Shoal Bay
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 77 |
| group shelter electric | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 82 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
79 sites in 9 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | A | Electric | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| A2 | A | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A3 | A | Electric | Back-in | 44 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A4 | A | Electric | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A5 | A | Electric | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| GS1 | A | Group Shelter Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | 100 / 2 | Yes | |||
| GS2 | A | Group Shelter Electric | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | 50 / 2 | Yes | ||||
| B1 | B | Electric | Back-in | 46 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| B2 | B | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| B3 | B | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 82 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites A1, GS1, GS2 are listed accessible |
Shoal Bay offers 45 reservable campsites, most of which have electric hookups. Two large picnic shelters are also available. Amenities include a boat ramp, playground and hot showers.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From New Blaine, Arkansas, take State Route 197 north for 2 miles. Follow signs into campground.
| Nearest town | New Blaine, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.3100° N, 93.4306° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | American Outdoor Sports ↗ | 17.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Moix RV Supercenter ↗ | 58.6 mi |
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Video
Shoal Bay Corps of Engineer Campground Review/Dardanelle Lake/Clarksville, Ark.
Worth a stop
Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary, with nearly 86 acres of wetlands and low woods, provide an ideal habitat for native wildlife. Visitors can explore the area on the 6 mile trail system.
- 0.2 miShoal Bay Day Use ↗Day use
- 8.3 miSpadra Day Use ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
- inOzark-St. Francis National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,532,900 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
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Natural features
Dardanelle Lake, sourced by the Arkansas River, spans 40,000 acres and boasts 315 miles of shoreline. The lake sits in the river valley between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests.
Recreation
The lake, a popular spot for anglers, is brimming with white bass, largemouth bass, bream, crappie and large catfish. The Bridge Rock Trail winds along a rugged slope overlooking the narrows of Shoal Creek, offering excellent hiking opportunities. Dardanelle's Visitor Center is noteworthy for its "Renaissance of a River" theme. Interpretive exhibits express the progression of river valley from the time of early Native Americans to its present day.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shoal Bay?
Sites at Shoal Bay are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Shoal Bay?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Shoal Bay have?
79 sites, including 77 standard sites with power and 2 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Shoal Bay?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Shoal Bay have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Shoal Bay?
Amenities include a boat ramp, playground and hot showers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Shoal Bay?
Yes, pets are allowed at Shoal Bay. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Shoal Bay?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Shoal Bay?
Sites A1, GS1, and GS2 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Shoal Bay?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Shoal Bay?
The lake, a popular spot for anglers, is brimming with white bass, largemouth bass, bream, crappie and large catfish. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Shoal Bay?
New Blaine, Arkansas. Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary, with nearly 86 acres of wetlands and low woods, provide an ideal habitat for native wildlife.
Source: Getting there