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Camping · Arkansas

Shores Lake Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
CG Open 24 hours/day, sunrise to sunset Day Use Only
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
35.6434, -93.9622
Last verified
September 18, 2026
35.6434° N · 93.9622° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Shores Lake Recreation Area offers an 82-acre lake with a fully accessible bathroom facility with ramps. The fishing piers were designed with wheelchair use in mind. Underwater structures were built to attract fish to the fishing piers. The pavilion is also fully accessible and is available by reservation. Construction of the dam at Shores Lake began in the 1930s by men in a nearby Civilian Conservation Corps camp. The dam was completed in 1958. A cooperative effort between the USDA Forest Service and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission helped complete the structure. Shores Lake Loop Trail is a showcase of upland hardwoods and shortleaf pine groves. The trail treats hikers to views of waterfalls and wildlife. 18 campsites and 28 family picnicking units. Pavilion for group picnicking by reservation only. Camping trailers allowed, no hook-ups or dumpsite available. Electric sites have 110 outlet & 30 amp outlet access. Due to remote location of campground, water and electricity may be temporarily unavailable during inclement weather or other emergency situations. At the back side of the Campground, there is a parking lot for access to Shores Lake Loop trails which connect to White Rock Recreation Area, rim trail and the Ozark Highland Trail.

From the USFS.

Is Shores Lake Campground free?

No. Shores Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Shores Lake Campground?

From Mulberry take Arkansas 215 north for 15 miles, then follow Forest Service Road 1505 for 0.5 mile

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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