Shouse Ford
Shouse Ford is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Arkansas. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 34.28944, -93.26778
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 870-246-5501
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Shouse Ford
Overview Shouse Ford Campground sits on the banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. Large sandy beaches, world-class fishing and endless water sports make the campground a popular recreation area. Recreation Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp and large sandy beaches are provided. The lake is also stocked with a variety of game fish, including plenty of hybrid striped bass, making it an ideal area for both boat and bank fishing. Facilities Shouse Ford provides reservable modern campsites with electric hookups. The campground come with flush toilets, hot showers, water, two swimming beaches, an amphitheater and a boat ramp. To see USACE DeGray Lake Virtual Tour, click here. Natural Features Degray Lake is one of the region's five Diamond Lakes, known for their crystal clear waters. The lake flows from the Caddo River in western Arkansas and spans 13,500 surface acres. Nearby Attractions The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline. The Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are both located nearby.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Thermal Water Jug Fountain · 20 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 1 designated routes (1 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Marcus Camp Grounds | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Alpine Ridge | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.1 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Arlie Moore | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.8 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Caddo Drive | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.0 mi | — | Electric |
| Edgewood | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.3 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Iron Mountain | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 9.1 mi | — | Electric & Water |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.