Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake campground provides spacious shaded sites with concrete pads for dogs and their owners, accommodating tents, RVs, and cabins with electrical hookups. All sites require pets to be leashed within the campground, with designated pet walking areas along the wooded perimeter. Blue Heron Campground and Copper Johns Resort both allow pets year-round, with cabin options that permit dogs for an additional cleaning fee. Most campgrounds provide water and electric hookups, fire pits, and picnic tables where pets can rest beside their owners. The bathhouses at Lakeview are clean, air-conditioned, and spacious enough for campers to manage pet supplies. Campsites have large shady areas where dogs can relax while still maintaining leash requirements.
Trails connecting many Bull Shoals campgrounds offer excellent dog walking opportunities with lake views and access to swimming areas. Point Return City Park allows pets with spacious sites and beautiful views where campers can enjoy the lakefront with their dogs without being too close to other campers. The waterfront sites at Brown's Beach are popular for those who want their dogs to enjoy water access, though the water remains quite cold even in summer months. Oakland Park maintains 32 sites with 20/30 amp hookups and provides a lakeside swim area where leashed pets can cool off. During peak summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended for dogs to avoid overheating on trails, with several campgrounds offering shaded walking paths specifically designed for pet exercise.
$22 - $54 / night
"Large wooded sites on Bull Shoals lake with private covered patios, fireplace, grill, water & electric, level concrete slabs and large clean bathhouse...for $10 to $24/night depending on your qualifying"
"You could see Bull Shoals Lake through the trees. Bathrooms clean. The water hookup was quite a distance from the site and had to use three hoses to make it reach."
"The location is great in the sense that it’s easy to get to and it’s laid out well. Unfortunately, it’s directly under an overpass and it is loud- loud enough that I used ear plugs at night."
"It's a beautiful rv resort next to the water. Step out of your rv and you will see some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the United States. "
"Location is close to town, the Marina & State Park and also Gastons. Giving it 4 stars for the cabins, but not so much for the campground."
$24 - $50 / night
"Awesome campgrounds on Bull Shoals lake. There are 32 sites only 1 is primitive all others offer 20/30 amps a few have an added 50 amp pluggin."
"Took my wife and daughter to gastons for a visit and to get out on some walking trails. They have a nature preserve there and it was great to visit."
"They also have a really nice outdoor nature trail area filled with at least a dozen or more peacocks. I could just spend the afternoon here watching the planes land and take off!"
"Bull Shoals lake is lovely. Marina and restaurant at the campground. Ice available. Nice bathrooms. Walk to swim from the shore. No beach but rocks to jump from into incredibly deep water."
$20 - $50 / night
"Each site has parking, for car or RV all differing in length, and you walk behind the parking to an area with benches, picinic table, lantern hanger, and fire pit."
"Some sites you may not be long enough for your entire rig and you would park your tow vehicle next to your camper. Shade was plentiful. There are five different loops."
"Beach with in walking distance, but also in accessible in high water."
"We got a campsite right on the banks of the lake. The view was outstanding and the campsites were shady with lots of trees. They provide a picnic table, trash hook, and fire pit."
$35 - $65 / night
"It's in a great location between the White River and Bull Shoals Lake. It's also in a great location for an easy drive to Branson for an afternoon"
RangerThis camp is quiet and family run. It's in a great location between the White River and Bull Shoals Lake. It's also in a great location for an easy drive to Branson for an afternoon
TravelerBeautiful private campground with access to Bull Shoals Lake. The campsite is lake view, and I took my kayak into a private lake cove. There's a bathroom and a shower, accommodations were much bigger than all other campsites I've been too. Spaces are huge.
ScoutWe have recently moved our tiny home to this lovely quiet family-owned park. They are open to more fulltime residents and are tiny home friendly. There are no resort-type features. But, there is bath house with laundry and gorgeous tree shaded lots on gravel drives with full utilities. Outside of Yellville, AR there no restrictions against tiny home living. A fourth generation country grocery store is about two miles away and includes a real butcher shop and fresh produce. A Walmart, full service hardware store and the fishing paradise of Bull Shoals Lake(with the only remaining operational ferry in Arkansas) make this a great location to retire. No highway noise but close to Branson with the Ozark mountains all around you make it the spot for us.
ScoutLarge wooded sites on Bull Shoals lake with private covered patios, fireplace, grill, water & electric, level concrete slabs and large clean bathhouse...for $10 to $24/night depending on your qualifying discount. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!
GuideThis RV pad is located on a secluded 10 acre Homestead that the owners also rent out the upstairs to their Mediterranean style home on Airbnb. We rented their RV site and was welcomed by the owners upon arrival. Very private & secluded with easy access. Surrounded by trees on 10 acres of land with lots of wildlife. the homesteaders have chickens & a seasonal garden, beautiful fire pit area and plenty of open space to put out your cornhole games and set up your volleyball, badminton nets and whatever activities you have. Centrally located to Branson, Missouri, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Bull Shoals lake and the Buffalo national River.
GuideCampsite are spread out enough that you aren’t in top of other campers. We ended up with a triple site by ourselves because friends had an emergency and couldn’t make it. You could see Bull Shoals Lake through the trees. Bathrooms clean. The water hookup was quite a distance from the site and had to use three hoses to make it reach.
