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

Danny J

Verified

October 29, 2020 • Stayed at: H6, Loop: H

5

⛺️🏔🐿🦌🚣🏻‍♀️🧗🏻‍♀️🏕🌅🌄

Darrell G

Verified

October 27, 2020 • Stayed at: P4B, Loop: P

5

We had a great time, though we had to move to different campsite after to notes. Recommend this campground but book early.

billy m

Verified

October 27, 2020 • Stayed at: C02, Loop: C

4

We always enjoy camping here! On of our favorite places. We did get our camper hit ,this time, by a piece of metal that a lawnmower through while the camp ground was being mowed. The lawn contractor said he didn’t have insurance to cover our damage but would pay our insurance deductible. I didn’t want to file with my insurance. I contacted the COE several times but never got their ruling if the contractor was liable. The contractor did pay my deductible.

PAMELA C

Verified

October 25, 2020 • Stayed at: F2, Loop: F

5

We love the park it has very nice campsites and the water is easily accessible

Jesse W

Verified

October 23, 2020 • Stayed at: C02, Loop: C

5

Very clean and well organized, great park attendant’s.

anthony j

Verified

October 12, 2020 • Stayed at: E7, Loop: E

5

Me and the family have been going here for a little over a year now. we love this place, the staff is awesome. the view is amazing as well.

Roy G

Verified

October 11, 2020 • Stayed at: F2, Loop: F

5

Beautiful sites and easy trails, all with lake views.

Jamie M

Verified

October 11, 2020 • Stayed at: P4B, Loop: P

3

I grew up visiting Shoal Bay and was excited to take my grandson for the first time. The lake was beautiful, and we had a wonderful time. However, our campsite was over grown with weeds, there were fire ants everywhere, and the playground was a mess. We filled up half a trash bag with trash and old socks. Wish it was being maintained better.

Tim G

Verified

October 6, 2020 • Stayed at: D5, Loop: D

4

Great place to spend the weekend !!!

Bonita M

Verified

October 5, 2020 • Stayed at: A4, Loop: A

5

Got in one of my favorite spots, right on the lake! Beautiful sunsets

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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