RV Rental Georgetown Lake, AR

Georgetown Lake is known for the wealth of its fishing. Anglers who book an RV Pulaski County can catch yellow perch, white bass, channel catfish, smallmouth bass, bullhead, flathead, and largemouth bass. Some folks fishing the lake have been known to catch notably large fish from those varieties. Anglers looking for a big catch might consider Georgetown Lake.

When you are camping at Georgetown Lake, travel just a few miles west to the Arkansas River for different fishing opportunities. The Arkansas River is 328 miles long, but the portion near Georgetown Lake is filled with pools and shallows that are great for fishing. The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission stocks the pools with bream, catfish, crappie, and bass. The fishing is so good that many major fishing tournaments take place in the Arkansas River. The backwater areas in Pulaski County are also home to whites, saugers, and stringers.

The area around Georgetown Lake features over 20 different hiking trails. The entire area was once wetlands, and many of the trails pass through the remaining marshes. Trails range from about half a mile in length to over ten miles. Ball of Nails is one of the most popular. The trail is about two miles long and has over 800 feet of total elevation gain. River Trail is much flatter and runs along the Arkansas River. All of these trails are a short driving distance from Georgetown Lake.

Many of the hiking trails around the lake are also open to mountain biking and ATVs. They’re also great places to spot birds and other types of wildlife.

Georgetown Lake campers can find several campgrounds very close by. Willow Beach COE in Scott offers water and 50-amp electric. Sewage can be dumped at a dumping station. Campers also have access to restrooms and showers at the campground.

Tar Camp COE in Pine Bluff is another Corps of Engineers campground. The COE offers 50-amp electric hookups along with water hookups. Big rig campers can fit in several of the spots, and the park is right along the Arkansas River. The biggest selling point for this COE might be proximity to Pine Bluff, which features restaurants and amenities for those looking for something different during their stay.

Cherokee Lakes RV Park in Alexander has electric, water, and sewer hookups. Big rig sites and pull-through sites are also available. The park has WiFi, a small hiking trail, and a fishing pond.

Camp Robinson RV Park is a military famcamp in North Little Rock. Arkansas campers need access to military installations to stay at this park. The military park has full hookups, big rig access, and pull-through sites. The park is very close to everything Little Rock has to offer as well as military installation amenities.

Georgetown Lake is close to several different attractions, including many in Little Rock. Georgetown Lake campers can find much to do before they ever get to Little Rock, though. Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park in Scott is a good example. The park is the site of ancient Native American burial mounds. They are some of the tallest in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Archaeologists believe there were once eighteen, but only three remain. Visitors can explore these mounds that were built between 650 and 1050 CE.

Bauxite Historical Association Museum in Bauxite, AR, tells the story of the workers and their families who have lived in Bauxite for generations. Bauxite is the chief ore from which aluminum is extracted and a major source of revenue in the area. The museum features artifacts of miners’ lives as well as many displays of unique aluminum items.

The National Cemetery in Little Rock is a cemetery for military veterans. The headstones are separated into sections. Many of the buried are soldiers from the Civil War, so this might be of interest to history buffs. Also, a wreath is hung on each headstone every Christmas. Arkansas campers traveling around December may wish to check this out.

Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum is one of the few inland maritime museums in the United States. The museum features two boats that visitors can tour as well as several exhibits. Much of the museum focuses on submarine warfare during World War II. History buffs considering RV rentals at Georgetown Lake could spend the day here exploring.