Sunlight Bay

Photo · Nimrod Lake

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

30Sites

72 ftMax rig

The place

Sunlight Bay Campground sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake just off of the Fourche Lafave river on Wilson Slough. Nimrod Lake is cradled between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains. Recreation Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie available. Boating, water skiing and tubing are also popular, with 11 boat ramps conveniently located around the lake, however, skiing and tubing are only allowed from the tip of Carden Point eastward toward the dam because areas west of there are too hazardous. Keep reading

Campers are likely to spot white-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbit, fox, mink, black bear, dove and waterfowl in the area. Seasonal hunting is also permitted throughout the lake, except in or near recreation areas. Facilities With 29 spacious and modern campsites and one large day use group picnic shelter, Sunlight Bay Campground has plenty of room for the family. Two boat ramps and playground are also provided. Natural Features Nimrod Dam was completed in 1942 as part of a comprehensive plan for flood control and development of water resources in the Fourche LaFave River. Although recreation was not part of the initial mission of the dam project, the lake and surrounding 21,000 acres of pristine land have now become a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby Attractions Nimrod Lake is conveniently located adjacent to State Highway 7, a National Scenic Byway and other nearby points of interest like Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo State Park and Hot Springs National Park.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 30

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
SBAY	01	standard electric	28 ft	50
SBAY	02	standard electric	48 ft	50
SBAY	03	standard electric	35 ft	50
SBAY	04	standard electric	56 ft	50
SBAY	05	standard electric	51 ft	50
SBAY	06	standard electric	28 ft	50
SBAY	07	standard electric	33 ft	50
SBAY	08	standard electric	32 ft	50
SBAY	09	standard electric	38 ft	50
SBAY	10	standard electric	49 ft	50
SBAY	11	standard electric	72 ft	50
SBAY	12	standard electric	40 ft	50
SBAY	13	standard electric	47 ft	50
SBAY	14	management	60 ft	50
SBAY	15	standard electric	34 ft	50
SBAY	16	standard electric	41 ft	50
SBAY	17	standard electric	45 ft	50
SBAY	18	standard electric	63 ft	50
SBAY	19	standard electric	45 ft	50
SBAY	20	standard electric	45 ft	50
SBAY	21	standard electric	62 ft	50
SBAY	22	standard electric	48 ft	50
SBAY	23	standard electric	30 ft	50
SBAY	23B	standard electric	50 ft	50
SBAY	24	standard electric	37 ft	50
SBAY	25	standard electric	40 ft	50
SBAY	26	standard electric	45 ft	50
SBAY	27	standard electric	40 ft	50
SBAY	28	standard electric	50 ft	50
SBAY	GS1	group shelter electric	—	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in AR-04. This member’s public-lands record →

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