OutReserve

Shoal Bay

SHOAL BAY
SHOAL BAY
SHOAL BAY

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

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.

Number of accommodations: 77

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Mar 1 to Oct 31

Sites & Availability

77 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A1, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 A2, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 A3, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 A4, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 A5, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B1, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B10, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B11, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B12A, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B12B, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B12C, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B2, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B3, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B4, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B5, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B6, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B7, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B8, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 B9, Loop: B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 C01, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 C02, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 C03, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 C04, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 C05, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 C06, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 C07, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 C08, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 C09, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 D1, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 D2, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 D3, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 D4, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 D5, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 D6, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 D7, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 D8, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 D9, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 E1, Loop: E
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 E2, Loop: E
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 E3, Loop: E
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 E4, Loop: E
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 E5, Loop: E
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 E6, Loop: E
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 E7, Loop: E
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 E8, Loop: E
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 F1, Loop: F
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 F2, Loop: F
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 F3, Loop: F
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 F4, Loop: F
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 G1, Loop: G
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 G10, Loop: G
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 G11, Loop: G
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 G2, Loop: G
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 G3, Loop: G
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 G4, Loop: G
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 G5, Loop: G
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 G6, Loop: G
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 G7, Loop: G
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 G8, Loop: G
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 G9, Loop: G
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 H1, Loop: H
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 H2, Loop: H
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 H3, Loop: H
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 H4, Loop: H
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 H5, Loop: H
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 H6, Loop: H
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 H7, Loop: H
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 H8, Loop: H
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 H9, Loop: H
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 P1, Loop: P
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 P2, Loop: P
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 P3A, Loop: P
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 P3B, Loop: P
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 P4A, Loop: P
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 P4B, Loop: P
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 P5A, Loop: P
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 P5B, Loop: P
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$26.00
/ per night

Reviews (316)

What Guests Are Saying

Shoal Bay campground is highly regarded for its beautiful setting, cleanliness, and friendly hosts, making it a favored spot for many visitors. Guests appreciate the well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and well-kept campsites, allowing for a peaceful and enjoyable experience. However, some reviews mention issues such as noisy neighbors, locked fish cleaning stations, and occasional electrical problems, indicating areas for improvement.

Review Summary

4.4
316 reviews
5
64.2%
203
4
20.9%
66
3
9.2%
29
2
4.1%
13
1
1.6%
5

Tami B

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: A1, Loop: A

5

very friendly people Gary and his wife at the front gate is awesome only complaint I have is they have a wonderful fish cleaning station that is locked up because outsiders keep damaging it my wife and I love it when it was open need to reopen it and have rangers and sheriff patrol around it more a shame to have a great thing like tat locked up

Larry K

Verified

January 23, 2020 Stayed at: B7, Loop: B

5

The staff running are the nicest people and always very helpful with any issue that arises. Shoal bay is the best camping around.

Dorothy H

Verified

January 18, 2020 Stayed at: A3, Loop: A

4

great place to camp

Larry L

Verified

January 18, 2020 Stayed at: D7, Loop: D

4

We had a small family gathering with family and friends. The campgrounds are in excellent condition. At times there was no hot water in the restroom. Overall we had a great time.

Jackie L

Verified

January 18, 2020 Stayed at: E1, Loop: E

4

Peaceful and beautiful lake.

Donna R

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: E7, Loop: E

5

Love the sites, the quietness, the bathroom availability, and the swimming beach area. The park is always clean and neat. Great place to launch your boat and fishing is good. For those who like to get in their exercise, there is good walking areas. It’s our favorite place to go!!! Only negative is that you can’t get a good signal for your television.

Rick T

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: A5, Loop: A

5

had a great time and the park is so clean the bathrooms are so clean and smell good

Shana B

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: D3, Loop: D

5

We love Shoal Bay!

Chuck M

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: A1, Loop: A

5

Clean, friendly park. I recommend staying there. Restrooms and shower stay clean.

Britany T

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: D7, Loop: D

5

The park was peaceful and beautiful! We will definitely visit again.

Location Shoal Bay

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

Latitude & Longitude: 35.31 / -93.4306

Elevation: 108 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

General

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.

General

• 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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