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Rocky Branch Campground

The winding road into Rocky Branch Campground cuts through dense Ozark forest, requiring careful navigation around sharp turns and steep grades that challenge larger RVs. This Army Corps of Engineers facility on Beaver Lake divides into two distinct sections, each offering different camping experiences along the wooded shoreline.

Sites 1-29 sit closer to the water with convenient lake access, though campers find them more tightly spaced. The upper loop, sites 30-40, provides better separation between neighbors. Kent A. stayed in site 39 and found it "very secluded with lots of shade." Most sites accommodate RVs up to 82 feet, though maneuvering into some spots requires skill due to the terrain.

The campground includes two swimming areas and a boat launch, with the day-use ramp offering better water access than the designated campground beach. A hiking trail starts at the shower house, forming a partial loop that leads to an abandoned campground section. "Fishing, boating of all kinds, SUP, hiking, biking, take your pick," notes N I.. The adjacent marina stays busy during summer weekends.

Water hookups remain unavailable at individual sites, with shared spigots scattered throughout the loops. Electric service provides 50-amp connections, though some reviewers report voltage issues. The shower house offers good water pressure, while vault toilets serve the upper camping areas. Reservations through recreation.gov help secure preferred sites during peak season.

For campers wanting full hookups, Rocky Branch Resort sits less than half a mile away with additional amenities.

Description

Overview

Rocky Branch 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 Rocky Branch 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-size 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.

Facilities

Rocky Branch Campground has large campsites with plenty of shade and room for activities, and is steps away from the lake shore. Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water and flush toilets all make for a comfortable camping getaway. A boat ramp and playground make the area perfect for families and other large groups.

Natural Features

Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround Rocky Branch 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.

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

Public Campground

Rocky Branch Campground is located in Arkansas

Directions

From Rogers, Arkansas, take Highway 12 east for just under 10 miles. Turn left onto Highway 303 and travel 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Park Road and follow it to the campground.

Address

20181 Park Road
Rogers, AR 72756

Coordinates

36.3343 N
93.933575 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
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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Reservations

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Drive Time

52 min from Fayetteville, AR
1 hr 30 min from Joplin, MO
1 hr 35 min from Fort Smith, AR
2 hrs 5 min from Springfield, MO

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Guests frequently mentioned the peaceful, secluded atmosphere with good site spacing in upper areas. Recurring comments addressed the lack of individual water hookups and unlevel sites. Most found it suitable for smaller RVs, with beautiful lake access.

Autumn H.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 5, 2025

Camp host was impossible to locate

Camp host was impossible to locate to get a parking pass. We looked for an hour and a half. The next morning she arrived angry we didn’t “put in more effort” very rude.

Site6

Month of VisitOctober

Mike S.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2025

Rocky Branch upper campground

Was here on a weekend in August, and there was only one other group in the loop. Not much to do here unless your boating. Showers were miles away and looked pretty rough. Staff was very friendly.

Site37

Month of VisitAugust

Kent A.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 12, 2021

Well Maintained, Friendly, Easy Lake Access

We stayed in site 39, up the hill from the beach, very secluded site with lots of shade. The restroom was very nearby (not flush toilets). The man at the check-in booth was very friendly and helpful, as was the ranger. The upper part of the campground is more secluded, which is what we like. Good parking area, good concrete picnic table and fire ring.

The showers were also very good. good pressure, temperature and decent privacy. We'll definitely go back.

Site39

Month of VisitSeptember

N I.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2021

Outdoor Dream

May - Oct
41 sites w/electric (50 amp is available)
$20 - $21 (depending on pass cost could be $10 per night)
Reservations accepted (during high season on weekends recommended)
recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777

Swimming beach, dump station, dock, water, picnic table, fire ring, paved pads, fish cleaning station, toilets, showers, water sites, trash

The drive to Rocky Branch is set in rural Arkansas in the rolling Ozark Mountains. It is a narrow, winding, rolling with a dense covering of beautiful trees giving a sense of peace and serenity. Depending on your route I suggest filling your gas tank and get your groceries before getting to far out of civilization. It is several miles back to a grocery store.

As you get ready to enter the campground there is a large marina with a great deal of traffic especially during the summer and on weekends. If traveling during the summer I would recommend reservations and if you have a particular site you would prefer I would reserve as soon as possible. ASAP Check the site sizes as most sites are small and will not accommodate larger rigs. Smaller is king here.

Fishing, boating of all kinds, SUP, hiking, biking, take your pick. Beaver Lake has nearly 500 miles of beautiful shoreline.

Beaver Lake is known for small and large mouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish, stripers and white bass. If you have a boat take your chances or hire a guide.

Within a short drive you will find Hobbs State Park and the War Eagle Mill. Hobbs gives you more options for enjoying the beauty of the Arkansas Ozarks. There is a renovated shooting range and has one lane that is for wheelchair use. The range is free to the public. Check this out from 0800 hours to 1630 hours (8 am to 4:30 pm) Tuesday thru Sunday.

If you tire of water sports and kicking back to a slow pace you can always do a bit of sightseeing.,

NWA (North West Arkansas as it is know in Arkansas) is a gold mine of diverse sights and locations. Crystal Bridges is a world class American Art Museum with a setting in a natural Ozark woods with springs and a beautiful walking trail. Eureka Springs will give you the sense of being in a quaint European or Victorian town. The downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places. Pea Ridge steps you back into the Civil War. Pea Ridge was the location of an important pivotal battle west of the Mississippi. You will find a 4.300 acre site with a seven mile self guided auto tour. War Eagle Mill is a working gristmill that was built in 1832. At the mill there is a beautiful stream with an old one lane wooden plank bridge. You may walk across or drive. Buy some organic grain on your visit. Great stop for the kids with wonderful shade trees. A step back in time.

