Established Camping
Shouse Ford
Shouse Ford is located near Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and is part of the DeGray Lake area. The terrain consists of wooded areas and open spaces near the lake. Campers can explore DeGray Lake Resort State Park, which offers hiking trails and water activities, and the nearby Caddo River for additional outdoor recreation.
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.
Location
Shouse 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
Detours Nearby
COE Lake Ouachita Twin Creek
56 min away
Crystal Campground
1 hr 1 min away
Drive Time
- 39 min from Hot Springs
- 1 hr 19 min from Little Rock
- 1 hr 40 min from Texarkana
- 2 hrs 35 min from Fort Smith
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
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
