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CampgroundDay Use

Dam Site Lake Campground

Beaver Lake
Near Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Facilities

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.

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Management
  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Biking

Amenities

  • Dump Station
  • Fee Booth
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Paved Sites
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Fire Pit
  • Quiet Area
  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Water Hookup
  • Water Spigot
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • Accessibility
  • Grills

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
36° 25' 13.0699" N
Longitude
93° 51' 19.4602" W
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.

Need to Know

  • Please check in with camp host upon arrival. Check-in is at 4:00pm the afternoon of your reservation.

  • Campsites can accommodate one RV and one tent, or three tents.

  • No parking in the grass.

  • No dumping of household trash, gray water, rubbish, black water or any other waste material or waste liquid. All waste generated must deposed of at the dump station or removed from the project lands.

  • There is a $5 area use fee per vehicle for non-campers. Failure to pay day use fees, and or properly display applicable receipt, permit or pass is prohibited.

  • No off-road vehicles or golf carts are permitted.

  • All pets must be physically restrained in pens, cages, or on a 6-foot leash at all times. No Exceptions! Pets may not be left at campsites unattended. Persons bringing animals onto project lands are responsible for the proper removal and disposal of any waste produced by these animals.

  • Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project such as Beaver Lake for a period longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period is prohibited without the 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 Dontmovefirewood.org for further 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, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts 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.

    • Contact Information

    348 Dam Site Lake Road
    Eureka Springs, AR 72631

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

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