Loop C in AR -- Campground & RV Camping in Arkansas
Loop C in AR
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.Loop C at Shady Lake Campground in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. 18 campsites: 1 with reservation-only full hookups (water/electric/sewage) and 17 first-come, first-serve sites without utilities. Bathhouse with private shower stalls. Adjacent to a 25-acre lake with swimming, fishing, and boating access. Managed by Ouachita National Forest; amenities include flush toilets and potable water throughout the loop. Open April 15–November 30. Hiking trail follows lake shoreline; picnic areas and day-use facilities available.
Grounded in recreation.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 1 of 5 -- an easy drive in. Recorded as fully maintained, paved, pitching to 8%.
Saline River runs 0.1 mi off. Tall Peak stands 1,188 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northwest. The nearest town, Mena, is 19 mi off.
September normals 64–83°F, 5.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.