Sunlight Bay
Plainview, Arkansas · 361 ft · In Nimrod Recreation Area
Photos: Nimrod Lake
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 361 ft (110 m)361 ft110 m
Sites29
Sunlight Bay lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Standard · up to 8 people28 ft
- 02Standard · up to 8 people48 ft
- 03Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 04Standard · up to 8 people56 ft
- 05Standard · up to 8 people51 ft
- 06Standard · up to 8 people28 ft
- 07Standard · up to 8 people33 ft
- 08Standard · up to 8 people32 ft
- 09Standard · up to 8 people38 ft
- 10Standard · up to 8 people49 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Other campgrounds in Nimrod Recreation Area 4
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Carter Cove$24–$52 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.7 mi
- Carter Cove Public Use Areapartial hookups3.7 mi
- Carden Point$40–$75 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov6.4 mi
- Quarry Cove$24–$48 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov7.9 mi
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Sunlight Bay Campground sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake just off of the Fourche Lafave river on Wilson Slough. Nimrod Lake is cradled between Arkansas' Ouachita and Ozark Mountains.Recreation
Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie available.
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Sunlight Bay: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 45% chance of rain91°68°
- ThuSunny, 2% chance of rain92°58°
- FriMostly Sunny, 10% chance of rain71°42°
- SatSunny68°39°
- SunSunny76°46°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Fourche Mountain Recreation Area
Other · 6.3 mi · Rover
River Road
Public Land · 8.5 mi · Ola
South Fourche Recreation Area
Public Land · 12 mi · Aplin
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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