Dam Site Lake Campground

About

Dam Site Lake Campground sits on a unique peninsula along the shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the campground features an unusual layout where campers drive directly onto a small island connected to the mainland, resulting in most sites having direct waterfront access. The area is surrounded by towering limestone bluffs, natural caves, and mixed hardwood and evergreen forest. Beaver Lake offers over 28,000 surface acres of water with 449 miles of shoreline. Fishing is a primary draw, with excellent opportunities for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and channel or spoon-bill catfish. Just below the dam, the cold waters of the upper White River create prime habitat for rainbow trout and record-sized German brown trout. Beyond fishing, the area provides hiking and biking trails through the Ozark Mountains, wildlife viewing, boating, swimming, water skiing, scuba diving, and spelunking. Several marinas around the lake offer groceries, fuel, boat rentals, storage, and fishing guides.

Directions

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