No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Oak Bower Group Use Area continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 152 open for online reservation · 17 reserved · 14 closed.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 92 fall on weekdays and 60 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027September shows no online availability. 0 of 13 tracked site-nights are open there — 13 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Oak Bower Cabins | 152 |
This site currently has 152 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Oct 4; the first open weekend starts Oct 16. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 6 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 4 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 | 152 | 104 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17 +140 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.
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.
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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: 152 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (83.1%), though availability can change. 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Oak Bower Group Use Area?
6 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 4 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 Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Oct 4 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 16. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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