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Beaver Lake. Fishing, Hunting, Swimming, Caves and Museums Nearby. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Info. Center. Off US. Route 62.

Blue Mountain Lake. Near Mt. Magazine (The Tallest in the Ozarks and part of the Midwest), Fishing, Swimming. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Off State Route 10 50 miles East of Fort Smith.

Bull Shoals Lake. 45,500 acres on the Missouri-Arkansas Line, Missouri's Mark Twain National Forest is on the far north edge. Fishing, Swimming, Float Trips and Trout Fishing is available on the White River. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel. Bull Shoals Lake is a water sports paradise. Nearly 1000 miles of rugged shoreline is open to boaters from all over the nation. There are nineteen parks around the lake for public use and enjoyment. They have camping and picnic facilities with grills. The lake runs west to Lake Taneycomo and Table Rock Lake in Missouri. U.S. 65 on the Missouri State Line.

Link to Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock

DeGray Lake. Lodge, Golf Course, Swimming, Fishing, Modern Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel. Near I-30 on U. S. Route 67.

Link to DeGray Lake Resort: Arkansas' Island and Lakeshore

DeQueen Lake. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use. Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), No Marina. 4000 Acres open to Hunters. North of McQueen off US. 71.

Dierks Lake. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Near Ouachita National Forest.

Erling Lake. Just off State Route 29 near Magnolia.

Gillham Lake. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use. Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), No Marina. On Cassatot River N.E. of Gillham.

Greers Ferry Lake. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Visitors Information Center. World record (overall, not line class) Walleye and Hybrid bass this past year. Has a 1600 foot mountain island in the upper lake section which features a nature trail to the summitt. Natl.Public Lands clean-up day modeled after lake clean-up project started here over 27 years ago by Resident Engineer William Carl. Garner. Consistently rated in top 20 lakes in the nation. Crystal clear water. Average depth 75-100 ft. 460 miles shoreline. Greers Ferry Lake & Little Red River Assn. web site: www.ozarks.com/greers.html. Located about 75 miles north of Little Rock off U.S. 65 at Greers Ferry.

Be sure to visit Lacey Marina.

Lake Greeson. Well developed and popular area. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Visitors Information Center. Recommend Sugar Loaf Nature Trail on an island on the lake, one of the most scenic areas on the lake. Off Arkansas Route 5 about 65 miles north of Little Rock.

Table Rock Lake. Fishing, Swimming, House Boat Rentals, Cabins, Condos, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. One of the more popular lakes in the Ozarks. Sites include Kings River, Big Bay, Big Indian, Long Circle, Indian Point, Silver City and Dollar Marvel Cave Park and Talking Rocks. On the other side of the Dam forms Bull Shoals Lake which connects through Lake Taneycomo. Located in the Mark Twain National Forest primarily between Eagle Rock and Branson ( a popular Country Music Spot!) 45 miles south of Springfield off U.S. 65. (501) 324-5673.

Holiday Island planned community located on Table Rock Lake

McClellan-Kerr Ark. River Navigation System.

This 440 mile waterway connects Tulsa

Oklahoma to the Mississippi. Numerous parks and historical sights are "must see" along

the way.

Lock & Dam 1,2,3 (Norrell / Wilbur Mills). Showers, Fishing, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Launch Ramps (small fee may apply), Fuel (available along river, check ahead).

Lock and Dam 4 & 5. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Fishing, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramps (small fee may apply), Fuel (available along river, check ahead).

Lock and Dam 6 & 7 (Terry / Murray). Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Fishing, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel (available along river, check ahead).

Lock & Dam 8 (Toad Suck Ferry). Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Fishing, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel (available along river, check ahead). One of the more scenic stretches!

Arthur V. Ormond Lock & Dam. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Fishing, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel (available along river, check ahead).

Lake Dardanelle. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel, Visitors Information Center.

Ozark Lake. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Picnic/day use.

James T. Trimble Lock and Dam. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Picnic/day use.

Millwood Lake. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel. Off Arkansas State Route 32.

Nimrod Lake. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel. Off Arkansas State Route 7.

Norfork Lake. Caves, Golf Courses, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel. One of Arkansas' most popular and scenic houseboating lakes. Lake Norfork is formed by a huge concrete dam across the North Fork River four miles upstream from where it runs into the White River.The lake has over 550 miles of shoreline and 22,000 surface acres. 20 developed parks provide more than ample opportunities for water sports such as boating, water skiing, skin diving, windsurfing, and swimming. The surrounding hills offer such recreations as hiking, hunting, and sightseeing.

Lake Norfork offers great fishing for both largemouth and smallmouth bass, stripers, crappie, bream, walleye, and catfish. Fishermen are active here throughout the year as there is no closed season at Norfork. Can be accessed from Arkansas 101 and U.S. 62 at Henderson.

Lake Ouachita. 40,000 acres. Skin Diving, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel, Visitors Information Center. It is ranked as one the cleanest lakes in the U.S. There are no homes on the lake, just marinas and shorelines covered with trees. Numerous coves.Extremely clear water, Fishing is excellent with reports of over 30 Crappie catchesin a 48 hour period. Located in the Ouachita Mountains near the resort spa of Hot Springs.

Ouachita-Black Rivers Navigation Project.

A 322 mile navigational area divided into two pools.

Felsenthal Lock and Dam Pool. Campsites with electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Off U.S. 82 in the southern part of the state. Call (601) 631-5300 for more details.

H. K. Thatcher Lock and Dam Pool. Restroom, Drinking Water, Launch Ramp. Off U.S. 167. Call (601) 631-5300 for more details.

Information based on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, brochures and boaters information.

If you know of any other great spots in Arkansas for boating (of all types), or have more information, feel free to E-Mail us at BoatingAmerica

For most Arkansas Lakes call (501) 324-5673. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)