Beaver Lake, nestled high in the Ozark Mountains, is located in northwest Arkansas, the birthplace of the White River. The 28,000-acre lake is the first of the impoundments that have been created in Arkansas and Missouri from the lengthy White River system.
With 487 miles of shoreline, Beaver Lake offers a world of recreational opportunities in addition to the many pleasures found on the water. The lake offers fishing for stripers, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, bream white bass, channel and spoonbill catfish. Marinas and outfitters are plentiful. Cabins, resorts and other lodging ring the lake, and campgrounds are also available in good number.
Taking advantage of the natural scenic beauty, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has constructed a variety of recreational facilities. Paved access roads wind through nine developed parks. There are 2,008 acres of campgrounds and almost individual campsites.
Other facilities—picnic sites, swimming beaches, hiking trails, boat launching ramps, sanitary dump stations, group picnic shelters and amphitheaters—are also available in the parks.
Also located on the lake’s shore is Hobbs State Park—Conservation Area, a state park currently under development. Approximately 2,400 acres are planned for future park evolvement including camping, cabins, picnicking and educational opportunities.
