Reader report, not confirmed by the park·Reader-submitted Jun 2026
EV Charging Allowed At Campsite
A reader sent us this tip. We try to confirm listings directly with the park before marking them “Confirmed,” but we haven't been able to verify this one yet, so call ahead before you rely on it.
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A reader who called the campground reports that the sites have 20, 30, and 50 amp hookups and that staff said EVs are welcome to charge with no limits and no fee. We could not independently confirm this policy.
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Old Post Park Campground sits below the Dardanelle Lock and Dam in Russellville, Arkansas, a Corps of Engineers park on Lake Dardanelle where every site carries 20, 30, and 50 amp service. A reader who phoned ahead was told that EVs are welcome to charge at the sites, with no limits and no added fee, which is about as friendly as it gets. Worth a caveat: that came from a phone call, not a posted policy, and we have not confirmed it with the Corps, so call the office to be sure before you rely on it. Handy here is that there is DC fast charging right in Russellville from EV Connect and Blink. Clarksville is another option at roughly 22 miles, with Electrify America. On a lake this size in the Arkansas River valley, a free top-off at your campsite is the kind of thing that makes you want to stay an extra night.
DC Fast Charging Near Old Post Park Campground
Russellville
In town
EV ConnectBlink
Clarksville
22 mi
Electrify America
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not by the park. This listing comes from a reader who shared their firsthand experience, and we have not been able to get the park to confirm it. Treat it as a helpful tip, not an official policy, and call Old Post Park Campground before you arrive to make sure nothing has changed.
Probably, though it isn't confirmed. A traveler reported that Old Post Park Campground in Russellville, Arkansas lets EVs charge at the campsites, Teslas included, but the park has not verified an EV policy, so call ahead before you count on it. Sites come with 50 amp hookups. Bring your Tesla mobile connector with the NEMA 14-50 adapter for 50 amp pedestals, or the NEMA 5-15 adapter for household outlets. Old Post Park Campground sits below the Dardanelle Lock and Dam in Russellville, Arkansas, a Corps of Engineers park on Lake Dardanelle where every site carries 20, 30, and 50 amp service. If the park confirms charging is OK, plug in when you arrive and you can wake up with a full battery instead of sweating over your next stop.
By a reader's account, Old Post Park Campground offers campsite-level EV charging, meaning you plug into the electrical pedestal at your site. The park has not confirmed this, so verify it first. Sites have 50 amp hookups. This is Level 2 charging, similar to a home wall charger. A 50 amp hookup can add roughly 30 miles of range per hour, so an overnight charge usually gets the job done. Always confirm with the park before you start charging, and turn down your charge rate if possible. A slower draw is kinder to the park's infrastructure and less likely to flip breakers.
A reader reports you can charge at your site at Old Post Park Campground, but that isn't park-confirmed, so it's worth knowing your DC fast charging options either way. There is DC fast charging right in Russellville from EV Connect and Blink. Beyond that, Clarksville is about 22 miles away with Electrify America. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.
By one traveler's account, yes, but it isn't confirmed. A reader reported that Old Post Park Campground allows charging right at your campsite; the park has not verified an EV policy. With 50 amp hookups available, you can plug in your EV and charge overnight while you camp. A reader who phoned ahead was told that EVs are welcome to charge at the sites, with no limits and no added fee, which is about as friendly as it gets.
Probably, though it isn't confirmed. A reader reported that Old Post Park Campground allows campsite charging, so if that holds you could plug in on arrival and charge overnight. Confirm with the park first. With a 50 amp connection, most EVs will go from near-empty to full in a single overnight session. Set your vehicle's charge rate to something reasonable if you can. A slower draw is kinder to the park's electrical system, and that's how you stay welcome.
A reader reports Old Post Park Campground has 50 amp hookups at campsites, though the park has not confirmed it. A 50 amp outlet (NEMA 14-50) is the gold standard for campsite EV charging. It delivers Level 2 speeds, roughly 30 to 40 miles of range per hour, and can fully charge most EVs overnight. Confirm with the park before plugging in, and keep your charge rate reasonable to avoid tripping breakers.
We don't have specific pricing information for EV charging at Old Post Park Campground. At many campgrounds, electricity is included in your campsite fee. Others charge a flat fee or meter the usage separately. Contact the park directly for current rates. Either way, campsite charging typically costs a fraction of what you'd pay at a DC fast charger.
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