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Shoal Bay
Total sites: 79
Available Tonight: 69
Available this Weekend: 69
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 69
Available this Weekend: 69
Booking Window: 6 months
356 ft
73°F
54°F
54°F
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Shoal Bay Campground, AR
Shoal Bay Campground in Logan County is located 1 hr 17 min east of Fort Smith, AR with an elevation of 356 feet. There are a total of 79 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the end of October. 77 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 21 and 82 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 57 sites have electric and water hookups. 22 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (175)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 62% | |
| 4 star | 18% | |
| 3 star | 10% | |
| 2 star | 6% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@CrystalO451196 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #P1
This campsite is right next to the playground which is perfect for us. I was able to work remotely and still able to watch my kids play at the park from the campsite table. The bridge access to the playground is next to the campsite so there is quite a bit of foot traffic around the campsite during the day/evening so if that bothers you, you might consider picking a more secluded site.
@RandallW153816 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #D8
Nice place to stay. Grandson liked playground
@GarryMF8C312A0 · Camped on Mar 16, 2025 at Campsite #A5
We really like the park and lake. We only go there in the spring before the Flies. This park has way too many flies. They should be able to spray for them. The fish cleaning station needs fixed. As many people that fish this lake needs a decent fish cleaning station. We had to wait till 2:30 for the people in our spot to leave. Found out they only live 15 miles away but they left their campsite to go to church. Biggest problem with that was they went home after church to change cloths. Living that close to the park they could have went home parked the camper and then gone to church. I hate to have to wait on a campsite when the occupants are not there camping.
@lindai4580291 · Camped on Mar 13, 2025 at Campsite #A4
Excellent time other than the wind. Nice clean well maintained park.
@RonW5376631 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #E4
Weather was great, nice park attendants, clean bath & restrooms. Will definitely go back in the future.
@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Oct 15, 2024 at Campsite #P4A
Great time as usual.
@JonL9871951 · Camped on Oct 9, 2024 at Campsite #F1
Quiet, wasn't too crowded. Lake adjacent site, very nice scenery. In the morning before sunrise there was a bit of traffic at the boat launch, but I was already awake so it wasn't a bother. Something to keep in mind if that's relevant to you.
@JackieW7202808 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #E2
This is a beautiful place to camp.
@ElizabethH3073 · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #F3
This campground is spacious, well maintained, quiet and beautiful! Site is paved and level, setting up was a breeze. Sites F2 and F3 are situated together in a parallel parking setup but there was plenty of room with my 25ft camper and the neighbors 30 ft camper. There are three terraced steps down to the picnic table/fire ring but they are not steep. There is not a BBQ grill. Will need a long water hose to reach the faucet. The bathrooms are not close to the site. The restroom bldg on the B side was clean. The one by the playground was not. Campsite is facing the water - the swimming area and boat ramp. There is a parking area between the site and the water to park extra vehicles and boats to keep an eye on your vehicles.
@JohnnyW5EDA1FE · Camped on Sep 1, 2024 at Campsite #F2
Okay campsite, yes don't allow camper awning to extend, minimal marking for additional autos
@RebeccaS312468 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #D5
We have loved staying at Shoal Bay in the past. The last few trips we have noticed things not being taken care of like normal. 2 times now that we have stayed they have had electrical issues. The power kept surging and messed up the air condioner in our camper over Labor Day weekend. The park attendant was notified of the electrical issue and someone was sent out to work on the power box on our site. We were told it was fixed and we shouldn't have any more problems. Later that day, both our site and the one next to us had the same electrical problem. The park is in desperate need of an update and after speaking to others, its been an issue for a while. We are now stuck with the bill of fixing our air.
@TamiB796777123 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #B11
Well we been going there for almost 40 years but since they went to volunteers at the park its not as freindly there are a lot of dogs running loose especially little dogs we take 3 big dogs and walk them and have dogs running up while we are walking and if there is a problem with the electric or water they have to call and takes a while to get fixed Gary used to run the gate and would have it fixed asap just not the same park i don't understand why we pay taxes and can't have decent parks to go to.
@CrystalG481767 · Camped on Aug 14, 2024 at Campsite #P3B
Great place to stay! Would recommend to anyone who has never been here.
@JEFFREYC949418 · Camped on May 31, 2024 at Campsite #E6
Such a nice relaxing place to stay!
@BradenC1936785 · Camped on May 23, 2024 at Campsite #B12B
Its time for an electrical upgrade, the parks main breaker tripped multiple times during our stay.
@ThomasB4698102 · Camped on May 15, 2024 at Campsite #P1
Friendly camp hosts. Close to National forest if you like to ride. VFW is really close if youre interested in a cool spot to have a drink.
@DebW8372146 · Camped on May 3, 2024 at Campsite #E4
Clean, quiet, and fun!
@JohnnieS948800 · Camped on May 1, 2024 at Campsite #B1
Even in the rain, we love Shoal Bay. The camp hosts are very kind and welcoming.
@MelissaE597114 · Camped on Apr 28, 2024 at Campsite #A3
Beautiful site!! We love Shoalbay!!!
@RickS5239002 · Camped on Apr 24, 2024 at Campsite #C5
We love this campground and usually visit every year as we have family from this area and lost loved ones in Elisabeth Hall Cemetery.
@DanielJ3350767 · Camped on Apr 21, 2024 at Campsite #D9
Ive camped here for several years and the restrooms/showers are steadily getting worse each yaar. This year the water temperature in the showers were Luke warm at best. The fish cleaning station needs to be repaired and set up like the one at Lake Nimrod, AR (Quarry Cove Campground). On a good note, the new Attendant (Chad Freeman) is a very good host. If the swimming area is never open, take it out and put in an area to dock boats. Also, need some shelters installed over the picnic tables are the campsites. This campground makes enough money annually to make the changes possible.
@MaryD6315235 · Camped on Apr 21, 2024 at Campsite #A4
Great campground and amazing hosts.
@KelleyR39402FF · Camped on Apr 12, 2024 at Campsite #D7
The campground is beautiful and very popular. It was busy with lots of people fishing and taking hikes. We were unfortunately next to a group of young guys who were there to party late into the night. Not the fault of the camp hosts though.
@josef612093031 · Camped on Apr 7, 2024 at Campsite #D7
Went here for the solar eclipse in 2024. It was a very nice campground. It's primarily for RVs but there were a couple of tent campers. The beach was temporarily closed to swimming but boaters were free to use the lake. The bathrooms have showers so you can avoid using your own water as much as practical. Felt about the right amount of secluded but close enough to civilization. Would gladly camp here again.
@MeaganS9597318 · Camped on Apr 7, 2024 at Campsite #A1
Had a great experience there during the eclipse. Great site. Kids had fun at the park. The only thing we didn't like was the bathroom made a weird loud noise randomly all day and night. Also the showers were closed, but that didn't bother us.
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