Facilities
With 29 spacious and modern campsites and one large day use group picnic shelter, Sunlight Bay Campground has plenty of room for the family. Two boat ramps and playground are also provided.
Upcoming Availability
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Sunlight Bay Campground sits along the shores of Nimrod Lake just off of the Fourche Lafave river on Wilson Slough. With 29 spacious and modern campsites and one large day use group picnic shelter, Sunlight Bay Campground has plenty of room for the family. Nimrod Dam was completed in 1942 as part of a comprehensive plan for flood control and development of water resources in the Fourche LaFave River.
max Stay
42 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
Nimrod Dam was completed in 1942 as part of a comprehensive plan for flood control and development of water resources in the Fourche LaFave River. Although recreation was not part of the initial mission of the dam project, the lake and surrounding 21,000 acres of pristine land have now become a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation
Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake, with an abundance of catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie available. Boating, water skiing and tubing are also popular, with 11 boat ramps conveniently located around the lake, however, skiing and tubing are only allowed from the tip of Carden Point eastward toward the dam because areas west of there are too hazardous. Campers are likely to spot white-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbit, fox, mink, black bear, dove and waterfowl in the area. Seasonal hunting is also permitted throughout the lake, except in or near recreation areas.
Nearby Attractions
Nimrod Lake is conveniently located adjacent to State Highway 7, a National Scenic Byway and other nearby points of interest like Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo State Park and Hot Springs National Park.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 28
SBAY
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 14
SBAY
60 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 09
SBAY
38 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 11
SBAY
72 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 21
SBAY
62 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 01
SBAY
28 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site GS1
SBAY
—
vehicle
50
people
Yes
shade
Site 04
SBAY
56 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 08
SBAY
32 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 02
SBAY
48 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 15
SBAY
34 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 24
SBAY
37 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 22
SBAY
48 ft
vehicle
16
people
No
shade
Site 26
SBAY
45 ft
vehicle
16
people
Yes
shade
Site 03
SBAY
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 10
SBAY
49 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 23
SBAY
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 20
SBAY
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 05
SBAY
51 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 07
SBAY
33 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 16
SBAY
41 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 18
SBAY
63 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 25
SBAY
40 ft
vehicle
16
people
Yes
shade
Site 06
SBAY
28 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 1:00 p.m.
Park attendants are on duty from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. & 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Two tents or one RV and one tent per campsite
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Common questions
How do I book Sunlight Bay?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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