Rocky Branch Campground

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.

• 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.

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.