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Piney Bay Campground sits along Dardanelle Lake in western Arkansas. Campers come here to get a break from the city and take advantage of the ample swimming, boating and fishing opportunities.
Picnicking, boating and fishing are favorite pastimes. The lake is brimming with white bass, largemouth bass, bream, crappie and large catfish.
Piney Bay offers 68 reservable campsites, all equipped with electric hookups, along with a large group picnic shelter and over 20 walk-in campsites. Campers enjoy hot showers, two boat ramps, a playground and a swim beach.
Situated between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, Dardanelle Lake creates an excellent setting for nature lovers. The lake stems from the Arkansas River and spans 40,000 acres. Wooded area and hills surround the lake.
The region is a favorite destination for bald eagles in wintertime.
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 six-mile trail system.
From London, Arkansas, take US-64 west for 3 miles to State Route 359 north. Continue for 3.5 miles and follow signs into the campground.
Very pretty. Restroom near the back of the park seems new and is very well taken care of. Every. Single. Site. On E loop is a vertical rappel. If you are in an RV and are new or challenged with leveling blocks (like me) things are going to get exciting. The rest is rather leveling. No hiking. Restroom by A loop with the boats is beat up bad and feels more like a horror movie. Views are amazing. If you do not come with a boat, not much to do but relax and watch the water (which was fine with me this trip!).
stayed one night, wish it could have been more. absolutely beautiful campground, nice swimming area and even caught a couple fish. we had a great night, would love to come back.
We stayed over the week of the 4th of July and had a very peaceful stay. We loved the quiet, the shade, the close proximity of the lake, everything.
One of my favorite campgrounds to host events at. An extremely peaceful campground with a beautiful sunset.
Okay, so it's a little off the beaten path. Minimal cell service, but it was there. Great lake access if you like that sort of thing. The spaces are big, and when we were there in midsummer, about 90% empty. Wonderful, quiet and beautiful. Lots of shade.
