Lost Bridge North

Lost Bridge North campsites all have views of the water. Beautiful quiet place. Not many sites will accommodate large rvs.

Lost Bridge North was a very peaceful, pleasant campground. We stayed in the upper loop which was only had a handful of other campers, but was very quiet and private. The terrain was pretty rocky, but all of the spots had a leveled tent pad available. The road looked newly paved. The bathrooms were vault toilets(similar to an indoor port-a-potty) and did not have sinks available so you will need to wash up at your campsite. 

The showers were available at the campground area in the lower loop. We stayed in spot 48 which had a really lovely view of the lake through the trees. The lower loop looked a lot more active and the campsites had less privacy. But it would probably be better if you want to be close to the water and the social life. 

While you could walk down to the marina/swim beach area it was a curvy road without a shoulder so we choose to drive down instead. Same with getting access to the trail head.

Visited here in early spring and were spoiled with amazing lake views and not many neighbors. When the trees leaf out I’m guessing you still would have good privacy. No water hook ups at the site (if you need to fill your tank the water next to vault toilet by the lake is the most flat) but 30 amp hook up made it very comfortable. Large concrete picnic tables and fire rings (some also have grills) at each site. Close enough to Bentonville to spend a day in town or exploring Crystal Bridges!

Nice area, this part of Beaver Lake is very clean since it’s close to the dam. Marina is located here. Lost bridge south is quieter but still pretty busy. Boat ramp is in good condition, but kind of at a weird angle to back the truck in.

I highly recommend camping here! We spent 3 nights in site 4 and it was great. Plan on returning some day.

Quiet and clean! Right on Beaver Lake. Great hiking trail near by and facilities were clean. Will stay here again

We had a great time at this campground. We stayed in the “overflow” of this campground and much preferred the quiet setting that was partially empty to the packed main campground. We had to drive to the swimming beach but not a big deal. We also loved the great shade and breeze that blew through our campsite. Kept us cool on one of the hottest weekends of the year.  Much shadier in the "overflow" campground than the main campground.

There is a 5-mile trail that runs through the park. Pretty hard to follow in spots but one side of it runs along the lake and is beautiful. There are also some historical aspects to the trail that are interesting. 

Swim beach is okay. Make sure to pack water shoes. There isn't sand and it is very rocky.

Good shade beautiful place

Love this campground. Quiet peaceful right on the lake. Not the best kid friendly but they can enjoy some aspects of the park. Great hiking . Swimming area for kids. Marina right in park. All sites electric. No water at the sites. Up on a hill but all sites are level with great views of the lake. No showers in park area . Bathroom toilets at top of park. Many deer to watch. Not much good to ride bikes on .

The campsites are clean and level. Camped with a few disabled campers, and the sites were very accessible. You can camp right on the water and the views are beautiful.

Showers and bathrooms on site. A swim beach with drive up access. Picnic tables, water, and fire pits at each campsite. Lots of shade to keep you cool in the summer.

Bonus: The camp hosts are friendly and super cool. They lead some amazing lives, ask them about digging up dinosaur bones.

Loved the site 9 and 10 was in the shade and right on the water . Great boat dock and plenty of parking . We was able to launch our kayaks from our camp site . Nice clean showers . The view from camp was absolutely beautiful . There is a place not to far away called Turpentine Creek wildlife refuge let me tell you that this is a place where these animals have been saved from a life of pain . The refuge has taken in these babies and now they do not have to worry about food . Every dollar that comes in goes to helping them so if you want to donate to something good this is it . They are a non- profit rescues facility for neglected and unwanted captive exotic cats. Pea Ridge Battle grounds is in the area to. Lots of places to see there.

Lost Bridge North is great, but I liked its sister campground a little better so I marked it as a three star. The North campground is a lot bigger and seems a little more crowded. Having said that it is very nice and is a solid option if the South is full.

GEAR REVIEW: Esbit Camp Stove = 3 stars. I bought one of these stoves at REI for $12.95 plus tax. It weighs 3.25 ounces and comes with 6 fuel tabs. They purport to be nearly odorless and no ash residue. That is kind of true.

The tabs do have a slight odor when burning but it is not bad. There is no "ash" residue from the fuel tab but it does leave a little chemical residue where the tab was sitting.

You should know that the fuel tabs last about 10-12 minutes long and therefore are really only good for bringing one or two cups of water to a boil. If you want to cook for longer than that you will need to use multiple fuel tabs. The tabs are also a little more difficult to light, especially if there is a wind. Plan on using multiple matches. Once the tab is fully engulfed you don't have mach to worry about it staying lit.

It is a great alternative to a fuel stove for backpacking because of the weight, but it comes with its limitations. I give it a three stars for weight and price.