Piney Bay
Dardanelle Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: LONDON, AR, AR
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$75 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (329 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Situated between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, Dardanelle Lake creates an excellent setting for nature lovers.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Piney Bay sits along Dardanelle Lake with excellent boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities. Google reviews consistently praise the clean facilities, waterfront sites, and friendly atmosphere with a 4.6/5 rating from 316 reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also Northern Diamondback Watersnake, Three-toed Box Turtle, Canada Goose, and American White Pelican within 8km.
Insider tips for Piney Bay: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Request waterfront sites like 15B if available for lake views and fishing access Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Skip Piney Bay if: You need water or sewer hookups — most sites lack these amenities. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October only. You prefer full hookups — only electric available on select sites.
Best time to visit Piney Bay: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Shoal Bay (NEW BLAINE, AR), Spadra (Clarksville, AR), Sorghum Hollow (New Blaine, AR), Long Pool Recreation Area (Dover, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Piney Bay
Cell signal at Piney Bay (LONDON, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. Situated between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, Dardanelle Lake creates an excellent setting for nature lovers.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Request waterfront sites like 15B if available for lake views and fishing access
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From London, Arkansas, take US-64 west for 3 miles to State Route 359 north. Continue for 3.5 miles and follow signs into the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dardanelle Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dardanelle Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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