Beaver Lake

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Arkansas.

Nestled in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, Beaver Lake is a nature lover's delight during all seasons. Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs afford shutter bugs and nature lovers hours of enjoyment throughout the year. Modern campsites offer the best in recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Year-round commercial marinas provide grocery items, boat rental, fishing guides, supplies and services.

Camping and Day Use

  • Dam Site Lake Campground
  • Dam Site River (Beaver Lake)
  • Horseshoe Bend
  • Hickory Creek Park (AR)
  • Indian Creek Campground (AR)
  • Lost Bridge North
  • Lost Bridge South
  • Prairie Creek (AR)
  • Rocky Branch Campground
  • Starkey Campground
  • War Eagle Campground

Nearby Activities

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Other Recreation Concession Site
  • Picnicking
  • Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Fayetteville, 22 miles north on US 71, then east on US 62.

Additional Information

  • Facebook
  • Beaver Lake Map
  • Beaver Lake Website
  • Beaver Lake Photo Album
  • Hickory Creek Marina
  • Horseshoe Bend Marina
  • Lost Bridge Marina
  • Prairie Creek Marina
  • Rocky Branch Marina
  • Starkey Marina
  • War Eagle Marina

Photo Gallery

  • Beaver Lake, ARLake with trees
  • Boating on Beaver Lakeboat floating on the lake
  • Diving at Beaver LakeSCUBA diving is a common sport on Beaver Lake. These SCUBA divers are giving the "Okay" sign as they enjoy clear waters of Beaver Lake near the dam.
  • fishing on Beaver LakeFishing on Beaver Lake
  • Beaver Dam2017 Flood event, Beaver Lake.
  • Beaver Lake, ARSunset on Beaver Lake, Photo by: Julie Massey
  • aerial of Beaver LakeBeaver Lake from Whitney Mountain
  • Sailing on Beaver Lakesailboat on the lake
  • Lake through the treesBeaver Lake
  • Beaver Lake at sunsetAerial of beaver lake at sunset

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