Shouse Ford
Degray Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ARKADELPHIA, AR, AR
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (149 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Shouse Ford provides reservable modern campsites with electric hookups.
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, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/shouse-ford to be notified when sites open up.
Shouse Ford sits on DeGray Lake in the Ouachita Mountains foothills with world-class fishing, water sports, large sandy beaches, and consistently high ratings (4.5/5 stars). Campers praise clean facilities, hot showers, and scenic lake views.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Western Pygmy Rattlesnake, and Common Watersnake present in the area
Insider tips for Shouse Ford: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups Bring your own boat to maximize water recreation on DeGray Lake
Skip Shouse Ford if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer off-peak, less crowded experiences — this is a popular destination.
Best time to visit Shouse Ford: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Alpine Ridge (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Oak Bower Group Use Area (Arkadelphia, AR), Arlie Moore (ARKADELPHIA, AR), Caddo Drive (ARKADELPHIA, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Shouse Ford
Cell signal at Shouse Ford (ARKADELPHIA, 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.
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. Shouse Ford provides reservable modern campsites with electric hookups.
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 popular federal campground with limited availability
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups
Bring your own boat to maximize water recreation on DeGray Lake
Campground operates seasonally May through October 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
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Interstate 30, take exit 78 and merge onto State Highway 7 north to Bismarck. Turn left on State Highway 84 and go 9 miles west to Point Cedar. Turn left onto Shouse Ford road and continue 4 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Degray Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Degray Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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