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Shouse Ford
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.
Camp site features
Across 100 camp sites:
- Electric hookups: all 100 sites
- Picnic table: all 100 sites
- Pets allowed: all 100 sites
- ADA accessible: 1 of 100 sites
- Longest rig: 75 ft
- Largest party: 8 people
- Power up to 50 amps
- Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer
Directions
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.
Stay Limit
Check in from 3 PM, check out by 1 PM.
Reviews
Ratings (156)
5 stars
72
4 stars
48
3 stars
17
2 stars
15
1 stars
4
Joy J
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:69
Reviewed 20 days ago
Ticks were crawling all over us, which is not y’all’s fault, and bad weather was coming which also was not y’all’s fault, the reason I am rating it a 3, we had to leave early and did not get to spend the night due to weather.
Rebecca L
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:49A
Reviewed 24 days ago
This is hands down one of our favorite places to camp!
Jack S
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:96
Reviewed a month ago
Overall, the campground was nice and clean at our campsite. Picnic table had a real bad bow to it. The swim area could stand cleaning up, but overall not bad. We have already reserved another spot for next month watered each campsite would be helpful.
Caitlin C
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:76
Reviewed 2 months ago
This campground is always a good experience for us. We love it, and the site was great.
Pamela P
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:65
Reviewed 2 months ago
Great place, we have camped here before. Like all camp sites there was cigarettes butts on the ground (about 10 foot from firepit) and some small pieces of trash. I don’t understand why people can’t pickup after their self. Overall a great place. Main roads into Shouse ford are terrible with potholes.
Garry C
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:33
Reviewed 3 months ago
Very nice area, outstanding views, nice and peaceful facilities were good, like that it wasn’t over crowded!
Mary M
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:16
Reviewed 3 months ago
Camp ground is in disrepair. Restrooms are in poor condition. I have been going to this campground for over 65 years & it goes downhill every year. Many campsites are dangerous!!
Phillip H
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:30
Reviewed 3 months ago
Beautiful area. Clean bathrooms. Great place to stay
Gary G
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:14
Reviewed 4 months ago
Be prepared to not have good cell service during your stay at Shouse Ford. Bring your friends and a guitar and sing a few favs.
Ellen D
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:49
Reviewed 9 months ago
All the spots that we wanted were reserved so we chose one of the ones that were left. The campgrounds were empty and all the prime spots stayed empty the whole time. I would say other than that it was a lovely weekend.
Brenda P
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:51
Reviewed 9 months ago
We love camping here! The rangers are very friendly and nice. There are only 2 suggestions that could improve the camping experience is 1) having a fish cleaning station and to have water hookups at each campsite. But it is a beautiful place and we camp there at least three times a year! I would recommend it to people.
Carlena T
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:68
Reviewed 10 months ago
The three nights we were there we didn’t have anyone come by to clean facilities or dump
Trash cans. The area has absolutely no phone service and overall was no the best time I’ve spent camping. 👎👎
Israel M
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:77
Reviewed 10 months ago
Looks abandoned, no cell service. Bathrooms were clean. No one monitors the place.
Donna T
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:57
Reviewed a year ago
Everything was great, except for the bathrooms and shower. There was people that came by to clean but they never looked clean afterwards.
Glenda H
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:17
Reviewed a year ago
We reserved three campsites for an end of summer camping trip. We had a wonderful time! The grounds and bathrooms/showers were clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend!
When I reserved our sites a month prior to our stay, the campground was showing just a few (10 or so) sites available. When we arrived at the campground, and throughout our stay, there were only 8 to 10 OCCUPIED campsites out of 80, including our three.
Brenda P
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:58
Reviewed a year ago
The park rangers were very nice when we stopped them for help. The only thing I would recommend is putting water at each campsite.
Jamie B
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:56
Reviewed a year ago
It was so peaceful and quiet. Definitely going back.
Sharon b
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:56
Reviewed a year ago
Had issues with the electric pole. Need a refund for $60 was there for 3 days didn't stay last day cause of electric.
Marti B
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:61
Reviewed a year ago
The campground grounds do not appear to be maintained very well. There were several dead pine limbs that fell out of trees close to our camp, if they were to land on a camper trailer, tent, or vehicle would do some damage or seriously hurt someone. Dead tree limbs are on the ground throughout the campground, and lots of poison ivy.
From what we were told by a couple of other folks that have stayed at Shouse Ford over the years not as many people camp here like they use to.
The facilities are maintained, but the grounds are lacking.
Randy H
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:50
Reviewed a year ago
We had a great time camping at Shouse Ford. However, there have not been any upgrades or preventative maintenance preformed to the campground in years and it shows... Please upgrade the campground... a lot of the campsites have erosion issues around the camper pads, some of the tent pads are in disrepair, etc... Also, adding water/sewer to the campsites would be a great help to campers!
