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Dam Site Lake Park Campground is one of the best places to camp on the shores of Beaver Lake. It is one of our favorite places to camp in Arkansas — the lake has beautiful crystal-clear water.

Here’s everything you need to know to plan your next trip.

About Dam Site Lake Park Campground

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the Dam Site Lake Park Campground. It is located on a peninsula. Along with camping, Beaver Lake is a great place for water sports, including swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.

While there, you can check out the Beaver Dam overlook or go hiking. By the dam, there is a trail to hike up the mountain. The trail is located near the dam overlook restrooms -– you’ll see wooden stairs going up the hill.

How Much Does It Cost to Camp?

Be sure to review costs while booking on recreation.gov. Depending on the campsite you select, fees are between $22-29.

You can make reservations ahead of time at recreation.gov, which we highly recommend. This campground books up fast, especially in the summer and fall.

Campground Details

Dam Site Lake Park is tent and RV-friendly. It is an immaculate campground with beautiful spots. What we love most is that you are literally steps from the water.

• Reservations: there are a couple of first-come, first-serve campsites, but you’ll want to make reservations on recreation.gov to be sure to get a spot.
• Campsites: Yes, designated campsites
• Water: Yes, available
• Electricity: Yes
• Restrooms: Yes, the bathrooms on the peninsula are well-kept, and the showers have hot water.
• Toilets: Yes, flushing toilets and toilet paper are provided.
• Dogs Allowed: Yes
• Wood for campfires available: None. Bring firewood.
• Time restrictions for stay: Yes, no more than 14 consecutive days are allowed.

Some campsites have roofs over the picnic tables, and some do not. Every campsite has a fire ring and picnic table.

How To Get Here

From Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Dam Site Lake Park Campground is about 30 minutes west via US-62 and AR-187.

There is reasonably decent cell phone reception in the area, and you should be able to map your directions with Google maps from wherever you are coming from. Be sure to go to Dam Site Lake Park Campground — there is another campground close by with a similar name.

If you are coming from the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area, you might enjoy our 2-Day Road Trip Guide from Tulsa to Northwest Arkansas.

Are Campfires Allowed?

Yes, campfires are allowed at the campground. Be sure to bring firewood as there is none to collect in the area.

Paddling at Beaver Lake

One of the best parts about camping at Dam Site Lake Park is being so close to the water. You can quickly launch your watercraft of choice right from your campsite.

This is one of the reasons we love camping here so much! We love to stand-up paddleboard and kayak, especially in the morning before the afternoon winds pick up. The water is crystal-clear and gorgeous.

What Is the Best Time of Year to Visit?

The best time of year to camp here is from April through the end of October.

We love camping in the fall. It is not too hot, and you get to enjoy the fall foliage. Summers are hot and humid, but the water offers a cool reprieve.

What To Pack

You will want to pack all of your creature comforts. There are no stores here. Eureka Springs is roughly 30 minutes away.

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