Crater of Diamonds State Park
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Crater of Diamonds State Park
Reserve Your Favorite Sites
See All Available Nights
You can view all available nights, up to 12 months ahead, of any campsite that is showing unavailable for your selected dates. Unavailable campsites are shown on the map as gray icons.
Show Available Dates
The description window of any unavailable campsite includes a large green button with "Show Available Dates". Use this button to reveal an interactive calendar that shows every available date for that campsite — allowing you to easily change your dates so you can reserve that favorite campsite.
This will also reset your selected dates so that you can select more than one campsite for the same dates.
If you need assistance making campsite reservations, please give us a call. We'll be happy to help you plan your next camping trip.
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Crater of Diamonds State Park
Camping Reservation Policies
CAMPING CHECK IN CHECK OUT
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 3:00 p.m.
CAMPING CANCELLATION POLICY
- There is a nonrefundable reservation deposit in the amount of the first night non-discounted rate, plus tax.
- No refund will be made for early departure for a two-day or a three-day holiday weekend reservation.
- Additional nights can be added to the front-end and back-end of any reservation. Moving the original arrival date will require a new reservation and loss of original reservation deposit.
- Your reservation will be held until 10:00 a.m. the morning after your arrival date. If you fail to notify the park or check-in by 10:00 a.m. your reservation will be cancelled.
CAMPING OCCUPANCY
- Park quiet hours are observed between 10:00 p.m. and sunrise.
- Campers are required to register with park upon arrival. For after-hours arrivals, campers will be required to register by 10:00 a.m. the next day.
- Upon check-in, all campers will present proof of discount eligibility (senior or disability) to receive the appropriate discount and pay the balance for the entire reservation period. See below, or click here or contact park staff for more information.
- On the day of registering, campers must occupy the campsite.
- Guests are prohibited from switching campsites without park permission.
- Campsites are limited to occupancy by eight (8) persons.
- Camping units may consist of no more than two (2) structures: one RV and one tent or two tents.
CAMPING DISCOUNT POLICY
- U.S. Citizens with 100% total and permanent disability will be admitted to campgrounds at one-half the regular campsite fee year-round. Current written proof of 100% total and permanent disability is required.
- Current Arkansas residents 62 and over will be admitted to campgrounds at one-half the regular campsite fee Sunday through Thursday nights and at a 25% discount weekends and holidays.
- Out-of-state citizens 62 and over will receive a 25% discount Sunday through Thursday nights and no discount on weekends or holidays.
- The discount to senior citizens does not apply to YURTS, Rental RVs, and Camper Cabins.
- Government issued photo identification with date of birth is required as proof of age. Forms of ID include Drivers License, U.S. Passport, U.S. Military ID Card, Military dependent or retiree ID Card, or United States Permanent Resident Card.
CAMPING PET POLICY
Pets are welcome in all campsites. They must be on a leash and under the guests direct physical control at all times, when outside of a camper or tent.
For a complete list of our policies, please visit our policies page.
Camping Cancellation Policies
- Any cancellations will result in loss of the non-refundable reservation deposit, which is one night's full camping fee per site.
- Alternate cancellation requirements may be established by the Director for any special event, activity, or promotion. 3. No refund will be made for any early check-out or departure for a two-day reservation, a three-day holiday weekend or special event reservation.
- Additional nights can be added to the arrival and departure dates (limited to 14 nights) if it includes honoring the original arrival date.
- Canceling the original arrival date will require a new reservation and loss of non-refundable first night’s stay.
- Reserved campsites will be held until 10:00 a.m. the morning after the arrival date. Failure to notify the park or occupy an assigned campsite by 10:00 a.m. will result in loss of the non-refundable reservation deposit, which is the first night's full camping fee per site. At this point, the campsite reservation will be canceled.
- Based on customer service issues or other circumstances, park management is authorized to discount up to 20% off dynamically priced rates for all fees, rates, tolls, charges, and rentals. Refunds due to extenuating circumstances may also be considered by Park Superintendent or their designee.
Crater of Diamonds State Park
Parkwide Availability Calendar
Select Available Nights
To select nights for your camping reservation, click on an active check-in date for the desired campsite. Then select the last night of your stay. Your reservation will be highlighted and your check-out date is indicated on the next date.
Use the Calendar or links to change the date range of the list.
Select Multiple Campsites
Using this view, you can select more than one campsite, as well as multiple check-in and check-out dates, on the same reservation. This allows you to assemble a longer reservation from more than one campsite - helpful during the busy season. You can also reserve multiple sites for your group to accommodate varying arrivals or departures.
Consecutive Nights Required
You may select any number of campsites and dates as long as your reservation is no longer than 14 nights and all dates are consecutive or overlap.
Reserving campsites with separate date ranges, such as over two different weekends with unreserved dates in between, requires making separate reservations. You can complete one reservation and use the Make Another Reservation button in the confirmation stage to easily make additional reservations.
Rates & Descriptions
The nightly rate for each campsite is displayed by date and individual site. Note that rates are subject to change based on availability and season.
The quoted rate for each night does not include taxes or the reservation fee.
Information on each campsite is displayed by selecting the campsite name in the left column.