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
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Jul
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Oct
Nov
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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

Linda I

Verified

March 31, 2024 Stayed at: B1, Loop: B

5

Wonderful place. From fishing to the playground.

Johnny G

Verified

March 30, 2024 Stayed at: P2, Loop: P

4

Been going there 41 years. Hard to believe how ran down the facility has became. Such a shame from where it once was only due to lack of maintenance or responsibility.

Bronson C

Verified

March 27, 2024 Stayed at: C04, Loop: C

2

We have camped at Shoal Bay for several years. The last couple of years the cleanliness of the park has went downhill. On our recent visit over spring break, the bathrooms were not kept clean. There was no hot water in the showers on the hill. The other bathrooms have a urinal and one of the women’s showers out of order. The trash containers were overflowing.

Barbara E

Verified

March 27, 2024 Stayed at: F4, Loop: F

5

Love the hiking trails

George S

Verified

March 27, 2024 Stayed at: F1, Loop: F

4

We much enjoyed kayaking and the hiking trails. Hot springs was a fun tourist outing that included a good hike also.

Larry K

Verified

March 25, 2024 Stayed at: B6, Loop: B

2

We had several issues with the camp ground,we have never had before. The first was the bathrooms were not kept clean like they have been for the past 10 years. The showers on the hill did not have hot water at all, and we were there 5 days. The trash bends had trash on the ground around them they were so full. We have never experienced these issues in the last 15 years of our camping, yet they charged more money and gave less. We love camping there but we will have to see improvements, if they are going to charge more money.

Eddie A

Verified

March 14, 2024 Stayed at: G1, Loop: G

3

The bathrooms were clean . Camp ground picked up

Cynthia L

Verified

November 22, 2023 Stayed at: H3, Loop: H

3

Bathrooms were dirty and in disrepair

Trish F

Verified

October 16, 2023 Stayed at: C03, Loop: C

4

Dogs running loose, not on leashes; loud disturbing neighbors (drunk) all night one night; shower drain in women's bathroom stopped up and flooded floor, made it hard to get dressed without clothes getting wet. No rangers seen at all during 3 night 4 day stay.

Lucy W

Verified

October 9, 2023 Stayed at: F2, Loop: F

5

Beautiful campground. The host was very helpful. It is off the beaten path, but worth the drive.

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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