Beaver Lake
Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Beaver Lake, the newest of the "Great Lakes of the White River, " covers some 70 miles through the beautiful Ozark mountains, with 449 miles of shoreline. It is only minutes away from the University of Arkansas, War Eagle Mill, Prairie Creek Golf Course, and Pea Ridge National Military Parks.

Beaver Lake was formed by a dam across the White River in 1960. Beaver Dam is located nine miles northwest of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. In April of 1963 construction of the powerhouse and switch yard began. In May of 1965 commercial generation began. The dam project was completed in June 1966, with an estimated cost of $46,200,000.00.

Beaver Lake is one of four multiple-purpose projects constructed in the upper White River Basin for the control of floods and the generation of hydroelectric power. The project also offers excellent recreational opportunities for people of all ages.

Beaver Lake consumes 28,220 acres and has an average depth of 60 feet, and has a maximum depth of 204 feet which is near the dam. An immure of the White River; major sources of water include Indian, North Clifty, Clifty, Prairie and War Eagle Creeks. Water flows through the dam and feeds Table Rock Lake. The dam maintains an average elevation of 1,120 feet above the mean sea level. Fluctuations can be expected and usually range from three feet below to five feet above the 1,120 mark. 

The water is very clear and attracts divers from Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri and many other states as well. Foundations of buildings and old roads can be found and the village of Monte Ne was inundated and some of the buildings are visible above and below the surface.

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Cliff Beehler /Resort Realty
479-359-3501, 21322 N Highway 127, Garfield, AR 72732-904

Janet Gardner /Lost Bridge Area Real Estate
479-359-3000, 20181 Posey Mountain Rd, Garfield, AR

Lost Bridge Area Nightly Rentals
479-359-3001, 20181 Posey Mountain Rd, Garfield, AR 72732-9600

Cordell Schmidt /North Shore Realty
479-359-2228, 14870 N Mill St, Garfield, AR 72732-9033

Vern Greer /Greer Real Estate
479-253-0132, 10 Rhodes Dr, Eureka Springs, AR 72632-9005

Terrence Mc Clung /Mc Clung Realty Inc
479-253-9679, 176 E Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR

Don Eiler /Eiler Real Estate
479-253-2100, 157 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR

Karen Kinsel /Woodland Real Estate
479-253-7321, 170 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR

Dennis Cole /K C Realty
479-253-9161, 183 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR

Pivot Rock Village Rentals
479-253-4007, 50 Pivot Rock Rd, Eureka Springs, AR

Beaver Lake is a nature lover's delight during all seasons. Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a wide variety of trees and flowering shrubs afford shutter bugs and nature lovers many hours of enjoyment throughout the year. In spring, visitors can enjoy a pleasant drive along hillsides quilted with beautiful redbud, serviceberry and dogwood blossoms.  

Then between the sheer enjoyment of summer and the peaceful solitude of winter, visitors can hike along several nature trails and watch the autumn foliage ignite into fiery displays.

Beaver Lake is nestled high in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, the birthplace of the White River. With some 487 miles of natural shoreline, Beaver Lake offers the best in recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.

 In addition to fishing and hunting, many other sports and activities await the visitor. Boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, scuba diving, water skiing, spelunking and sightseeing are just a few of the recreational opportunities available at or near Beaver Lake.

Communities

Nearby towns and cities offer a diverse setting of historical and modern accommodations. Visitors can choose between a stay in a rustic cabin, a Victorian hotel, or a motel with all the modern conveniences. In the splendor of the Ozark Mountains, visitors can enjoy many different forms of entertainment. These include golf, tennis, bowling, roller skating, hiking and other recreational activities. Specific information regarding these and other facilities can be obtained by contacting the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Northwest Arkansas abounds with a diversity of fishing opportunities. Beaver Lake has more than 28,000 surface acres of water. Just below the dam, the bone-chilling waters of the upper White River provides perfect habitat for pole-bending rainbow and record-size German brown trout.  The lake itself provides year-round fishing pleasure for adventurous anglers who can try their luck at catching large and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and channel or spoon-bill catfish.

