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Dam Site Lake Campground

Dam Site Lake Campground, near Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a touch of comfort. The campground boasts spacious sites with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, making it perfect for cozy evenings around the fire.

Visitors rave about the stunning views and the clean, well-maintained facilities. One camper mentioned, “The fishing is good and the view is great,” highlighting the campground's appeal for both relaxation and recreation. With access to swimming, fishing, and hiking, there’s no shortage of activities to keep you entertained.

The campground is situated on an island, which adds a unique charm to your stay. Many sites are right on the water, providing a serene backdrop for your camping experience. Just be aware that sites can fill up quickly on weekends and holidays, so plan accordingly if you want to snag a prime spot. Whether you're casting a line or just soaking in the scenery, Dam Site Lake Campground is a solid choice for your next adventure.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Beaver Lake

Overview

Dam Site Lake Campground sits along the vast shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, offering spacious and sunny campsites and an abundance of recreational activities.

Recreation

Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Dam Site Lake Campground. Beaver Lake has more than 28,000 surface acres of water, and anglers can try their luck at catching large and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and channel or spoon-bill catfish. Just below the dam, the cold waters of the upper White River provide a perfect habitat for pole-bending rainbow and record-sized German brown trout. Several trails snake throughout the Ozark Mountains, offering peaceful hiking, biking and wildlife viewing opportunities for visitors. Hunters will find game plentiful in northwest Arkansas. A mixture of hardwood and evergreen forest provides a good home to many different species of wildlife. While Beaver Lake is conveniently located near several population centers, within a short driving distance, hunters can find remote areas filled with upland game animals such as deer, rabbits and squirrels. Many other sports and activities await campers, including boating, swimming, picnicking, scuba diving, water skiing, spelunking and sightseeing.

Natural Features

Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround Dam Site Lake Campground, making it an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Beaver Lake and Dam, completed in 1966, was constructed in the White River Basin and boasts 449 miles of beautiful shoreline at the top of the conservation pool. Although the dam was originally built for flood control, hydroelectric power and public water supply, it has also created a popular recreational oasis for the area.

Nearby Attractions

Several marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, fuel, boat rentals and storage, fishing guides and camping supplies. Click here for more information.

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Location

Dam Site Lake Campground is located in Arkansas

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Eureka Springs, Arkansas, take Highway 62 West and travel nearly 4 miles. Turn left on Highway 187 and continue for about 6 miles. Turn left at Park entrance and continue to the site, located before the dam. From Rogers, Arkansas, take Highway 62 East for nearly 24 miles. Turn right on Highway 187 and travel 3 miles, crossing the dam. The park entrance is the first right after the dam.

Address

348 Dam Site Lake Road
Eureka springs, AR 72631

Coordinates

36.4202972 N
93.8554056 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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12 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 18, 2021

Beautiful campground

Campground is clean and well maintained. Only bathroom on “island” part is flush toilets with the showers the rest are not. The restroom with showers has no ventilation or fans and it’s HOT! There are many places to swim other than swim beach. Other than the restroom being hot it was an excellent trip and a wonderful place to camp

Site8 I believe
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Erin H., September 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Erin H., September 18, 2021
Reviewed Mar. 20, 2021

trout fish the head waters on White River,

I stayed a week and caught a few trout, cooked out..went to Eureksa Springs shopping and drove over to the damn area for the swim beach..I relaxed and did only what I wanted for a week of Pure Bliss...I enjoyed the area alot..

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Reviewed Oct. 16, 2020

We LOVE It Here

Trails, Great fishing and White River access. Nice restrooms with hot showers. Electric only. Easy/Nice dump station on way out. We love site 36. Favorite fir sure!

  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Trish R., October 16, 2020
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Trish R., October 16, 2020
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Trish R., October 16, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 18, 2020

Another Great Corps Park

This park is close to Lots of stores/food, but once inside you have nothing but beauty.

Swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, playground, and great facilities. Very clean.

  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Arkansas F., September 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Arkansas F., September 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Arkansas F., September 18, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020

Great site now!

This campground has gone through an extensive renovation this year and has bigger and more accessible sites. The water sites are all “on the water”! Very easy to get a bigger rig into these sites.. not the easiest drive to get here but worth the effort! The island sites are by far the best but the new shore side sites are great for smaller campers or tents. One of our favorite campgrounds in Beaver Lake.

  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by John F., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by John F., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by John F., August 31, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

Camping on an island !

This is my favorite camp ground. We go there several times a year. The fishing is good and the view is great. Nice breeze off the lake makes it nice in hot weather.

Reviewed Jun. 1, 2020

Island camping fully accessible

The main camping area is on an island that you drive onto, how cool is that?! Unfortunately, it was temporarily closed due to Covid19, and a lot of the sites were flooded from high water anyway. I took a walk over the spit of land connecting the camping island with the mainland and walked around the small(maybe a couple acres) island. Here’s what I saw: every site had water and electric hookups, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Sites right on the lake(and some very much under water) also had a pavilion covering the picnic tables. Sites in the middle had nice mature tree cover, but weren’t necessarily as level as the lake sites. The bathhouse was closed, but looked fairly new or at least well maintained. I didn’t see any boat launches or places to bring your boat right up to sites, but back on the mainland is a public boat launch. There are also some sites along the lake on the mainland, also with electric and water hookups.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Annie C., June 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Annie C., June 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Annie C., June 1, 2020
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Reviewed May. 8, 2019

Quiet camping with great fishing.

This Corps of Engineers campground provides the necessities for fishermen. Reservable and walk up sites with picnic tables, electric and water hookups. Some with shelters. Showers and restrooms are well maintained. The office is closed two days a week but you can pay the attendant at their site. Access to the Norfork River means you can be fishing early before they start generating for the day (check the generation schedule at SWPA.com). When you’re not fishing on the river you can take a tour of the fish hatchery across the road or ride up to the lake for a swim. Dry Run Creek, which runs by the hatchery to the river, is only fishable by kids 16 and younger or those with mobility impairments, but it’s still a beautiful place for a walk or picnic even if you don’t get a shot at one of the thousands of trout.

SiteSite 5
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Susan B., May 8, 2019
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018

Beautiful island campground

Love camping on this island, but sites fill up quickly on weekends and holidays. Most sites are waterfront. As suggested by the name, the dam is nearby, providing a pretty sight after dark. Not all sites are shaded. Island has flooded in the past, so if there has been local flooding, check to make sure it is open. Great campground for boaters, too. Pets are welcome, showers and drinking water available. Sites are electric.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 17, 2018

ok

Went there a lot as a teenager

Reviewed May. 9, 2018

Beaver Lake Campground

This was a Great Campground with Beautiful views.No water hook ups on site 24 but we were right on the water Nice Staff. For you RV campers nice Dump Station. Will definitely be back.

The only negative thing was the road was closed across the Dam so we had to go a longer route road should be open in 3 weeks.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Phillip G., May 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Phillip G., May 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Dam Site Lake Campground by Phillip G., May 9, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Dam Site Lake Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Dam Site Lake Campground has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Dam Site Lake Campground?

    Dam Site Lake Campground allows vehicles up to 82 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Dam Site Lake Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Dam Site Lake Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Dam Site Lake Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Dam Site Lake Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Dam Site Lake Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Dam Site Lake Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Dam Site Lake Campground?

    There are 48 campsites at Dam Site Lake Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts