Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas
Piney Bay
Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas, United States
- Sites
- 92
- Hookups
- 87 electric, 48 with water, 5 no hookups
- Season
- March 1 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 80 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 335 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Dardanelle Lake
- Nearest town
- LONDON
- Address
- 189 PRIVATE ROAD 2720, LONDON, AR, 72847
- Phone
- 479-885-3029
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Swimming Site
89 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 32° | 9° | 68° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 55° | 35° | -2° | 73° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 65° | 45° | 29° | 82° | 3 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 52° | 36° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 65° | 51° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 72° | 59° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 74° | 65° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 91° | 74° | 65° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 89° | 70° | 57° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 73° | 54° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 64° | 45° | 23° | 81° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 53° | 38° | 24° | 71° | 6 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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