About Shoal Bay
Download a Shoal Bay park map [HERE](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/07/14/18/10/232704_fb23c8e1-ef27-40ba-85dd-44bc7085511a.pdf) This shady campground sits on the scenic Shoal Bay arm of Lake Dardanelle, offering an excellent setting for boating, swimming and wildlife viewing. 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. Shoal Bay offers 45 reservable campsites, most of which have electric hookups. Two large picnic shelters are also available. Amenities include a boat ramp…
- Managed by: Dardanelle Lake, USACE
- Where: 1 mi northwest of New Blaine, AR · 35.31, -93.43056
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Shoal Creek | ATV road | 2.7 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Horne | ATV road | 2.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 16.1 mi
Propane: 6.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Spadra 8.3 mi
- Piney Bay 9 mi
- Love's RV Hookup 10.8 mi
- Spring Lake Recreation Area 11 mi
- Dispersed site #5 · 5 mi W of Dardanelle 11.3 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi W of Dardanelle 11.9 mi