 11, 2027, Mar 12, 2027 +52 more |
About Highway 7 Recreation Area
Overview
Highway 7 is a small, popular scenic area adjacent to State Highway 7. A narrow wooded land spur provides the facilities and ennvironment picnickers enjoy throughout the warm and mild season. A group shelter is located inside the loop turn-around at the extreme west end of the area. The open and gradually sloping land near State Highway 7 provides two beach areas where visitors find relief from high summer temperatures.
Recreation
DeGray Lake hosts thousands of professional fishing tournaments, triathlons and it is one of the most popular swimming destinations in the region. The area is also ideal for boating and jet skiing.
Facilities
Hwy 7 Recreation Area is a day use area that features two swim beaches, playground, two restrooms, numerous picnic areas, and a reservation group use pavilion.
To see USACE DeGray Lake Virtual Tour, click here
Natural Features
The pavilion is located at the end of a tree-covered peninsula. Highway 7 Recreation Area is known for the many black squirrels that call it home. Degray Lake encompasses 13,500 water acres, with 207 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 47 feet.
Nearby Attractions
The DeGray Lake State Resort Park lies on the northern shores of the lake, and kayaking tours, golf, tennis courts and a horseback riding trail are available.
1 monitored unitDay use1 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKMax party 50
Getting there
From Interstate 30 take exit 78. Merge onto State Highway 7 north for 4 miles. Turn left into Highway 7 Recreation Area and proceed to the end of the road.
729 Channel Road, Arkadelphia, AR 71923870-246-5501
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Highway 7 Recreation Area?
Reservations for Highway 7 Recreation Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 64 of 64 tracked reservation dates are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Highway 7 Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Highway 7 Recreation Area?
March 2027, with 31 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Highway 7 Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Highway 7 Recreation Area begins Mar 1, 2027 — about 119 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Mar 1, 2027.
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