Piney Bay
Piney Bay is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Arkansas. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 35.39944, -93.31444
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 479-885-3029
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Piney Bay
Overview Download a Piney Bay park map HERE Piney Bay Campground sits along Dardanelle Lake in western Arkansas. Campers come here to get a break from the city and take advantage of the ample swimming, boating and fishing opportunities. Recreation Picnicking, boating and fishing are favorite pastimes. The lake is brimming with white bass, largemouth bass, bream, crappie and large catfish. Facilities Piney Bay offers 68 reservable campsites, all equipped with electric hookups, along with a large group picnic shelter. Campers enjoy hot showers, two boat ramps, a playground and a swim beach. Natural Features Situated between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, Dardanelle Lake creates an excellent setting for nature lovers. The lake stems from the Arkansas River and spans 40,000 acres. Wooded area and hills surround the lake. The region is a favorite destination for bald eagles in wintertime. 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 six-mile trail system.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 2 designated routes (1 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HillBilly Haven | RV park | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Shoal Bay | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 9.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Outdoor Living Center RV Park | RV park | 12 mi | — | — |
| Campsite 9 | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Campsite 8 | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #347 | Overnight parking | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.