Established Camping
Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Beaver Lake
Overview
Hickory Creek Park 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 Hickory Creek Park. Beaver Lake has more than 28,000 surface acres of water, and anglers can try their luck at catching large and smallmouth 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 the 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 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
Hickory Creek Park has large campsites with plenty of shade and room for activities, and is steps away from the lake shore. Campfire rings, picnic areas, drinking water and flush toilets all make for a comfortable camping getaway. Group picnic shelters are also available, making it the perfect site for large parties or family gatherings.
Natural Features
Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround Hickory Creek Park, 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.
Reservation Info
Reservations should be made at least two days in advance and can be made as far as six months in advance. A host is available on site to handle check-ins and to answer any questions or address any problems guests may encounter. Campsites are suited for RVs or tents.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Hickory creek park is awesome
I've been here one day the campground is clean,quite,and it's beautiful,we love it
Nice Campground
Quiet and clean. Enjoyed the electric hookup and place to dump. Our site was #19. We have a 26 ft travel trailer. Easy to back in and minimal leveling. Alot of trees and grass areas.
Not a destination but fine if it’s convenient
Loved to see that the campground had so many sites on the water, but the bathrooms were not kept up and barking dogs in the surrounding neighborhoods were the soundtrack of our evening. I suspect that the campground would be fun in the summer (there is a boat ramp right in the campground) but I wouldn’t come back for cool weather camping.
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Location
Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Rogers, AR, take Highway 264 east for 4.5 miles. Turn right on Cow Face Road. After a mile, turn left on Hickory Creek Road. The park entrance sign is on the right after about a mile.
Address
12618 HICKORY CREEK ROAD
Lowell, AR 72745
Coordinates
36.2427778 N
94.0375 W