A visit to this area is not complete without a visit to Bentonville to the Walmart Museum. The museum is located inside the original 5 & 10 Walmart store opened in 1950. Enjoy an Ice cream cone while you are there.

Our visit was mosquito free and very few flies. We also did not encounter ticks or chiggers so this was a major bonus.

Month of VisitJuly

Steve B.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2021

Rocky Branch Campground

Our site was a beautiful shaded spot. Campsites are very spread out and some are really secluded. Only drawback was no water hookups. There was a common spigot however so we were able to fill fresh tank before setting up.

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Month of VisitJune

John F.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 19, 2020

Pretty nice but limited

Typical COE camp ground.. lacking full hookups and water at each site. The lower sites are waterfront but lack water and septic at the sites. There are a very limited number of larger RV sites .. the upper area sites are all smaller and again no water at the sites and no septic. There are restrooms near the sites but the shower house is all the way back at the entrance. There are 2 boat ramps and a swimming area. Th evilest are pretty special. The marina is ok but the management is meh. No rentals and the ship store is very limited. The best yet choice is the Hide A Way camp ground store or a store on highway 12.

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John F.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020

Beautiful location

This site is very small with 2 launch ramps. The lower camp sites are on the water so you have easy access to the water .. most sites are big enough for 30+ foot rv’s .. the upper sites are tough to negotiate and are not very level.. large Motorhomes are not recommended for these sites.. campers or pull behind units will be ok but check the access into the sites.. there are no full hookups maybe shares water but no sewer hookups.

Doug G.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 23, 2019

Nice quiet campground

This our third campground on Beaver Lake this summer. We would definitely come back to this one. It was quiet and not busy which probably says more about the season than the campground. I see lots of reviews that rate a campground down for not having amenities and suppose that is what a lot of people expect. But for me and family, we just want a nice quiet place to camp that has a place for the kids to swim.

I liked how the sites were laid out in the 2nd part of the campground (sites 30-40) better than the first section. The first section is by the water so it has that going for it but they are all pretty close to the other sites. The 2nd part of the campground has sites that have good space in between. We were in site 34 and loved it.

The campground has 2 swimming areas. No real beach but the site at the day-use boat ramp is better than the campground swimming area. I don't expect much from the swimming beaches so it was sufficient.

We did hike on the trail that is in the campground. It appears to have been a loop at one point but one section of it is closed off and not in use. The starting point is at the shower house. It comes to a tee at one point and if you take the left it will be about .25 mile out and back. If you take the right way it will be about a .5 mile hike that will lead to an old campground and bathroom facility. You then have to hike back to the beginning or you can cut through at one point into the campsites.

The campground is in close proximity to Hobbs State Park so my family took advantage of one of their trails as well.

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Christopher C.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 6, 2019

2nd stay

Not a bad little campground! This our second time staying here and would definitely return. We were in a tent so didn’t have a problem getting around but would not like to try to get into some of these spots with a camper or RV. Most people are here with campers so it may not be that bad. The other things that would make it better might a upgrade of the bathrooms and possibly shower house. All in all not to bad. Ohh and the marina is a very busy place especially on a holiday weekend

Phil B.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 23, 2019

Tight & tired.

The pads are tired an drastically unlevel. The sites themselves are a PITA to get into. Crazy sharp turns & rediculously steep. No water at sites, only common spickets. Power at our site had low voltage so the AC wouldn't run correctly. Probably a better destination when it is cooler and definately if you wanted water access.

Mendy S.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 25, 2018

Beautiful

Serene

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rocky Branch Campground located in Arkansas?

Rocky Branch Campground is located on Beaver Lake in Arkansas. It's a Corps of Engineers (COE) campground offering lakefront camping opportunities. The campground features both lower sites situated directly on the water and upper sites set on a hill above the lake. Its peaceful setting makes it a popular destination for those seeking a quiet getaway in nature.

Is Rocky Branch Campground located on Beaver Lake?

Yes, Rocky Branch Campground is definitely located on Beaver Lake in Arkansas. The campground features waterfront sites in the lower camping area with direct lake access, while the upper camping area offers sites set on a hill above the lake. The location includes two boat launch ramps for lake access, making it convenient for boaters and water enthusiasts.

What facilities are available at Rocky Branch Marina & Campground?

Rocky Branch Campground offers 41 sites with electrical hookups (including 50-amp service), but no water hookups at individual sites - only common spigots throughout the grounds. Facilities include a dump station, swimming beach, dock, restrooms (non-flush toilets), and two boat launch ramps. The campground has both waterfront and hillside sites, though many are noted to be unlevel. Campsites are spread out, with some offering good shade and seclusion, particularly in the upper area. The campground operates seasonally from May through October, with fees ranging from $20-21 per night.

Is there a map available of Rocky Branch Campground?

Yes, maps of Rocky Branch Campground are available through Recreation.gov, the official reservation system for this Corps of Engineers campground. When making reservations (call 877-444-6777 or visit Recreation.gov), you can view the campground layout showing the 41 available sites. This is particularly important as the campground has distinctly different areas - waterfront sites in the lower section and more secluded sites on the hillside. A map helps identify which sites are suitable for your camping setup, as some sites have challenging access with steep inclines and sharp turns.

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