Shoal Bay
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About Shoal Bay
Shoal Bay is a national park campground at Dardanelle Lake in Logan County, Arkansas. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Shoal Bay is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 82 ft. Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 53 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Dardanelle Lake include Piney Bay and Old Post Road.
Total reservations in March — 2023: 220 · 2024: 296 · 2025: 208
Location
Address
New Blaine, Arkansas
Coordinates
35.3100, -93.4306
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 439 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Sorghum Hollow
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Piney Bay
Dardanelle Lake
Spring Lake Recreation Area
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Cove Lake Recreation Area
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Old Post Road
Dardanelle Lake
Waveland Park
Blue Mountain Lake
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Shoal Bay FAQ
How far in advance should I book Shoal Bay?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Shoal Bay?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Shoal Bay. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Shoal Bay right now?
Shoal Bay is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Shoal Bay located?
Shoal Bay is located in Dardanelle Lake, near New Blaine, Arkansas.
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