Shoal Bay

Photo · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

79Sites

82 ftMax rig

The place

Download a Shoal Bay park map HERE This shady campground sits on the scenic Shoal Bay arm of Lake Dardanelle, offering an excellent setting for boating, swimming and wildlife viewing. Recreation The lake, a popular spot for anglers, is brimming with white bass, largemouth bass, bream, crappie and large catfish. The Bridge Rock Trail winds along a rugged slope overlooking the narrows of Shoal Creek, offering excellent hiking opportunities. Dardanelle's Visitor Center is noteworthy for its "Renaissance of a River" theme. Keep reading

Interpretive exhibits express the progression of river valley from the time of early Native Americans to its present day. Facilities Shoal Bay offers 45 reservable campsites, most of which have electric hookups. Two large picnic shelters are also available. Amenities include a boat ramp, playground and hot showers. Natural Features Dardanelle Lake, sourced by the Arkansas River, spans 40,000 acres and boasts 315 miles of shoreline. The lake sits in the river valley between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests. Nearby Attractions Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary, with nearly 86 acres of wetlands and low woods, provide an ideal habitat for native wildlife. Visitors can explore the area on the 6 mile trail system.

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The sites · 79

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
A	A1	standard electric	25 ft	50	yes
A	A2	standard electric	30 ft	50
A	A3	standard electric	44 ft	50
A	A4	standard electric	35 ft	50
A	A5	standard electric	38 ft	50
A	GS1	group shelter electric	20 ft	30	yes
A	GS2	group shelter electric	20 ft	30	yes
B	B1	standard electric	46 ft	30
B	B10	standard electric	37 ft	30
B	B11	standard electric	27 ft	30
B	B12A	standard electric	38 ft	30
B	B12B	standard electric	32 ft	30
B	B12C	standard electric	34 ft	30
B	B2	standard electric	52 ft	30
B	B3	standard electric	52 ft	30
B	B4	standard electric	33 ft	30
B	B5	standard electric	33 ft	30
B	B6	standard electric	52 ft	30
B	B7	standard electric	57 ft	30
B	B8	standard electric	28 ft	30
B	B9	standard electric	46 ft	30
C	C01	standard electric	48 ft	30
C	C02	standard electric	48 ft	30
C	C03	standard electric	46 ft	30
C	C04	standard electric	46 ft	30
C	C05	standard electric	48 ft	30
C	C06	standard electric	47 ft	30
C	C07	standard electric	48 ft	30
C	C08	standard electric	49 ft	30
C	C09	standard electric	48 ft	30
D	D1	standard electric	45 ft	30
D	D2	standard electric	62 ft	30
D	D3	standard electric	49 ft	30
D	D4	standard electric	44 ft	30
D	D5	standard electric	47 ft	30
D	D6	standard electric	50 ft	30
D	D7	standard electric	55 ft	30
D	D8	standard electric	30 ft	30
D	D9	standard electric	33 ft	30
E	E1	standard electric	50 ft	30
E	E2	standard electric	53 ft	30
E	E3	standard electric	49 ft	30
E	E4	standard electric	51 ft	30
E	E5	standard electric	29 ft	30
E	E6	standard electric	26 ft	30
E	E7	standard electric	46 ft	30
E	E8	standard electric	51 ft	30
F	F1	standard electric	45 ft	30
F	F2	standard electric	60 ft	30
F	F3	standard electric	82 ft	30
F	F4	standard electric	64 ft	30
G	G1	standard electric	43 ft	30
G	G10	standard electric	44 ft	30
G	G11	standard electric	46 ft	30
G	G2	standard electric	33 ft	30
G	G3	standard electric	38 ft	30
G	G4	standard electric	45 ft	30
G	G5	standard electric	53 ft	30
G	G6	standard electric	34 ft	30
G	G7	standard electric	50 ft	30

SHOWING 60 OF 79 SITES

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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