Established Camping
Sunlight Bay
Sunlight Bay near Nimrod Lake offers a landscape with rolling hills and dense forests. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, providing varied camping experiences throughout the year. Nearby, visitors can explore Nimrod Lake for fishing and boating or visit the Ouachita National Forest for hiking and wildlife observation.
Description
US Army Corps of Engineers
Nimrod Lake
Overview
Sunlight Bay Campground sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake just off of the Fourche Lafave river on Wilson Slough. Nimrod Lake is cradled between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains.
Recreation
Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie available. Boating, water skiing and tubing are also popular, with 11 boat ramps conveniently located around the lake, however, skiing and tubing are only allowed from the tip of Carden Point eastward toward the dam because areas west of there are too hazardous. Campers are likely to spot white-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbit, fox, mink, black bear, dove and waterfowl in the area. Seasonal hunting is also permitted throughout the lake, except in or near recreation areas.
Natural Features
Nimrod Dam was completed in 1942 as part of a comprehensive plan for flood control and development of water resources in the Fourche LaFave River. Although recreation was not part of the initial mission of the dam project, the lake and surrounding 21,000 acres of pristine land have now become a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby Attractions
Nimrod Lake is conveniently located adjacent to State Highway 7, a National Scenic Byway and other nearby points of interest like Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo State Park and Hot Springs National Park.
Location
Sunlight Bay is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Plainview, Arkansas, take Highway 28 west for a quarter mile, then follow signs to the campground.
Address
Sunlight Bay Campground
12394 Sunlight Bay Road
Plainview, AR 72857
Coordinates
34.9547222 N
93.3038889 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
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- AT&TGood
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly