Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas
Shouse Ford
Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas, United States
- Sites
- 100
- Hookups
- 100 electric
- Season
- March 1 to September 29
- Max RV length
- 75 ft
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 466 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Degray Lake
- Nearest town
- ARKADELPHIA
- Address
- 729 CHANNEL ROAD, ARKADELPHIA, AR, 71923-9364
- Phone
- 870-246-5501
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
100 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 33° | 12° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 57° | 38° | -1° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 65° | 49° | 29° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 54° | 38° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 82° | 66° | 51° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 72° | 61° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 75° | 69° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 93° | 75° | 67° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 70° | 58° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 75° | 55° | 39° | 89° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 48° | 24° | 80° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 55° | 40° | 26° | 72° | 5 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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