Shouse Ford
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — ARKADELPHIA · Arkansas · Degray Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Degray Lake |
| Location | ARKADELPHIA · Arkansas · Degray Lake · 34.28944, -93.26778 · Map |
| Sites | 100 public sites counted from the federal listing — 81 standard electric; 19 rv 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 100 of 100 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 100 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 100 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 100 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 75 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 97 sites · 30 ft: 93 sites · 35 ft: 82 sites · 40 ft: 69 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 3:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 100 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 870-246-5501 |
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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 2026-10-03.
From the official listing
Overview 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.
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.
Facilities 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.
To see USACE DeGray Lake Virtual Tour, click here.
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.
Nearby Attractions 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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Shouse Ford
ARKADELPHIA · Arkansas · Degray Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | ARKADELPHIA · Arkansas · Degray Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 100 |
| Max RV | Up to 75 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 100 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233630 · 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.