Arkansas / Benton County

Rocky Branch Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from May 1 through October 30. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Rocky Branch Campground is located on the vast shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this established campground offers spacious and sunny campsites just steps from the lake shore. The campground features 41 electric campsites and 2 group shelters, all with plenty of shade and room for activities. Bbeaver Lake, completed in 1966, boasts 449 miles of shoreline and more than 28,000 surface acres of water. The lake offers excellent fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and catfish. The surrounding Ozark Mountains provide hiking and biking trails, while the area is known for abundant wildlife including deer, rabbits, and squirrels. Other popular activities include boating, swimming, scuba diving, water skiing, and exploring the region's natural caves. The campground is surrounded by towering limestone bluffs, natural caves, and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs. Rocky Branch includes modern amenities such as flush toilets, hot showers, drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, a dump station, boat ramp, and playground. Several marinas near the lake offer groceries, fuel, boat rentals, fishing guides, and camping supplies.

Directions

From Rogers, Arkansas, take Highway 12 east for just under 10 miles. Turn left onto Highway 303 and travel 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Park Road and follow it to the campground.

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