Sunlight Bay Campground, Plainview, AR

Sunlight Bay Campground in Yell county is located 1 hr 17 min northwest of Hot Springs, AR with an elevation of 358 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the end of November. 28 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 23 and 72 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 28 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, playground, boat ramp, picnic table, fish cleaning station, restroom, ramada, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.

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34.95590, -93.30484
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(479) 272-4234 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$20 - $40

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Campsite Reviews (43)

4.0 out of 5

5 star		44%
4 star		19%
3 star		16%
2 star		7%
1 star		5%

@SandraL2332707 · Camped on May 28, 2024 at Campsite #7

The bathrooms were disgusting. They kept sending the young boy to bring toilet paper and clean the bathrooms. We actually had all the campsites in the cove. We ended up, leaving a day early and they would not refund the money, but the experience was bad.

@JudyR2435564 · Camped on May 1, 2024 at Campsite #3

The campground was good and the bathrooms were clean. The only problem I had was the fish cleaning station, it was horrible. It did not look like the table tops or the stainless steel sink had been cleaned since the previous campground attendant had been there. There were spiders everywhere, the counters were filthy and the sink had mold growing in it. Very disappointed.

@GeorgeH6468277 · Camped on Apr 14, 2024 at Campsite #23

I try to fish Nimrod every spring but the Corp of Engineers always screw the experience every year! This time by lowering the water to fix buoys. Spring time is the best time to fish. Looks like buoys could be repaired in the off season!

@DennisV9860303 · Camped on Apr 12, 2024 at Campsite #11

We have been coming to Sunlight Bay for several years now (6 RVs). This year we were not impressed, the bathrooms and showers were so nasty the women wouldn't even use them, plus the grass needed mowed! There were several maintenence issues including a rusted cover on an in ground refuse tank which fell through when one of our children stepped on it. This was VERY close to disastrous. We sincerely hope the Rangers get a grip on things here.

@JerryP5188052 · Camped on Apr 12, 2024 at Campsite #5

Filthy bathrooms

@EricS9323236 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #9

Hot showers. Friendly campground host. Sites all equipped with tables and electrical outlets. Cool lights and music coming from the cemetery at night, but don't join their party.

@KarenR20722329 · Camped on Mar 30, 2024 at Campsite #11

The location is great, however the campsite or the bathhouse had been cleaned. Aluminum cans and trash in the fire ring. The bathhouse was dirty and only hosed down once in the 12 days that we were there. Hair in the drains, dead bugs in the sinks and dirt on the floors. We were there for the eclipse and the camp host made little attempt to clean. We even had to ask for toilet paper and to have the lights turned on. We will not go back.

@AndreaM3220941 · Camped on Jun 30, 2023 at Campsite #15

Its a nice campground. Not a good part of the lake to swim. We had fire ants but the camp host was helpful in helping with the problem. Nice fishing spot with boat ramp.

@ShelleyB655968 · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #16

We loved the area. It was perfect for my husband to kayak. However; we would not choose site #16 again. We choose the site because it had a covered picnic table (which was reallly nice and we enjoyed using it). But the site itself was too crowded. You couldn't have a fire because the firepit was too close to your camper. We will visit again but at a different site.

@JimmyB8018171 · Camped on May 31, 2023 at Campsite #9

Really nice camping. Fishing was excellent. Park keeper is about the nicest guy you want to meet, always there to help if you need him. Sites are good and all are 50amp. Nice place to go and rest or fish a couple weeks

@RogerA8461332 · Camped on May 25, 2023 at Campsite #23

We always enjoy our time at Sunlight Bay! The Host is Great! We always make new friends whenever we are at Sunlight Bay!

@TimothyH300936 · Camped on May 17, 2023 at Campsite #17

Nice shady place and loved talking to the host. He is a very nice man.

@AllenH9544270 · Camped on Apr 25, 2023 at Campsite #2

April 25,2023 site #2 Sunlight Bay This site is difficult to back into. As I was backing into the site there is an oak tree that is too close to the driveway up to the parking pad. A limb had been previously cut that caught our camper and tore a hole in the top side. As I was trying to get out of that the same limb broke the slide awning loose and had to be removed before we could get home. Continuing to back into the site, before I could get to the back of the parking pad there is a pine tree that is too close. I hit it with the towing equipment before my tires got to the curb ( a good 4 ft). So to say the least it wasn’t a pleasant experience. I would like to suggest that someone at least take a look at the trees at this site before someone else’s camper gets damaged. And possibly have them cut. We love camping at Sunlight Bay and will camp there again BUT not on Site #2!

@LarryB8653126 · Camped on Apr 19, 2023 at Campsite #1

So sad that water was up, but good fishing for us. Enjoyed the 3 nights. Looking forward to next year.

@Edwarda7338941 · Camped on Oct 8, 2022 at Campsite #19

Camphor was excellent. He was friendly and very helpful with every question we had.

@AllenH9544270 · Camped on Sep 27, 2022 at Campsite #9

Sunlight Bay Campground is a very beautiful, relaxing place to camp. We are already planning to go back soon.

@RonaldB5973203 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #18

Had a fun time

@RonaldB396 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #18

Had a fun time

@SheilanC537536 · Camped on Oct 14, 2021 at Campsite #18

The Hosts were very friendly and helpful!!

@SheilanC348 · Camped on Oct 14, 2021 at Campsite #18

The Hosts were very friendly and helpful!!

@JIMMYB530 · Camped on Oct 3, 2021 at Campsite #4

Everything was really nice. (except fishing a little slow for me). This is a nice, quite, well kept park. I hope i am still getting around as good as the park manager. he's in his 80's and he keeps up with all that goes on. Super nice guy.

@JimmyB8018171 · Camped on Oct 3, 2021 at Campsite #4

@DarrelC6728596 · Camped on Sep 20, 2021 at Campsite #5

Area was well kept, clean bathrooms and a very nice gate attendant, only complain was the weather was on the hot side but enjoyed trip very much. Will return.

@DarrelC620 · Camped on Sep 20, 2021 at Campsite #5

Area was well kept, clean bathrooms and a very nice gate attendant, only complain was the weather was on the hot side but enjoyed trip very much. Will return.

@SteveY604 · Camped on Sep 5, 2021 at Campsite #20

Great for older people, no swimming, close to town, we love to go to Sunlight Bay.

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