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Shouse Ford Use Area
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SHOUSE FORD USE AREA
SHOUSE FORD USE AREA
Amity, Arkansas   71921
(lat:34.2889 lon:-93.2722) map location
Located in DeGray Lake.
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. The campground come with flush toilets, hot showers, water, two swimming beaches, an amphitheater and a boat ramp. To see USACE DeGray Lake Virtual Tour, click here.

Degray Lake is one of the region's five Diamond Lakes, known for their crystal clear waters. The lake flows from the Caddo River in western Arkansas and spans 13,500 surface acres.

The DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and more along the 207 miles of lake shoreline. The Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are both located nearby.

Boating, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports are the biggest draw to the lake, and a boat ramp and large sandy beaches are provided. The lake is also stocked with a variety of game fish, including plenty of hybrid striped bass, making it an ideal area for both boat and bank fishing.

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Located in DeGray Lake.


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Shouse Ford Use Area is located near Arkadelphia, Hot Springs National Park


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Area Campgrounds
Brushy Creek Campground
2368 Brushy Landing Road
Amity, AR
870-342-5148
DeGray Lake State Park Resort
2027 State Park Entrance Road
Bismarck, AR
501-865-5810
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Directions
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.

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