Shouse Ford
Shouse Ford Campground sits on the banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. Large sandy beaches, world-class fishing and endless water sports make the campground a popular recreation area.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 81 |
| RV with electric | 19 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
100 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | RV electric | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 03 | Electric | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | 59 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 05 | Electric | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 06 | Electric | Back-in | 57 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 07 | Electric | Back-in | 44 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 08 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 09 | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 39 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | 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 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 75 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Site 91 is listed accessible |
Shouse Ford provides reservable modern campsites with electric hookups. The campground come with flush toilets, hot showers, water, two swimming beaches, an amphitheater and a boat ramp.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Interstate 30, take exit 78 and merge onto State Highway 7 north to Bismarck. Turn left on State Highway 84 and go 9 miles west to Point Cedar. Turn left onto Shouse Ford road and continue 4 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Arkadelphia, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.2894° N, 93.2678° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Razorback Camper Sales, Inc. ↗ | 16.7 mi |
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Worth a stop
The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline. The Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are both located nearby.
- 9.7 miIron Mountain Marina ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
Ouachita National Forest begins about 11 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11 miOuachita National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,724,422 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.
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Natural features
Degray Lake is one of the region's five Diamond Lakes, known for their crystal clear waters. The lake flows from the Caddo River in western Arkansas and spans 13,500 surface acres.
Recreation
Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp and large sandy beaches are provided. The lake is also stocked with a variety of game fish, including plenty of hybrid striped bass, making it an ideal area for both boat and bank fishing.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shouse Ford?
Sites at Shouse Ford are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Shouse Ford?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Shouse Ford have?
100 sites, including 81 standard sites with power and 19 RV sites with electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Shouse Ford?
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Shouse Ford have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Shouse Ford?
The campground come with flush toilets, hot showers, water, two swimming beaches, an amphitheater and a boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Shouse Ford?
Yes, pets are allowed at Shouse Ford. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Shouse Ford?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Shouse Ford?
Site 91 is 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 Shouse Ford?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 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 Shouse Ford?
Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp and large sandy beaches are provided. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Shouse Ford?
Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline.
Source: Getting there