Shores Lake Recreation Area

Shores Lake Recreation Area offers an 82-acre lake with a fully accessible bathroom facility with ramps. The fishing piers were designed with wheelchair use in mind. Underwater structures were built to attract fish to the fishing piers. The pavilion is also fully accessible and is available by reservation.

There are 18 campsites and 28 family picnicking units.
A pavilion is available for group picnicking by reservation only.
Camping trailers allowed, no hook-ups or dumpsite available.
Electric sites have 110 outlet & 30 amp outlet access.
Due to remote location of campground, water and electricity may be temporarily unavailable during inclement weather or other emergency situations.

General Information

Construction of the dam at Shores Lake began in the 1930s by workers in a nearby Civilian Conservation Corps camp. The dam was completed in 1958. A cooperative effort between the USDA Forest Service and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission helped complete the structure. Shores Lake Loop Trail is a showcase of upland hardwoods and shortleaf pine groves. The trail treats hikers to views of waterfalls and wildlife.

Beach open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Water available from March to November.

"No wake" restriction

Pavillion - $35/day
Campground sites:
- $30/day/double sites
- $20/day single sites with electricity
- $15/day single sites without electricity.
Beach day use $3/vehicle/day
Boat ramp day use $3/day

Address: 1803 N 18th St Ozark, AR 72949
Phone: (479) 667-2191
Hours: Visitor Center open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)