CampsiteSTANDARD NONELECTRIC

Site 18 — Shores Lake Recreation Area

Shores Lake Recreation Area · Arkansas · Loop Shores Lake Campground

Campsite 18 at Shores Lake Recreation Area in Arkansas. STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. First-come, first-served — no reservation needed.

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35.64341, -93.96219

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Shores Lake Recreation Area

Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.

Avg High80°F

Avg Low64°F

Peak Rain Chance27%

Humidity69%

UV (avg)5

Today

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Heavy Rain

76°/66°

💧 27%🌬 12mph

↑ 7:11 AM ↓ 6:57 PM

Sat

☁️

Overcast

75°/65°

💧 9%🌬 6mph

↑ 7:12 AM ↓ 6:56 PM

Sun

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Rain Showers

85°/66°

💧 2%🌬 6mph

↑ 7:13 AM ↓ 6:55 PM

Mon

☀️

Clear

83°/62°

🌬 7mph

↑ 7:14 AM ↓ 6:53 PM

Tue

☁️

Overcast

82°/60°

🌬 6mph

↑ 7:14 AM ↓ 6:52 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

👔 What to Wear

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Moisture-wicking T-shirt
Light color, breathable.
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Lightweight shorts or pants
Quick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
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Brimmed sun hat
Better than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
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Trail runners
Breathable mesh uppers.

🎒 What to Pack

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Water
Bring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
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High-energy snacks
A snack for the trail.
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Sun protection
Sunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
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First-aid kit
Blister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
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Offline map
Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.

Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.

How Site 18 Compares

One of 28 sites at Shores Lake Recreation Area — 24 of them in the Shores Lake Campground loop.

Other sites in the Shores Lake Campground loop

Site 22STANDARD ELECTRIC · First-come, first-served Site 08STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-served Site 10STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-served Site 03STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-served Site 04STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-served Site 05STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-served

Photos from Shores Lake Recreation Area

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

Booking Tips for Site 18

First-come first-served: arrive early, especially Friday afternoons in peak season
Have a backup: sites can fill up — know your second choice nearby
Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
Check-in/out: usually 1–3pm / usually 11am–noon
Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite 18?

No — this site is first-come, first-served. Arrive early during peak season.

What hookups does site 18 have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.