Weekend availability at Piney Bay
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 3:45 AM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open66/91 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open56/91 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open69/91 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open77/91 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open64/91 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open68/91 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 92
- Electric sites
- 87
- Water hookups
- 48
- Pull-through
- 1
- Max rig length
- 80 ft
About this campground
Overview Download a Piney Bay park map HERE Piney Bay Campground sits along Dardanelle Lake in western Arkansas. Campers come here to get a break from the city and take advantage of the ample swimming, boating and fishing opportunities. Recreation Picnicking, boating and fishing are favorite pastimes. The lake is brimming with white bass, largemouth bass, bream, crappie and large catfish. Facilities Piney Bay offers 68 reservable campsites, all equipped with electric hookups, along with a large group picnic shelter. Campers enjoy hot showers, two boat ramps, a playground and a swim beach. Natural Features Situated between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, Dardanelle Lake creates an excellent setting for nature lovers. The lake stems from the Arkansas River and spans 40,000 acres. Wooded area and hills surround the lake. The region is a favorite destination for bald eagles in wintertime. Nearby Attractions 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 six-mile trail system.
Getting there
From London, Arkansas, take US-64 west for 3 miles to State Route 359 north. Continue for 3.5 miles and follow signs into the campground.
Activities
- DAY USE AREA
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- SWIMMING SITE
Nearby federal campgrounds
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