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At the top of Petit Jean Mountain, which is adjacent to the Arkansas River, is Lake Bailey. This lake, which covers 170 acres when at normal levels, and is a popular destination for anglers, hikers, and tourists alike. Lake Bailey was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of a greater project, the same project that helped build the Petit Jean State Park in the 1930s. The lake was named for then Arkansas governor, Carl Bailey.
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Getting Outdoors
There is something special about fishing on the top of a mountain, and Lake Bailey has many different fish species to attract anglers to its elevated waters. Because the lake is publicly owned, anglers must have an up-to-date fishing license, so be sure to update your Arkansas fishing license en route to the lake so that your fishing trip doesn’t run into any snags. The lake is typically stocked annually, and common species caught here include crappie, bass, and catfish.
Camping at Lake Bailey
Lake Bailey is located inside of Petit Jean State Park, and the state park RV campgrounds here are an extremely convenient place to stay while exploring Lake Bailey. There are many onsite cabins that are designed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in a rustic style to reflect the mountain surroundings, and these cabins are accompanied by 35 RV compatible campsites and 90 rustic campsites. All of the campsites at this campground are within walking distance of Lake Bailey.
Exploring the Area
An easy way to explore this section of Arkansas is to rent an RV near Lake Bailey, using the lake and nearby campground as a temporary home-base to explore the nearby towns. Adona, a town to the south, is one of the closest towns but doesn’t have much to offer for guests. It may be better to the northeast to Morrilton or the northwest to Russellville when desiring a day in town.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Cedar Creek Trail, ARPetit Jean State Park, AR
- Rock House Cave and Lookout Trail, ARPetit Jean State Park, AR
- Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail, ARPetit Jean State Park, AR
- CCC Hike & Bike Trail, ARPetit Jean State Park, AR
- Cedar Falls Trail, ARPetit Jean State Park, AR
- Canyon Trail, ARPetit Jean State Park, AR
- Bear Cave Trail, ARPetit Jean State Park, AR
- Seven Hollows Trail, ARPetit Jean State Park, AR
- Scenic 7 Byway South: Russellville to Hot Springs, ARDardanelle, AR
- Bona Dea Trail, ARLake Dardanelle State Park, AR
- CampgroundsLocation
- Old Post Road Campground, ARPope County, AR
- River Road Campground, ARPerry County, AR
- Quarry Cove Campground, ARPerry County, AR
- Carter Cove Campground, ARYell County, AR
- Toad Suck Campground, ARPerry County, AR
- Sunlight Bay Campground, ARYell County, AR
- Piney Bay Campground, ARJohnson County, AR
- Shoal Bay Campground, ARLogan County, AR
- Maumelle Campground, ARPulaski County, AR
- Little Rock North / Jct. I-40 KOA, ARPulaski County, AR
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Recent RV rental reviews in Lake Bailey
Zachary B.
March, 2026
The RV/camping experience was awesome. They set everything up and was really spacious. I recommend this anyone who wants to go camping.
Meghan S.
February, 2026
Brandon and Dana were great!!! We requested a last minute rental and they really came through for us. The camper was clean, well supplied, and super cozy. We had a 13 hour rain day on our trip, but loved every cozy minute we got to spend inside relaxing. They were VERY quick to respond to every message and question, and they made our rental a great experience!
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