Piney Bay

Campground · Arkansas · 92 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Dardanelle Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

92
Bookable sites
80 ft
Max rig length
up to 50
People per site
5
Accessible sites
354 ft
Elevation
PARK MAP
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

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.

The facts

  • 92 bookable sites
  • 1 site for day use only
  • 5 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 80 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: A, B, D, E, F, G, PBAY

Site types

  • 86 Standard Electric
  • 5 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

92 campsites at Piney Bay

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
A1AStandard ElectricBack InPaved80 ft8 🐾
A2AStandard ElectricBack InPaved75 ft8 🐾
A3AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—8 🐾
A4AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—8 🐾
A5AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—8 🐾
B01BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B02BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B03BStandard ElectricBack InPaved29 ft8 🐾
B04BStandard ElectricBack InPaved31 ft8 🐾
B05BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B06BStandard ElectricBack InPaved33 ft8 🐾
B07BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B08BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B09BStandard ElectricBack InPaved31 ft8 🐾
B10BStandard ElectricBack InPaved34 ft8 🐾
B11BStandard ElectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
B12BStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
B13BStandard ElectricBack InPaved47 ft8 🐾
B14BStandard ElectricBack InPaved37 ft8 🐾
B15BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B16BStandard ElectricBack InPaved33 ft8 🐾
B17BStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
B18BStandard ElectricBack InPaved32 ft8 🐾
B19BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8♿ 🐾
B20BStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
B21BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B22BStandard ElectricBack InPaved34 ft8 🐾
B23BStandard ElectricBack InPaved43 ft8♿ 🐾
B24BStandard ElectricBack InPaved41 ft8 🐾
B25BStandard ElectricBack InPaved37 ft8 🐾
B26BStandard ElectricBack InPaved31 ft8 🐾
B27BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8♿ 🐾
B28BStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
B29BStandard ElectricBack InPaved31 ft8 🐾
D01DStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft8 🐾
D02DStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
D03DStandard ElectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
D04DStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
E01EStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
E02EStandard ElectricBack InPaved47 ft8 🐾
E03EStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
E04EStandard ElectricBack InPaved36 ft8 🐾
E05EStandard ElectricBack InPaved36 ft8 🐾
E06EStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
E07EStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—8 🐾
E08EStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—8 🐾
E09EStandard ElectricBack InPaved42 ft8 🐾
E10EStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft8 🐾
E11EStandard ElectricBack InPaved28 ft8 🐾
E12EStandard ElectricBack InPaved22 ft8 🐾
E13EStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
E14EStandard ElectricBack InPaved58 ft8 🐾
F1FStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
F2FStandard ElectricBack InPaved41 ft8♿ 🐾
F3FStandard ElectricBack InPaved41 ft8 🐾
F4FStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved30 ft8 🐾
G01GStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
G02GStandard ElectricBack InPaved46 ft8 🐾
G03GStandard ElectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
G04GStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
G05GStandard ElectricBack InPaved46 ft8 🐾
G06GStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft8 🐾
G07GStandard ElectricBack InPaved47 ft8 🐾
G08GStandard ElectricBack InPaved53 ft8 🐾
G09GStandard ElectricBack InPaved52 ft8 🐾
G10GStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
G11GStandard ElectricBack InPaved43 ft8 🐾
G12GStandard ElectricBack InPaved32 ft8 🐾
G13GStandard ElectricBack InPaved39 ft8 🐾
G14GStandard ElectricBack InPaved28 ft8 🐾
G15GStandard ElectricBack InPaved34 ft8 🐾
G16GStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft8 🐾
G17GStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
G18GStandard ElectricBack InPaved53 ft8 🐾
G19GStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
G20GStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
G21GStandard ElectricBack InPaved31 ft8 🐾
G22GStandard ElectricBack InPaved24 ft8 🐾
G23GStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
G24GStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
G25GStandard ElectricBack InPaved33 ft8 🐾
G26GStandard ElectricBack InPaved32 ft8 🐾
G27GStandard ElectricBack InPaved32 ft8 🐾
G28GStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
G29GStandard ElectricBack InPaved28 ft8 🐾
G30GStandard ElectricBack InPaved41 ft8 🐾
G31GStandard ElectricBack InPaved28 ft8 🐾
G32GStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
G33GStandard ElectricBack InPaved29 ft8 🐾
G34GStandard ElectricBack InPaved46 ft8 🐾
G35GStandard ElectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
GS1PBAYGroup Shelter Electric—Paved20 ft50♿ 🐾

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.

35.39944, -93.31444 · 35°23'58.0"N 93°18'52.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.63.34.75.05.74.02.93.74.04.05.14.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Piney Bay

Can you reserve a site at Piney Bay?
Yes, Piney Bay is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Piney Bay have?
92 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Piney Bay?
80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Piney Bay?
Yes, pets are allowed at Piney Bay.
Does Piney Bay have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Piney Bay?
Campfires are allowed at Piney Bay. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-21.

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