Dardanelle Lake

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1598 Lock And Dam Road
Russellville, AR 72802
Located near the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, the picturesque shoreline, excellent fishing and abundant wildlife provide ideal conditions for nature enthusiasts and camera bugs. The river valley is a favorite wintering area for the American bald eagle. Parks offer modern amenities such as boat launching ramps, drinking water, camping areas, picnic sites and other facilities for the convenience of all.

Directions

From Interstate 40, Take exit #81(State Highway #7), Trun left (south) on Highway 7, Travel 5 miles to Highway 7 spur turn right, Travel 3 miles on Highway 7 spur, Arrive at the Russellvile Project Office/Lake Dardanelle Field Office.

Reviews

Dardanelle Lake campgrounds offer a peaceful, scenic environment with spacious, shaded sites and a great beach and swim area ideal for families. Visitors appreciate the friendly and caring staff and clean park grounds. Some campers noted issues like limited site length that may require spot changes, and occasional lack of basic bathroom supplies.

Peaceful and scenic environment
Friendly and caring staff
Great beach and swim area
Clean and shaded campsites
Site length may be shorter than advertised
Limited bathroom supplies such as toilet paper
1,367 reviews
5 stars
864
4 stars
302
3 stars
118
2 stars
46
1 stars
37
Lisa M
Campground:Shoal Bay
Loop:H
Site:
Reviewed 7 days ago
Not many campers. Quiet. Enjoyed our time.
Larry A
Campground:Shoal Bay
Loop:E
Site:
Reviewed 7 days ago
Park is very clean and well maintained. The host and hostess are wonderful and very friendly. Bath houses are very clean and well maintained. Enjoy our trip immensely!!
jenifer t
Campground:Shoal Bay
Loop:B
Site:
Reviewed 7 days ago
The campground is beautiful and inviting! However, a heatwave struck during our stay with temps of 106 and a heat index of 115! Otherwise the campground is clean and very relaxing.
Janet K
Campground:Old Post Road
Loop:B
Site:
Reviewed 9 days ago
Larry C
Campground:Old Post Road
Loop:B
Site:
Reviewed 10 days ago
the staff was very helpful and friendly. plenty of space, quiet and peaceful and when leaving had a dump station for black and gray water disposal. Plenty of shops nearby for last minute needs.
Graham S
Campground:Piney Bay
Loop:D
Site:
Reviewed 10 days ago
Having never been to Piney Bay, we didn't know which spot would be best for our truck camper. It's not easy to choose just from an online map, but we scored! Site D3! Perfect.
Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 8% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 10 years of reservations.

Campgrounds

Dardanelle Lake has 4 campgrounds, 232 campsites in total.

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