Shoal Bay
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — NEW BLAINE · Arkansas · Dardanelle Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Dardanelle Lake |
| Location | NEW BLAINE · Arkansas · Dardanelle Lake · 35.31000, -93.43056 · Map |
| Sites | 79 public sites counted from the federal listing — 77 standard electric; 2 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 79 of 79 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 57 of 79 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 79 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 79 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 82 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 76 sites · 30 ft: 69 sites · 35 ft: 52 sites · 40 ft: 45 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 3:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 79 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 3 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 479-938-7335 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-21.
From the official listing
Overview Download a Shoal Bay park map HERE
This shady campground sits on the scenic Shoal Bay arm of Lake Dardanelle, offering an excellent setting for boating, swimming and wildlife viewing.
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. Facilities 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. 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. Nearby Attractions 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.
Directions, from the listing
From New Blaine, Arkansas, take State Route 197 north for 2 miles. Follow signs into campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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9 mi straight-line · LONDON ArkansasFSU.S. Forest ServiceSpring Lake Recreation Area
11 mi straight-line · ArkansasFSU.S. Forest ServiceCove Lake Recreation Area
12 mi straight-line · PARIS Arkansas
Trip Card — Shoal Bay
NEW BLAINE · Arkansas · Dardanelle Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | NEW BLAINE · Arkansas · Dardanelle Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 79 |
| Max RV | Up to 82 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 79 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232704 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.