SUNLIGHT BAY GATEHOUSE
SUNLIGHT BAY ENTRANCE
SUNLIGHT BAY SHOWERS
SUNLIGHT BAY DUMP STATION
SUNLIGHT BAY PLAYGROUND

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Available sites

27 total sites

About Sunlight Bay

Sunlight Bay Campground sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake just off of the Fourche Lafave river on Wilson Slough. Nimrod Lake is cradled between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 16 to Dec 1

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

27 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 02, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 11, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 12, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 15, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 16, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 17, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 19, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: SBAY RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 21, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 22, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 23, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 23B, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 24, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 25, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 28, Loop: SBAY RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel

Reviews (61)

What Guests Are Saying

Sunlight Bay has great potential for enjoyable camping and fishing experiences, with many visitors expressing their love for the park and intention to return. However, issues like unkempt facilities, inconsistent maintenance, and inadequate shower functionality have been noted. While the park's location is appreciated, improvements in cleanliness and upkeep are necessary for a better experience.

Review Summary

3.8
61 reviews
5
39.3%
24
4
23.0%
14
3
21.3%
13
2
8.2%
5
1
8.2%
5

Roger A

Verified

June 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: SBAY

4

We always enjoy our time at Sunlight Bay! The Host is Great! We always make new friends whenever we are at Sunlight Bay!

Timothy H

Verified

May 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: SBAY

4

Nice shady place and loved talking to the host. He is a very nice man.

Allen H

Verified

May 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: SBAY

3

April 25,2023 site #2 Sunlight Bay

This site is difficult to back into. As I was backing into the site there is an oak tree that is too close to the driveway up to the parking pad. A limb had been previously cut that caught our camper and tore a hole in the top side. As I was trying to get out of that the same limb broke the slide awning loose and had to be removed before we could get home.

Continuing to back into the site, before I could get to the back of the parking pad there is a pine tree that is too close. I hit it with the towing equipment before my tires got to the curb ( a good 4 ft). So to say the least it wasn’t a pleasant experience.

I would like to suggest that someone at least take a look at the trees at this site before someone else’s camper gets damaged. And possibly have them cut.

We love camping at Sunlight Bay and will camp there again BUT not on Site #2!

LARRY B

Verified

April 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: SBAY

5

So sad that water was up, but good fishing for us. Enjoyed the 3 nights. Looking forward to next year.

Ronald B

Verified

November 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: SBAY

3

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Edward a

Verified

October 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: SBAY

5

Camphor was excellent. He was friendly and very helpful with every question we had.

Allen H

Verified

October 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: SBAY

5

Sunlight Bay Campground is a very beautiful, relaxing place to camp. We are already planning to go back soon.

Randall F

Verified

October 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: SBAY

4

Randall F

Verified

October 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: SBAY

4

Randall F

Verified

October 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: SBAY

4

Location & Directions for Sunlight Bay

Sunlight Bay Campground, Plainview, AR 72857 United States

Elevation: 109 ft

Getting There

From Plainview, Arkansas, take Highway 28 west for a quarter mile, then follow signs to the campground.

Nearest town

Plainview, AR - 3.2 mi

About 8 min to downtown

Highway access

Sunlight Bay is accessible via Highway 28, which is located a quarter mile east from the campground.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Check-out time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Park attendants are on duty from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. & 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Two tents or one RV and one tent per campsite
  • Off-road vehicles not permitted. Highway legal transportation only.
  • Group Shelters are Day Use Only. Camping is not allowed at group shelters.
  • 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.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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