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Sunlight Bay

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

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers
Playground
Playground

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.

Number of accommodations: 27

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station
  • Playground
    Playground

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 Sep 15

Sites & Availability

27 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 23B, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: SBAY
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$52.00
/ per night

Reviews (56)

What Guests Are Saying

Sunlight Bay offers a great location for camping and fishing, with friendly campground hosts and well-equipped sites. However, many reviews highlight issues with cleanliness in the bathrooms and showers, as well as maintenance problems like tall grass and debris. While some guests enjoyed their stay, the overall lack of facility upkeep led to dissatisfaction for several visitors.

Review Summary

3.8
56 reviews
5
41.1%
23
4
19.6%
11
3
23.2%
13
2
8.9%
5
1
7.1%
4

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

frank f

Verified

September 2, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: SBAY

4

Nice

Ronald B

Verified

November 26, 2021 Stayed at: 18, Loop: SBAY

4

Had a fun time

Sheilan C

Verified

October 22, 2021 Stayed at: 18, Loop: SBAY

5

The Hosts were very friendly and helpful!!

JIMMY B

Verified

October 21, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: SBAY

5

Everything was really nice. (except fishing a little slow for me). This is a nice, quite, well kept park. I hope i am still getting around as good as the park manager. he's in his 80's and he keeps up with all that goes on. Super nice guy.

Location Sunlight Bay

Address:
Sunlight Bay Campground
Plainview, AR, 72857
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.9547 / -93.3039

Elevation: 109 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.

General

Check-out time: 1:00 p.m.

General

Park attendants are on duty from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. & 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

General

Two tents or one RV and one tent per campsite

General

Off-road vehicles not permitted. Highway legal transportation only.

General

Group Shelters are Day Use Only. Camping is not allowed at group shelters.

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.

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