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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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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

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.

Darrel C

Verified

October 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: SBAY

4

Area was well kept, clean bathrooms and a very nice gate attendant, only complain was the weather was on the hot side but enjoyed trip very much. Will return.

JIMMY B

Verified

September 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: SBAY

5

wonderful park. clean, quiet and up to date campsites. just wish the fish had been biting better.

Steve Y

Verified

September 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: SBAY

5

Great for older people, no swimming, close to town, we love to go to Sunlight Bay.

Sheila G

Verified

September 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: SBAY

5

Beautiful park, clean and well kept. Park attended was very nice and helpful. I will definitely be going back.

Susan B

Verified

July 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: SBAY

5

You have the best people running it!

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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Elevation: 420 ft

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