SHOAL BAY
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SHOAL BAY
SHOAL BAY

Featured amenities

Showers Showers

Available sites

77 total sites

About Shoal Bay

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

77 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A1, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A2, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A3, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A4, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A5, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 B1, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B10, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B11, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B12A, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B12B, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B12C, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B2, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B3, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B4, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B5, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B6, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B7, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B8, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 B9, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C01, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C02, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C03, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C04, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C05, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C06, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C07, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C08, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 C09, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 D1, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 D2, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 D3, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 D4, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 D5, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 D6, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 D7, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 D8, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 D9, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 E1, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 E2, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 E3, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 E4, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 E5, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 E6, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 E7, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 E8, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 F1, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 F2, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 F3, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 F4, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 G1, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 G10, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 G11, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 G2, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 G3, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 G4, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 G5, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 G6, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 G7, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 G8, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 G9, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 H1, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 H2, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 H3, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 H4, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 H5, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 H6, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 H7, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 H8, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 H9, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 P1, Loop: P RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 P2, Loop: P RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 P3A, Loop: P RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 P3B, Loop: P RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 P4A, Loop: P RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 P4B, Loop: P RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 P5A, Loop: P RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 P5B, Loop: P RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved

Reviews (366)

What Guests Are Saying

Shoal Bay is a clean and well-maintained campground with friendly and helpful staff, making it a pleasant destination for families and nature lovers. Visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, well-kept facilities, and ample shade, with many expressing their desire to return. Some concerns were raised about loose dogs and occasional noise from other campers, but overall, guests had a great experience during their stay.

Review Summary

4.4
366 reviews
5
65.0%
238
4
20.5%
75
3
9.0%
33
2
3.8%
14
1
1.6%
6

Elizabeth K

Verified

July 5, 2026 • Stayed at: P1, Loop: P

5

The campground was being mowed as we arrived for a ten night stay which was awesome because short grass makes camping more enjoyable. The campsite hosts were friendly and frequently checked the grounds. The people who get the sites ready after people leave and who maintain the bathrooms were on it! We love Shoal Bay.

Barbara J

Verified

July 2, 2026 • Stayed at: E4, Loop: E

4

Campground is clean, swimming area is very small.

john s

Verified

July 1, 2026 • Stayed at: H6, Loop: H

4

Camped in H6 , good privacy and close to bath house. Tubed on lake.
No water pressure from hydrant, but had fresh water tank full.

Michael S

Verified

June 24, 2026 • Stayed at: A5, Loop: A

5

Great location and fantastic staff.

Vern N

Verified

June 21, 2026 • Stayed at: A2, Loop: A

5

staff were friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. bathrooms were clean well stocked.

Kathy B

Verified

June 18, 2026 • Stayed at: A1, Loop: A

5

Everthing was very clean and they were very helpful. Grass needed mowed, but understood it had rained for a few days prior to our visit.

David B

Verified

June 17, 2026 • Stayed at: G7, Loop: G

5

Was a great time with family and friends

daniel c

Verified

June 10, 2026 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: C

1

The people who take care of the park does not do a good job. We used to go there all the time but now not so much. They let the burn pits fill up so much you can’t hardly have a fire. They let dogs in the swimming area and they don’t clean up well.

Mamie P

Verified

June 9, 2026 • Stayed at: B12B, Loop: B

5

Our favorite place to camp!

Al N

Verified

June 8, 2026 • Stayed at: B2, Loop: B

4

the staff was very helpful and nice. the park was clean and well taken care of.

Location & Directions for Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay Road Box 499, New Blaine, AR 72859 United States

Elevation: 108 ft

Nearest town

New Blaine, AR - 2.2 mi

About 6 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • NOTICE: Group shelters are open for reservations, Please follow all CDC/State guidelines for social distancing, sanitizing, and face covering for COVID-19. NOTE: A special event application is required for any event including, but not limited to one or more of the following: 1. An entry, spectator, or participating fee is charged 2. If you have an anticipated attendance of 100 or more persons 3. An extraordinary impact on project resources is expected 4. Corps personnel provide additional patrols, surveillance, refuse collection, and/or crowd control 5. Event involves the use of concession tents and/or vendors 6. Event involves Bounce Houses/Bump N Jump Inflatables 7. Fishing Tournament 8. Music Festival: In addition to the special event application, you may be asked to submit the following information before approval can be granted: (1) proof of liability insurance; (2) event details & description; (3) schedule of events; (4) parking plans. PROHIBITED: Please note that livestock, exotic animals, explosives, loaded projectile firing devices, pinatas, water balloons, and commercial activities are prohibited on project lands unless written permission has been received from the District Commander. If commercial tents are permitted for your special event, please note that driving tent stakes into concrete or asphalt on project lands is prohibited.  For additional information regarding Special Event Applications & Permit Fees, please contact the Russellville Project Office at (501) 340-1762.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • • For Aquatic Facilities (Lake, Reservoir, or River Recreation): CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.     • For Terrestrial Facilities (Trailheads or Campsites): STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec .    • For Combined Aquatic and Terrestrial Facilities (Trailheads or Campsites with Lake, Reservoir, or River Recreation): STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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