Each year, millions of fingerling game fish from the Blackburn Creek Nursery Pond are released into the clear, blue waters by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The first on-site rearing pond in this area, the Blackburn Creek Pond, is the workplace for fishery biologists and other specialists in the field who work hard to keep Beaver Lake in the forefront of fish production.

Ron Crawford Fishing Service
479-925-4266, 20432 Four Seas, Rogers, AR 72756-7499

Barnett's Pawn & Bait Shop
479-656-3730, 19814 Highway 62, Garfield, AR

Starkey Boat Marina
479-253-8194, 4022 Mundell Rd, Holiday Island, AR 72631-8911

Lost Bridge Marina
479-359-3222, 12861 Marina Rd, Garfield, AR 72732

Eureka Charter Sailing
479-253-8007, PO Box 64, Beaver, AR

Prairie Creek Marina
479-925-1623, 1 Prairie Creek Marina Dr, Rogers, AR

Lake Area Boat & Mini Storage
479-925-7300, 14471 E Highway 12, Rogers, AR

Beaver Lake State Park
479-789-2380, 20344 E Highway 12, Rogers, AR 72756-7581

Taking advantage of the natural and scenic beauty, the Corps of Engineers has constructed a variety of recreational facilities around the lake. Paved access roads wind through 12 developed parks. In these campgrounds, visitors can enjoy modern campsites offering electricity and fire rings with drinking water, showers, and restrooms nearby. Other facilities, such as picnic sites, swimming beaches, hiking trails, boat launching ramps, sanitary dump stations, group picnic shelters, and amphitheaters are also available in the parks. Seven Corps of Engineers parks contain year-round commercial marinas providing grocery items, fuel, boat rental and storage, fishing guides, and other supplies and services.

Prairie Creek is located 4 miles east of Rogers on State Highway 12, then 1 mile on access road. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water. Two picnic shelters are located in the day use area and are available for reservation from April 1 until Oct 31.

Hickory Creek is located 1 mile north of Springdale on U.S. Highway 71, then 7 miles east on State Highway 264, then 1 mile north on Benton County Road 602. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water. Two picnic shelters are located in the day use area and are available for reservation from April 1 until Oct 31.

Horseshoe Bend West is located 5 miles east of Rogers on State Highway 94. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water. The picnic shelter is located in the middle of the campground and is available for reservation from April 1 until Oct 31.

Horseshoe Bend East is located 5 miles east of Rogers on State Highway 94. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water. Two picnic shelters are located in the day use area and are available for reservation from April 1 until Oct 31.

Dam Site, River is located 9 miles west of Eureka Springs on U.S. Highway 62, then 2.5 miles south on paved access road State 187 to dam. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water. The picnic shelter located at the cut-off wall approximately 1/4 mile from the campground is available for reservation from April 1 until Oct 31. 

Dam Site Lake is located 9 miles west of Eureka Springs on U.S. Highway 62, then 3 miles south on paved access road State 187 to dam. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water. The picnic shelter located at the cut-off wall approximately 1/4 mile from the campground is available for reservation from April 1 until Oct 31. 

War Eagle is located 10 miles east of Springdale on State Highway 412, then 3 miles north on Washington County Road 95. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water. The picnic shelter is located near the campground and is available for reservation from April 1 until Oct 31.

Rocky Branch is located 11 miles east of Rogers on State Highway 12, then 4.5 miles northeast on State Highway 303. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water. Two picnic shelters are available for reservation from April 1 until Oct 31.

Lost Bridge North is located 6 miles southeast of Garfield on State Highway 127. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water. There is a primitive youth camping area for use by small groups.

Lost Bridge South is located 5 miles southeast of Garfield on State Highway 127. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water.

Indian Creek is located 5 miles east of Gateway, then 4 miles south on Benton County Road 89. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water. 

Starkey is located 4 miles west of Eureka Springs on U.S. Highway 62, then 4 miles southwest on State Highway 187, then 4 miles southwest on Carroll County Road 2176. This park is a Class A park with flush toilets, trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers, and drinking water. The picnic shelter is available for reservation from May 1 until September 15.

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