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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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
Missing information?

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

Brenda G

Verified

November 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: SBAY

5

Jim Miller is one of the finest gate attendant that I have ever met, keeps the park up much better than previous attendants that have been at Sunlight Bay. I appreciate his attitude to all people and keeping the park in good order.

Steve P

Verified

November 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: SBAY

4

Always clean and well taken care of.

terri p

Verified

November 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: SBAY

5

Loved watching the Harvest Moonrise. Quiet, clean and wonderful!

Debbie M

Verified

October 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: SBAY

5

As I'm disabled being straight across from the bath/shower was great! Gate keeper extremely friendly, as were the nearby campers.

Always dislike leaving Nimrod. Lake....Granddad found this fabulous lake waay long time ago...We always stayed & dearly: County Line area! Please re-open, please!!!!!!

David H

Verified

October 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: SBAY

3

The park is ok but the parking lot by the boat launch needs to be cleaned. It is covered with an inch of silt left by recent flooding. Most sites are too short for larger rigs. Bring extra water hose.

Paul J

Verified

September 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: SBAY

4

We really enjoyed our time at Sunlight Bay but it is a campground that is specifically enjoyed by fisherman. The host was wonderful and seemed to take care of issues like barking dogs quickly and kept the grounds spotless. The road into the park is rough and narrow. We ride bikes and found many fun backroads to explore. The internet and TV access was practically nil. You really need to want to get away to enjoy this campground. Sites are level and camp roads are in good shape.

Bruce T

Verified

August 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: SBAY

3

Staff was good. Some sites are large. Water had just receded when we arrived. Horse Flys were hungry. May need extra water hose. Faucet was 90 ft to rv hookup. Good sd t as you for fisherman . A lot of fish.

Heather R

Verified

July 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: SBAY

3

Camp is very secluded. Watch OUT there is a paved road in and a dirt road. Waze took us down the dirt road and it is very long and rough. Got the camper filthy. I called prior to beginning down the road and the camp host did not inform us to go down to the paved road! Do not go down the dirt road with your rig. The site was blown off sort of. Piles of leaves were all around the site. I raked them up but my BF was eaten alive by chiggers. Now, the other campers were super friendly and the nicest people. A joy to camp next to. Our site was one of the few with full shade, but trees were situated where we couldn't back in totally or we wouldn't have been able to open the awning. Down to the boat ramp area it has recently flooded and has not been cleaned up, a coating of dirt and debris covers a large area. Bring a long hose to reach the water hook up, it is not close to the paved area. If you love to fish, I think this is your place! Everyone was fishing! Overall we enjoyed the trip, but probably will not camp there again.

Buddy H

Verified

July 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: SBAY

4

Beautiful place to come we camp there several times a year
Very peaceful great folks

Bobby C

Verified

January 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: SBAY

5

It’s a quiet park great for adults who like to fish, no swimming at this park, nice day trip to Hot Springs, Ar, Petit Jean state Park, Mt Magazine State Park and Mt Nebo State Park. The Park is rather isolated, but the reservation system is a problem , since it only allows 2 week stays.

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: October 22, 2026

Message us

Need help?

Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

Message us

Replies within minutes

Explore Plainview, AR

Population: 550

Nearby larger city

Conway, AR

Approx. 50 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 420 ft

US Army Corps of Engineers Logo
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers