SHOAL BAY

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<h2>Overview</h2> <p>Download a Shoal Bay park map <a href="https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/07/14/18/10/232704_fb23c8e1-ef27-40ba-85dd-44bc7085511a.pdf" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> </p> <p>This shady campground sits on the scenic Shoal Bay arm of Lake Dardanelle, offering an excellent setting for boating, swimming and wildlife viewing.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> The lake, a popular spot for anglers, is brimming with white bass, largemouth bass, bream, crappie and large catfish. <br/><br/> The Bridge Rock Trail winds along a rugged slope overlooking the narrows of Shoal Creek, offering excellent hiking opportunities. <br/><br/> Dardanelle's Visitor Center is noteworthy for its "Renaissance of a River" theme. Interpretive exhibits express the progression of river valley from the time of early Native Americans to its present day.<h2>Facilities</h2> Shoal Bay offers 45 reservable campsites, most of which have electric hookups. Two large picnic shelters are also available. Amenities include a boat ramp, playground and hot showers.<h2>Natural Features</h2> Dardanelle Lake, sourced by the Arkansas River, spans 40,000 acres and boasts 315 miles of shoreline. The lake sits in the river valley between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary, with nearly 86 acres of wetlands and low woods, provide an ideal habitat for native wildlife. Visitors can explore the area on the 6 mile trail system.

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