Shoal Bay
Shoal Bay is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Arkansas. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 35.31000, -93.43056
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 479-938-7335
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Shoal Bay
Overview 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. 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.
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
- 108 designated routes (144 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorghum Hollow | National forest horse camp | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Piney Bay | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 9.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Campsite 8 | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Spring Lake Recreation Area | National forest campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Campsite 9 | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Campsite 6 | Private campground | 11 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.