About Shoal Bay
Number of accommodations: 77
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (319)
What Guests Are Saying
Shoal Bay Park offers a clean, well-maintained environment with helpful and friendly staff, making it a popular camping destination. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful scenery, and excellent facilities, including clean restrooms and shaded campsites. However, some guests have reported issues with noise from neighboring campers and occasional maintenance concerns, particularly regarding the fish cleaning station and electrical problems. Overall, many campers express a desire to return and enjoy the park's amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Shoal Bay Park offers a clean, well-maintained environment with helpful and friendly staff, making it a popular camping destination. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful scenery, and excellent facilities, including clean restrooms and shaded campsites. However, some guests have reported issues with noise from neighboring campers and occasional maintenance concerns, particularly regarding the fish cleaning station and electrical problems. Overall, many campers express a desire to return and enjoy the park's amenities.
Review Summary
Chad F
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: D1, Loop: D
Great as always, our favorite place!
April H
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: A2, Loop: A
Love it their. But wouldn't recommend going if a storm is coming. Bc if power goes out, u better be prepared. It's very well taken care of park.
Scottie H
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: E1, Loop: E
Beautiful park.
BROCK B
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: H1, Loop: H
My family and I go to shoal bay almost every weekend. Wonderful place to camp, we love the location, easy boat ramp access and the beautiful sunsets.
Diane W
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: B
First time to camp here. Loved the area. Would like to come back another time.
Clinton F
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: G6, Loop: G
This is our 18th year that we have camped on Memorial Day weekend at Shoul bay. It’s become quite the family reunion. Love the campgrounds, the lake, and the people associated with the park. Great place to stay and I’d recommend it to anyone.
Linda J
VerifiedJune 3, 2023 • Stayed at: E4, Loop: E
Perfect weather surrrounded by beautiful Lake and Woods.
Eddie H
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: C
Our family and a group of friends began camping at Shoal Bay around 40 years ago. We camped in tents back then and generally occupied all the sites surrounding the playground. Our kids were small, the fishing was good and basically everything we needed or wanted was available right there at the campground. The store had bait, supplies, gas from the dock, games, and covered bays to park your boat. We loved it!
The store is no longer in the park, no covered boat storage on the water, etc. However, a store is nearby with all you need or desire, The Dinner Bucket restaurant is great, and our camping group from Van Buren First Assembly of God has grown. It is a great, well maintained campground.
Stephen H
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: B1, Loop: B
Great place
George D
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: G1, Loop: G
Very clean and well kept grounds. The site had a big grassy area for activities. This site only has 30 amp rv hook up water is across the street and shared with other campers which was mentioned in the details of the site. We will definitely be returning and enjoying the relaxing nature. Also check out The Bucket which is just a short drive back out to the highway, excellent food and prices.
Location Shoal Bay
Address:
Shoal Bay Road Box 499
New Blaine, AR, 72859
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 35.31 / -93.4306
Elevation: 108 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- NOTICE: Group shelters are open for reservations, Please follow all CDC/State guidelines for social distancing, sanitizing, and face covering for COVID-19. NOTE: A special event application is required for any event including, but not limited to one or more of the following: 1. An entry, spectator, or participating fee is charged 2. If you have an anticipated attendance of 100 or more persons 3. An extraordinary impact on project resources is expected 4. Corps personnel provide additional patrols, surveillance, refuse collection, and/or crowd control 5. Event involves the use of concession tents and/or vendors 6. Event involves Bounce Houses/Bump N Jump Inflatables 7. Fishing Tournament 8. Music Festival: In addition to the special event application, you may be asked to submit the following information before approval can be granted: (1) proof of liability insurance; (2) event details & description; (3) schedule of events; (4) parking plans. PROHIBITED: Please note that livestock, exotic animals, explosives, loaded projectile firing devices, pinatas, water balloons, and commercial activities are prohibited on project lands unless written permission has been received from the District Commander. If commercial tents are permitted for your special event, please note that driving tent stakes into concrete or asphalt on project lands is prohibited. For additional information regarding Special Event Applications & Permit Fees, please contact the Russellville Project Office at (501) 340-1762.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- • For Aquatic Facilities (Lake, Reservoir, or River Recreation): CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec. • For Terrestrial Facilities (Trailheads or Campsites): STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec . • For Combined Aquatic and Terrestrial Facilities (Trailheads or Campsites with Lake, Reservoir, or River Recreation): STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
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Last updated: July 11, 2026
