| Location | New Blaine, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $22–$75/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (301 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 82 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 77 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Arkansas RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Shoal Bay, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights61 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights12 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights15 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights54 sites open for every night · from $22/night
Shoal Bay is a Recreation.gov campground in New Blaine. It lists 77 RV or RV/tent sites and 2 tent sites for rigs up to 64 ft. 77 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a boat ramp, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site F3 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site P5B on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site C01 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site B7 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site G1 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site C04 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site C05 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site E5 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 77 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| G11 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| H2 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| G2 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| G10 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| G9 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| H4 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| H1 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| G5 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| H8 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| H7 standard electric | ✓ |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (301 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“We had a great time at this campground. There is a trail on site, it has a natural rock bridge formation. The bathrooms were clean and pretty new. I think any nature lover would love this location. ”
“Camp hosts are excellent, bath houses are kept clean and stocked, overall park is clean. Pads, picnic tables, fire rings are in great shape. Please repair the light on the southern most boat ramp.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 64 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
SHOAL BAY ROAD BOX 499
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Shoal Bay Campground sits along the narrow Shoal Bay arm of Lake Dardanelle, a broad reservoir on the Arkansas River with roughly 40,000 acres of water and 315 miles of shoreline between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests. The setting is heavy on lake access and wildlife: anglers will find white bass, largemouth bass, bream, crappie and large catfish in these waters, and the river valley is a well-known wintering area for bald eagles a plus for wildlife viewing and photography. Trails and interpretation are close at hand: the Bridge Rock Trail climbs a rugged slope overlooking the narrows of Shoal Creek, and Dardanelle's Visitor Center, with its "Renaissance of a River" exhibits, provides historical and environmental context. Within the broader Dardanelle Lake area you'll also find opportunities for boating, water sports, biking, environmental education, picnicking, and playground activities; Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary, a nearby 86-acre wetland and low-woods preserve, offers roughly six miles of trails for quiet birding and nature walks. The campground itself contains 79 campsites in a mix that supports both tents and RVs: 77 sites are suitable for both RVs and tents and 2 are tent-only. Sites are organized into named loops (Loop A: 7 sites; Loop B: 14 sites; Loop C: 9 sites; Loop D: 9 sites; Loop E: 8 sites; Loop F: 4 sites; Loop G: 11 sites; Loop H: 9 sites; Loop P: 8 sites), and many sites are reservable with most offering electrical hookups. Facilities include a boat ramp, drinking water, two large picnic shelters, a playground, and hot showers practical conveniences that make launches, family days, and longer stays easier. Access to Shoal Bay is straightforward from New Blaine take State Route 197 north a short distance and follow signs into the campground but fees, reservation windows, seasonal closures, and any vehicle or group limits change, so check the park's reservation portal or contact the visitor center before you go to confirm current rates and availability.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| ✓ |
| $22 |
| H6 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| G6 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| G1 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| G4 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| H3 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| G3 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| H5 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| B12B standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| C04 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| C06 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| E8 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| C07 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| B12C standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| B12A standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| B2 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| D6 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| D3 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| E6 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| C08 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| D8 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| D2 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| F1 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| B9 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| B4 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| B5 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| D1 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| C02 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| E5 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| B6 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| D9 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Season |
|---|
| Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Shoal Bay. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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