Millwood State Park Campground

Stopped off here for a night while traveling between Memphis and the DFW area. It’s a nice 30 minute jaunt off the highway which we prefer. We recently sold our 40’ vintage GMC coach conversion and were traveling with family in their 29’ class c, so it could be my perspective but I found this park to be incredibly easy to navigate. Paved and level spaces that include a separate paved parking spot for your toad. All spaces are just a stone’s throw from the lake. Fire pit, grill, and lantern hook at all sites. Well kept, individual shower/ bathrooms. Some sites with full hookups, some with electric and water.

Although we stayed only one night as we were just passing thru, I really liked this park. The spaces are generously spacious, well maintained, shaded, and we had an amazing view of the lake. We enjoyed watching all the people fishing and bringing in their catch after boating, kids riding their bikes/playing, and met some really nice people. The park had security riding thru all the time who were so friendly. The facilities were immaculate with workers coming by to check-in and thoroughly cleaning/maintaining the area. When we drove out we really got to enjoy the beauty of the park. I wish I had taken more photos to share.

Not a lot of campsites.
Best days Sunday to Thursday.
Busy days Friday and Saturday

I would stay in the future here somewhere in campground A and of the sites which are right on the water with full hookups (16, 17, 20, 22, 24, 25). Site 1 is at the beginning of site A closest to the dam and on the outside of the loop, away from the water and close to the primitive tent camping area.

Bath houses are nice enough and located between sites 20 and 22 along the water, good space between sites, easy back in, full hookups in campground A but only water and electricity in B (I think, we didn't camp there). Our site had a picnic table, a lantern hook, a fire pit and an above ground metal grill. It was well maintained except for a slow drip from our water connection (on the supply side, not our rig).

4g LTE on Tmobile was low bars but generally had (somewhat slow) service when we needed it. It was fine for calls, email and some low level work from the road needs. For video calls we had to leave the park. When we went down by the water to sit on the swing and look at the lily pads we had good coverage so the water front sites may have better coverage. That speed tested at 9 Mbps.

ATT hotspot in truck had trouble once inside the park grounds. While we officially had 1 bar and sometimes 2, it was mostly unusuable because the speeds were so low. We don't have a booster but I think that would have made a difference for both.

About 4 nice swings down by the water to enjoy the sunrise/sunset or even the afternoon by the water, even if you aren't at a waterfront site.

Beautiful Lakeside State Park thats Big Rig friendly with paved back-in sites. There is no Camp Site Map available On-Line so we've posted a picture of it. If you want to be waterfront, AAASites 16, 17, 20, 22 and 25 are the full-Hookups are your picks. Site 17 and 25 are the most sought after, and we were lucky to get 25, so book early if you can. The sites are all paved with Firepits, Grills, Table and lots of room. Our Starlink worked well looking North.

Two boat launches kept the fishing boats in and out daily, but very quiet as it's a No-Wake Zone for boats. Lots of Birds (egrets, geese) and apparently the odd Gator, but we didn't see any.

We did a tour around the entire Millwood Reservoir, taking a Hike on the White Cliff Trail at that State Park and then went to Cottonshed State Park and played a round of Disc Golf. Both of those State Parks are smaller, but offer lots of Shore fishing plus Boat Launches.

The Millwood Reservoir Dam on the Little River is located less than a Mile from the Park and a nice place to visit. The town of Ashdown has most of what you need. We stocked up on Groceries at Berkshire Store, which was beautiful and well staffed and stocked. We'd also recommend "Big Jakes BBQ" for some eat-in or take-out Smoked Meats and especially "The Original Fried Pie"

We'll stay again, and probably for longer to tour more of the area.

Nice park just outside Ashdown AR. The dam road is very close and the lumber trucks are load and often. Nice sites and well cared for. Very friendly staff.