LegendThis campground is located in a great spot on the beautiful Bull Shoals Lake. Select from single, double or triple sites if you want to stay with friends/family.
Lots of sites that have water views. Marina is on site. Decent bathhouses. No full hookup sites, but there is a dump station that has recent been redone.
ScoutPrivate campground, some full hook ups, some electric only, andsome primitive. Water is shared and can be 50 feet from your campsite. Nice big trees, mostly level parking, which is saying something considering it's the ozarks! Bull Shoals lake is lovely. Marina and restaurant at the campground. Ice available. Nice bathrooms. Walk to swim from the shore. No beach but rocks to jump from into incredibly deep water.
ScoutAwesome campgrounds on Bull Shoals lake.
There are 32 sites only 1 is primitive all others offer 20/30 amps a few have an added 50 amp pluggin. Waters available..There is no sewer hookups.Yet there is a dump station. And bathhouse. Playground area Marina and yes a beautiful lake with swim area boat launch and pier...
Bull Shoals Lake encompasses 45,440 acres with 740 miles of shoreline across northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. The lake maintains a consistent, cool temperature year-round due to its average depth of 75 feet, making it a popular destination for trout fishing. Campgrounds around Bull Shoals offer varied terrain from rocky bluffs to wooded shores, with elevations ranging from 600-700 feet above sea level.
Fishing from shore or boat: Buffalo Point provides excellent access to some of Arkansas' best trout fishing. "We enjoyed a nice walk along the water, views of the sunset from a small cliff, and a peaceful night without cell service," notes Kaylee W. The campground offers water access points throughout the property.
Hiking nearby trails: Several campgrounds connect to hiking trails with lake views. "The Indian Rockhouse hike was really great. I will def be back in warmer weather to float the river which was low for the winter. Falls colors everywhere and great weather," shares Heath L. about Buffalo Point's trail system.
Boating and water activities: Pontiac campground provides direct water access for swimming and boating. "Bull Shoals lake is lovely. Marina and restaurant at the campground. Ice available. Nice bathrooms. Walk to swim from the shore. No beach but rocks to jump from into incredibly deep water," reports Laura L.
Concrete pads and level sites: Blue Heron Campground gets high marks for site quality. "Excellent concrete pads with easy back-in markings for RVs. Great cement patio so there is no mud in case of rain. Each site has its own fire pit and 2 chairs," writes Jodie C., highlighting features that pet owners appreciate.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently note the cleanliness of facilities at dog friendly campgrounds around Bull Shoals Lake. "The bathhouse is heated, has restrooms and is very clean. We also had dinner at Gaston's they have pretty good food!" says Melissa F. about Buffalo Point.
Spacious, private sites: Point Return City Park offers roomier campsites for those with pets. "The view was outstanding and the campsites were shady with lots of trees. They provide a picnic table, trash hook, and fire pit. It was really quiet there and there are plenty of spots that are spacious and not too close together," reports Shelly J.
Water levels fluctuate: Bull Shoals Lake levels can change quickly. "We saw a park ranger on Sunday and asked about the water level and she said it had gone up 12 feet by Saturday night and Sunday morning it was 13 feet," notes Susan R. about Buffalo Point during spring rains.
Limited cell service: Most pet-friendly Bull Shoals campgrounds have limited or no cell service. "There is no service in the camp site at all," confirms Heath L. about Buffalo Point, making it ideal for unplugging but challenging if you need to stay connected.
Reservation requirements: Popular waterfront sites fill quickly, especially at Copper Johns Resort. "This is a mixed use place. It appears that there are long time campers, some weekend campers and nice cabins along the River," explains Shana D., suggesting early reservations for prime pet-friendly locations.
Look for playgrounds and swimming areas: Oakland Park offers family-friendly amenities. "There are 32 sites only 1 is primitive all others offer 20/30 amps a few have an added 50 amp pluggin. Waters available..There is no sewer hookups.Yet there is a dump station. And bathhouse. Playground area Marina and yes a beautiful lake with swim area boat launch and pier," shares Tonya H.
Consider cabin options for mixed groups: Sonlight Campground & Cabins provides both RV sites and cabins for families. "This camp is quiet and family run. It's in a great location between the White River and Bull Shoals Lake. It's also in a great location for an easy drive to Branson for an afternoon," writes Leslie D.
Pack for variable weather: Weather around Bull Shoals Lake can change quickly, especially during spring and fall. "We camped for three days this past week. We got a campsite right on the banks of the lake," reports Shelly J., who recommends bringing layers as temperatures can vary by 20-30 degrees between day and night.
Water hookup locations: At some Bull Shoals Lake campgrounds, utility connections require planning. "Water is shared and can be 50 feet from your campsite. Nice big trees, mostly level parking, which is saying something considering it's the Ozarks!" notes Laura L. about Pontiac Cove, suggesting extra-long water hoses.
Site selection for RVs: Choose sites carefully based on your rig size. "We ended up with a triple site by ourselves because friends had an emergency and couldn't make it. You could see Bull Shoals Lake through the trees," shares Krissy C., mentioning that some sites at these dog friendly campgrounds work better for smaller rigs.
Dump station availability: Most Bull Shoals Lake campgrounds offer dump stations rather than full hookups. "Good water and electric hook up. Dump station has two stalls and is in great shape," confirms Wayne P. from his experience camping with a dog at the lake.
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