Arkansas / Benton County

Prairie Creek

Open — Open year-round with reservations available through Recreation.gov. During winter season (November 1 through March 31), water is not available at campsites and showers are closed. Water is only available at the dump station and vault toilets replace flush restrooms during winter.

About

Prairie Creek Campground is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility located along the vast shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas. The campground offers 112 spacious campsites with 30-amp electric hookups, surrounded by towering limestone bluffs, natural caves, and diverse hardwood and evergreen forests. The campground provides excellent access to Beaver Lake's 28,000 surface acres and 449 miles of shoreline. A five-lane boat ramp makes launching easy for anglers pursuing large and smallmouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and catfish. The lakefront location also offers opportunities for swimming, water skiing, scuba diving, and other water sports. A sand volleyball court and playground make it ideal for families. Beyond the lake, visitors can explore hiking and biking trails throughout the Ozarks, hunt for deer and upland game in nearby forests, or visit the upper White River below the dam for trophy rainbow and German brown trout fishing. Several marinas around the lake provide fuel, supplies, boat rentals, and fishing guides. The campground operates year-round with reduced amenities during the winter season.

Directions

From Rogers, Arkansas, take Highway 12/Prairie Creek Drive east for just over 3 miles. Turn left onto North Park Road and follow to the campground.

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