Shouse Ford

Campground · Arkansas · 100 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

100
Bookable sites
75 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
1
Accessible site
417 ft
Elevation
Shouse Ford
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

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.

The lake is also stocked with a variety of game fish, including plenty of hybrid striped bass, making it an ideal area for both boat and bank fishing.

Facilities

Shouse Ford provides reservable modern campsites with electric hookups. The campground come with flush toilets, hot showers, water, two swimming beaches, an amphitheater and a boat ramp.


To see USACE DeGray Lake Virtual Tour,
click here.

Natural Features

Degray Lake is one of the region's five Diamond Lakes, known for their crystal clear waters. The lake flows from the Caddo River in western Arkansas and spans 13,500 surface acres.

Nearby Attractions

The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline.



The Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are both located nearby.

The facts

  • 100 bookable sites
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 75 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: SHOUSE FORD

Site types

  • 81 Standard Electric
  • 19 RV Electric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

100 campsites at Shouse Ford

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
01SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InGravel60 ft8 🐾
02SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft8 🐾
03SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft8 🐾
04SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved59 ft8 🐾
05SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
06SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved57 ft8 🐾
07SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved44 ft8 🐾
08SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
09SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved52 ft8 🐾
10SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved39 ft8 🐾
11SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved46 ft8 🐾
12SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved46 ft8 🐾
13SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved43 ft8 🐾
14SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved59 ft8 🐾
15SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved34 ft8 🐾
16SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
17SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
18SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
19SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved49 ft8 🐾
20SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft8 🐾
22SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved34 ft8 🐾
23SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved31 ft8 🐾
24SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
25SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft8 🐾
26SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved31 ft8 🐾
27SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
28SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
29SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft8 🐾
30SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
31SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved56 ft8 🐾
32SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved37 ft8 🐾
33SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
34SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved23 ft8 🐾
35SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved32 ft8 🐾
36SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
37SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved47 ft8 🐾
38SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
39SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
40SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved70 ft8 🐾
41SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft8 🐾
42SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
43SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved61 ft8 🐾
44SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
45SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved32 ft8 🐾
46SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
47SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved56 ft8 🐾
48SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved59 ft8 🐾
49SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved75 ft8 🐾
49ASHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved28 ft8 🐾
50SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved46 ft8 🐾
51SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved64 ft8 🐾
51ASHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved72 ft8 🐾
52SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved32 ft8 🐾
53SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
54SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved44 ft8 🐾
55SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved44 ft8 🐾
56SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved49 ft8 🐾
57SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved44 ft8 🐾
58SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved36 ft8 🐾
59SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved46 ft8 🐾
60SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved54 ft8 🐾
61SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved42 ft8 🐾
62SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
63SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved48 ft8 🐾
64SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved21 ft8 🐾
65SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved53 ft8 🐾
66SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved44 ft8 🐾
67SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved44 ft8 🐾
68SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved33 ft8 🐾
69SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft8 🐾
70SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved41 ft8 🐾
71SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved56 ft8 🐾
72SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved46 ft8 🐾
73SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft8 🐾
74SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved42 ft8 🐾
75SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved43 ft8 🐾
76SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved37 ft8 🐾
77SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved59 ft8 🐾
78SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
79SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
80SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
81SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved46 ft8 🐾
82SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved39 ft8 🐾
83SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft8 🐾
84SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft8 🐾
85SHOUSE FORDRv ElectricBack InPaved42 ft8 🐾
86SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved32 ft8 🐾
87SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
88SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved39 ft8 🐾
89SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved58 ft8 🐾
90SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved44 ft8 🐾
91SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved41 ft8♿ 🐾
92SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved37 ft8 🐾
93SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved36 ft8 🐾
94SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved36 ft8 🐾
95SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved24 ft8 🐾
96SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved61 ft8 🐾
97SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved49 ft8 🐾
98SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved42 ft8 🐾
99SHOUSE FORDStandard ElectricBack InPaved37 ft8 🐾

Getting there

From Interstate 30, take exit 78 and merge onto State Highway 7 north to Bismarck. Turn left on State Highway 84 and go 9 miles west to Point Cedar. Turn left onto Shouse Ford road and continue 4 miles to the campground.

34.28944, -93.26778 · 34°17'22.0"N 93°16'4.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.94.45.35.66.24.64.13.43.94.65.24.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov
SHOUSE FORD
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Shouse Ford

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

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-23.

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