Within DeGray Lake, this US Army Corps of Engineers campground accommodates RVs up to 75 feet with electric hookups at all sites. Shouse Ford operates year-round at $20 per night, featuring a swimming area, bath houses, and dump station access. Water spigots are available but may require walking several hundred feet from some sites when the campground fills up. Reviewers recommend filling water tanks before arrival to avoid potential inconvenience during busy periods. The forested setting provides fishing and swimming opportunities, with pets welcome throughout the facility.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundShouse Ford is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Interstate 30, take exit 78 and merge onto State Highway 7 north to Bismarck. Turn left on State Highway 84 and go 9 miles west to Point Cedar. Turn left onto Shouse Ford road and continue 4 miles to the campground.
Address
729 CHANNEL ROAD
Arkadelphia, AR 71923-9364
Coordinates
34.2894444 N
93.2677778 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/4/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/4/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 39 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 1 hr 19 min from Little Rock, AR
- 1 hr 40 min from Texarkana, TX
- 2 hrs 35 min from Fort Smith, AR