Tina C
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:66
Reviewed a year ago
Had a great time clean bathrooms never had a problem with anybody
Lauren J
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:35
Reviewed a year ago
Site would be okay if it is not raining. There are 3 sites that drain into this one and becomes a swamp. Tent pad stayed dry but eating area and activity area was ankle deep of water. Other than that no issues.
Pauline W
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:54
Reviewed 2 years ago
Beautiful area to camp….plenty of room at the campsites
Betsy W
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:56
Reviewed 2 years ago
Oh my!!! Wonderful!! Beautiful lake with peaceful ambiance. Facilities were clean and supplied with hot showers. Sites are large and well laid out for privacy. I will plan my travels to return in spring.
Melissia N
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:53
Reviewed 2 years ago
I have been coming to this campground since I was 14. I love this campground BUT it has fallen into disrepair from neglect. Several of the concrete tables are cracked and broken. My table on site 53 was so cracked that the rebar was showing.
The grounds themselves need attention..mowing, weed eating around the bank, a controlled burn during off season to get rid of years of pine straw on the ground.
Also let’s address the shower situation. The showers don’t drain properly. They need ventilation especially in the summer. There used to be fans in the ceiling but they were replaced by skylights. The showers are suffocatingly hot in the summer.
Also we used to see the rangers and camp host ensuring rules were followed and even just talking to campers but not anymore.
Jennifer C
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:29
Reviewed 2 years ago
I still cannot believe they still have not put sand down at the swimming area. I spent all my childhood summers on Lake DeGray, really starting to rethink where I want my grandbabies summer memories to be. The swimming area has just went way down at Shouse Ford / Point Cedar. It has been over 15 years since they have put down sand. It is just sad. Little ones can't even build sand castles. Just rocks and sticks and lose dogs running around.
Frank W
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:20
Reviewed 2 years ago
the 30 amp service kept tripping and turning off power in rv. I had a 50 amp adapter, swithced to the 50 amp breaker and no more problems. And no, the problem in not in the rv. I have a 30 amp service at home specificially for my rv and never has had that breaker to trip.
Rita A
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:57
Reviewed 2 years ago
Had a good stay. The weather was a little dicy a few days but enjoyed our time there.
Carol W
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:23
Reviewed 2 years ago
The only thing they could improve is to fix the tent pads. Our children and grandchildren would come more if the pads were not so bad. I have contacted Bruce Westerman our Congressman to see what can be done. We glamp now but when we were younger tents were all we could afford. I think more young people could camp if the pads were redone. Really a cheap fix!!!!! I plan to work with Bruce to try to get this accomplished.
Manley W
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:45
Reviewed 2 years ago
Beautiful site and we got to see the eclipse with no problems. The weather got quite nasty that evening but not before we were able to view the total eclipse. Nice campgrounds!
Palm P
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:10
Reviewed 2 years ago
Easy to find, easy to check in. Sites and restrooms are clean and stocked with paper. Be sure to bring your own hand soap as there isn't any stocked in restrooms. Tent pads are nice and smooth.
We had a great experience. Lake is great for swimming and fishing.
Jeremy P
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:71
Reviewed 2 years ago
Super quiet campground surrounded by a peaceful lake. The sites were very large, particularly those sites not directly adjacent to water. Lots of fish carcasses strewn about, so if that's an issue for you or any pets be aware. Very little cell service.
Victoria B
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:18
Reviewed 2 years ago
Very outdated as in the shower and toilet facilities. One shower was missing a bench the other was missing a shower head so only one shower was properly useful. But other than that nice spot.
Robert B
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:33
Reviewed 2 years ago
Your camp host was a great person. Very helpful and friendly!
Gary G
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:14
Reviewed 2 years ago
Great place to camp. Access to the water from many campsites is a bit far so the boat needs to be trailered each use.
Martin L
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:73
Reviewed 2 years ago
Great for boat fishing. The site was very large but the pad was rough and hard to level. There were lots of tree roots. Great place for kids. Easy to see the loops for bike riding and fun playground. Several bathhouses although they definitely need updating.
Christopher J
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:80
Reviewed 3 years ago
Camping this time of year is fantastic!!! 4th year in a row camping at Shouse Ford… camp ground is always in good shape and it sure is nice to be able to take a shower when your tent camping
Rush S
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:39
Reviewed 3 years ago
Several of the sites around our site 39 were very dangerous where our steps extended out of RV to step up or down. Other than that it was nice quite time.
Linda K
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:34
Reviewed 3 years ago
It was very pleasant. I had a nice shady spot. The scenery is beautiful!! I will be back.
Carnahan L
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:78
Reviewed 3 years ago
The campgrounds were wonderful. Easy access to other campsites where family was staying. Water access is a bit limited.
Stephanie B
Loop:Shouse Ford
Site:75
Reviewed 3 years ago
First experience ever in our first travel trailer. Yes to everything!!! We will be back
Popularity
Moderate · 45%
Busiest in July, when about 45% of sites are booked. Based on 9 years of reservations.
