Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10159068
When Oak Bower Group Use Area reopens
Oak Bower Group Use 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
2
Only 2 openings 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 · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 171 open for online reservation · 8 reserved · 4 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
6.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 171 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online6.6%
Open site-nights171 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)8 / 179
Weekday openings100
Weekend openings71
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 100 fall on weekdays and 71 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027January holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open | |
| 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 |
Thanksgiving: no site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no site is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Thursday has no online availability; individual Friday night remains open. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Oak Bower Cabins | 171 |
This site currently has 171 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 9
Next open weekendFri · Nov 13
The next bookable night is Nov 9; the first open weekend starts Nov 13. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
171 open site-nights across 1 site at Oak Bower Group Use Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 4 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 9 at site Oak Bower Cabins.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Bower Cabins | Not recorded | Yes | 171 | 123 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +159 more |
About Oak Bower Group Use Area
Overview
Unique to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oak Bower is located along the Bill Hill Creek arm of DeGray Lake. This quality group use camping facility offers sleeping cabins, a large dining hall and kitchen, shower houses and playground equipment. Oak Bower is an ideal location for family reunions, company retreats and large group outings. For more information or to schedule a tour call 870-246-5501. To see USACE DeGray Lake Virtual Tour click here
Recreation
Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake.
The lake is also stocked with a variety of game fish, including plenty of hybrid striped bass, making it an ideal area for both boat and bank fishing.
Numerous hiking and bike riding trails wind around the lake shore, including the Arlie Moore Interpretive Trail which is located a short drive away.
Facilities
ITEMS GROUPS WILL NEED
1. Food
2. Sleeping apparel, including bedrolls, air mattresses, pillows and blankets.
3. Cookware, dishwashing soap, plates, glasses and dishes.
4. Lawn chairs, flashlights, first aid kit and radios.
FURNISHED BY THE CORPS
1. Seven sleeping shelters (4 bunks each) with heat and air conditioning units.
2. Dining Hall and full Kitchen that seats up to 150 people.
3. Restrooms and showers.
4. Drinking fountain.
5. Jug filler fountains.
6. Group size grill.
7. Internet access in dining facility.
Natural Features
Degray Lake is one of the region's five Diamond Lakes, known for their crystal clear waters. The lake flows from the Caddo River in western Arkansas and spans 13,500 surface acres.
Nearby Attractions
The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline.
The Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are both located nearby.
1 monitored site1 with hookups1 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
From Interstate 30, take exit 78 and merge onto State Highway 7 north for 9 miles. Turn left onto Arlie Moore Road for 1.1 miles. Turn right onto Chestnut Dr for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Oak Bower Rd and follow into Group Use Area.
729 Channel Road, Arkadelphia, AR 71923870-246-5501
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Oak Bower Group Use Area?
Reservations for Oak Bower Group Use Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 171 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (93.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground 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 16:20 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 Oak Bower Group Use Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings 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.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Oak Bower Group Use Area?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 9 at site Oak Bower Cabins. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Oak Bower Group Use Area?
January 2027, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Oak Bower Group Use Area?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 9 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 13. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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