Dam Site Lake Campground

Beaver Lake

Dam Site Lake Campground sits along the vast shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, offering spacious and sunny campsites and an abundance of recreational activities.

Dam Site Lake Campground has large campsites with plenty of shade and room for activities, and is steps away from the lake shore. Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water and flush toilets all make for a comfortable camping getaway.

Need to Know

Please stop at the Park Attendant booth upon arrival for Park Attendant hours and other important updates.
There is a $5 area day use fee per vehicle, per day, for launch ramp users, non-campers entering the park, and all visitors utilizing a reserved group shelter. Payment is by credit/debit card only. Cash is not accepted. Visitors with a valid and properly displayed America the Beautiful pass, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Annual Pass, or Beaver Lake campsite reservation vehicle tag are not required to purchase a day use pass during their visit.
Day use passes are available to visitors at electronic pay stations around the parks. Failure to pay a required day use fee, and/or properly display the applicable receipt, parking permit, or other pass is prohibited.
Campsites can accommodate one RV and one tent, or three tents. Use of private shower or toilet tents is prohibited.
Only two vehicles are permitted at a camp site. Parking vehicles on the grass is not allowed and is a violation of Beaver Lake Project rules. Vessel trailers may be unhitched and parked on the grass near designated parking areas.
Parking passenger vehicles in spots designated for vehicles towing boat trailers is prohibited.
No off-road vehicles or golf carts are permitted in parks.
All pets must be penned, caged, or physically restrained by a 6-foot leash at all times and may not be left unattended. No exceptions.
Persons bringing animals onto public lands are responsible for the proper removal and disposal of any waste produced by these animals.
No dumping of black water, gray water, household trash, rubbish, or other waste materials and liquids outside of designated receptacles is allowed. All waste generated must be placed in dumpsters, deposed of at a dump station, or removed from the public lands.
Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period is prohibited without the prior written permission of the District Commander.
DON’T MOVE FIREWOOD: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit https://www.Dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES: Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails and follow local guidelines for firewood. Clean, drain, and dry vessels and any other recreational equipment that contacts the water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

Natural Features

Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround Dam Site Lake Campground, making it an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts.

Beaver Lake and Dam, completed in 1966, was constructed in the White River Basin and boasts 449 miles of beautiful shoreline at the top of the conservation pool.

Although the dam was originally built for flood control, hydroelectric power and public water supply, it has also created a popular recreational oasis for the area.

Nearby Attractions

Several marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, fuel, boat rentals and storage, fishing guides and camping supplies. Click here for more information.

Recreation

Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Dam Site Lake Campground. Beaver Lake has more than 28,000 surface acres of water, and anglers can try their luck at catching large and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and channel or spoon-bill catfish. Just below the dam, the cold waters of the upper White River provide a perfect habitat for pole-bending rainbow and record-sized German brown trout.

Several trails snake throughout the Ozark Mountains, offering peaceful hiking, biking and wildlife viewing opportunities for visitors.

Hunters will find game plentiful in northwest Arkansas. A mixture of hardwood and evergreen forest provides a good home to many different species of wildlife. While Beaver Lake is conveniently located near several population centers, within a short driving distance, hunters can find remote areas filled with upland game animals such as deer, rabbits and squirrels.

Many other sports and activities await campers, including boating, swimming, picnicking, scuba diving, water skiing, spelunking and sightseeing.

Contact Information

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348 Dam Site Lake Road Eureka Springs AR 72631

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (479) 253-5828

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Eureka Springs, Arkansas, take Highway 62 West and travel nearly 4 miles. Turn left on Highway 187 and continue for about 6 miles. Turn left at Park entrance and continue to the site, located before the dam.

From Rogers, Arkansas, take Highway 62 East for nearly 24 miles. Turn right on Highway 187 and travel 3 miles, crossing the dam. The park entrance is the first right after the dam.

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