Arkansas / Carroll County

Starkey Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Operates seasonally, typically reopening in spring.

About

Starkey Campground sits along the vast shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, offering spacious and sunny campsites with an abundance of recreational activities. The campground features large campsites with plenty of shade and room for activities, just steps away from the lake shore. Fire rings, picnic areas, and drinking water make for a comfortable camping getaway, while a boat ramp and playground make the area perfect for families and larger groups. Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves, and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround the campground, making it an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Beaver Lake, completed in 1966, boasts 449 miles of beautiful shoreline and more than 28,000 surface acres of water. Although the dam was originally built for flood control, hydroelectric power, and public water supply, it has also created a popular recreational oasis. Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Starkey Campground. Anglers can try their luck at catching large and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and channel or spoon-bill catfish. Several trails snake throughout the Ozark Mountains, offering peaceful hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Other activities include boating, swimming, scuba diving, water skiing, and sightseeing. Several marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, fuel, boat rentals and storage, fishing guides, and camping supplies.

Directions

From Rogers, Arkansas, take Highway 62 east for approximately 28 miles. Turn right onto Highway 187 towards Beaver Dam and travel 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Mundell Road and follow it 3.9 miles to the campground.

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