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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, playground and hot showers.
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.
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.
From New Blaine, Arkansas, take State Route 197 north for 2 miles. Follow signs into campground.
This park is right on lake Dardanelle. We had a good spot with a lake view. The park has bathrooms and showers. Some spots are right on the lake. Very kid friendly with a little beach and swimming. The park has a playground and is dog friendly.
No bike trails but you can ride around the park. Lots of boat parking.
Camp here regularly and enjoy it each time. We'll cared for. Love the trails and fishing!
Host was really nice. The area was clean. Will go back. Love this quiet little area plenty of birds to watch and squirrels
Beautiful park. The shower and bathrooms were decent. The sites are well maintained. The swim area is a bit small and the bottom has a lot of silt and sticks, so definitely bring water shoes. They have multiple ramps and docks.
The way you have to reserve the spot is not the easiest (online only). However, there is cell service here, so you are able to reserve it from your phone while here. The site is a little difficult to understand, so be patient.
Overall, it's a great park to stay at.
Beautiful area and campground! Right on the water. Has a playground in the middle of the campgrounds. The women's showers in the restroom closest to the entrance were horrible, filthy. There were two showers but only one was in working order, it was the handicapped one, and the shower head was way too low for a standing person. The drain drained very slowly, so the filth on the shower floor got up around the ankles before the shower was done. The next evening I tried the showers farther away, near the primitive camping. They were good. Some of the campsites were too close together for my liking. (April 2023)
