Established Camping
Shoal Bay
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Dardanelle Lake
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Beauty in the Arkansas River Valey
Nicely spaced campsites on the shores of Shoal Bay. Clean sites with easy access for large rigs.
Have been camping here since the lake was established, it has only improved with time.
Could have a few more trash disposal sites and grills (only fire ring grates)
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Great campgrounds
It was a little windy Friday but Saturday turned out to be awesome. #transcend #gdlife
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Shadey large sites
In March, the place was a ghost town which was nice. We had a site w/e lakefront site. It was so peaceful. We found some really great hiking close by.
Location
Shoal Bay is located in Arkansas
Directions
From New Blaine, Arkansas, take State Route 197 north for 2 miles. Follow signs into campground.
Address
SHOAL BAY ROAD BOX 499
New blaine, AR 72859
Coordinates
35.31 N
93.4305556 W