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Shouse Ford
Public LandPets allowedBig rigs OK

Shouse Ford

Bismarck, Arkansas · 417 ftIn Degray Lake

Photos: USACE

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$20recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
100From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
PartialElectric 50 amp, no water, no sewerFrom recreation.gov · Aug 2026
Elevation
417 ft127 m
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites100

Shouse Ford lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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  • ADA accessible
  • Campfires allowed

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About

Overview

Shouse Ford Campground sits on the banks of DeGray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. Large sandy beaches, world-class fishing and endless water sports make the campground a popular recreation area.

Recreation

Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp and large sandy beaches are provided.

From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&T4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Shouse Ford: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 23% chance of rain90°66°
  • ThuSunny90°61°
  • FriMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain73°45°
  • SatSunny68°42°
  • SunSunny75°48°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

34.28944, -93.26778
Managed by
Army Corps of EngineersFederal operator
Nearest town
Bismarck
Park
Degray Lake

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