Beaver Lake
USACE Little Rock District • Built 1966 • 28,370 surface acres • 487 miles shoreline
Beaver Lake
Great Day on the Water
Level is right at normal conservation pool (-0.9 ft), water temp is 72°f (crisp), light winds around 5 mph, no active algae or safety advisories.
What to Know About Beaver Lake
Nestled in the high Ozark Mountains, Beaver Lake is the water source and recreation crown jewel for Northwest Arkansas. Stark limestone bluffs and quiet cove water make it ideal for family pontooning and trout fishing in the cold White River below the dam.
Boat Ramps & Launches
Public concrete launches, usable lake elevations, and federal pass info🚤 1886 Crescent Hotel And Spa
Usable (Level OK)1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, built in 1886 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2000 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the Na...
🚤 Beaver Park
Usable (Level OK)Public recreation park offering lakefront shoreline access, picnic areas, and boat launch facilities.
🚤 Dam Site
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Dam Site - Parker Bottoms
Usable (Level OK)Public recreation park offering lakefront shoreline access, picnic areas, and boat launch facilities.
🚤 Indian Creek
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Pea Ridge National Military Park
Usable (Level OK)The Pea Ridge Visitor Center is located down the new entrance road from Hwy 62. Once inside the Visitor Center, there is a 28-minute orientation film "Thunder in the Ozarks." The park's film was produced in 2001. The par...
🚤 Rocky Branch
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 Starkey
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
🚤 War Eagle
Usable (Level OK)Public boat launch facility providing direct water access with vehicle and boat trailer parking.
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Official federal, Corps of Engineers & state park campsites⛺ Dam Site Lake Campground
$18 - $32 / nightDam Site Lake 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 Fish...
⛺ Dam Site River (Beaver Lake)
$18 - $32 / nightDam Site River Campground sits on the shores of the White River, just below Beaver Dam and Lake in the Ozark Mountains. The campground features spacious and sunny campsites and an abundance of recreational activ...
⛺ Hickory Creek Park (Ar)
$18 - $32 / nightHickory 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 op...
⛺ Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake)
$18 - $32 / nightHorseshoe Bend 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 Fis...
⛺ Indian Creek Campground (Ar)
$18 - $32 / nightIndian Creek Campground sits along the vast shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, offering spacious and sunny campsites with an abundance of recreational activities. Recreation Fish...
⛺ Lost Bridge North
$18 - $32 / nightLost Bridge North 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 ...
⛺ Lost Bridge South
$18 - $32 / nightLost Bridge South 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 ...
⛺ Prairie Creek (Ar)
$18 - $32 / nightPrairie Creek 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 Fish...
⛺ Rocky Branch Campground
$18 - $32 / nightRocky 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 Fishi...
⛺ Starkey Campground
$18 - $32 / nightStarkey 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 op...
⛺ War Eagle Campground
$18 - $32 / nightWar Eagle 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 ...
Today's Fishing Outlook
Favorable feeding forecast today with the First Quarter (56% illuminated). Surface water is 72°F with a steady pool (-0.01' in 24h). Fish will feed aggressively along windblown points and main-lake humps during the primary major window.
Fishing Regulations & Species
State Wildlife AgencyLicense Info: AGFC Arkansas fishing license.
Regulations Summary: Striper limit is 3 per day.
View Official Wildlife Department Regulations →Lake Rules & Boating Safety
All standard USACE and AGFC boating laws apply.
Recent Community Reports
Real-time water clarity, hazards, and ramp wait times shared by boaters and anglers.
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Spaceborne Satellite Observation & Water Clarity
Fresh multi-spectral overhead Earth observation from the European Space Agency (ESA) Sentinel-2 constellation (10m spatial resolution).
Satellite imagery and indices processed via Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (CDSE) / Sentinel Hub API. Data reflects actual surface conditions at the time of orbital passage.
Derived from Band 4 red reflectance across open water pixels. Low reflectance indicates minimal suspended silt and high underwater visibility for angling and navigation.
Normalized Difference Chlorophyll Index (NDCI: 0.010) measures phytoplankton concentration using Red-Edge (B05) and Red (B04) bands to detect early bloom development before surface scums appear.
Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) contrasts Green and Near-Infrared spectra to map shallow shoals, sandbars, and exposed islands (like Sometimes Island on Travis or Wood Island on Texoma).
Recommended Gear for Current Conditions
Algorithmically matched to today's water temperature (72°F), lake elevation, and weather forecast.
Bassdash UPF 50+ Performance UV Sun Protection Fishing Hoodie
Ultra-breathable moisture-wicking UV shield designed to prevent all-day open water sunburn and heat fatigue without overheating.
Onyx A/M-24 Deluxe Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (USCG)
Lightweight, comfortable low-profile design that automatically inflates upon immersion while allowing full arm mobility for driving and casting.
SereneLife 10'6" Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard (Complete Kit)
Calm winds (5 mph) offer pristine mirror-calm coves for touring, paddleboard fitness, and shoreline exploration.
Garmin Striker 4 Fishfinder with CHIRP Sonar & Dual-Beam Transducer
High-frequency CHIRP sonar pinpoints submerged humps, river channel dropoffs, bait balls, and suspended gamefish with crisp target separation.
Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Beaver Lake
Verified marine operators, boat slip facilities, and licensed guide services.
Featured Fishing Guides on Beaver Lake
Are you a licensed fishing guide or charter captain on Beaver Lake? Feature your guide service at the top of our daily solunar fishing forecast and water report.
Marinas & Boat Rentals on Beaver Lake
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Living on Beaver Lake
Considering buying a lake cabin, dockable waterfront home, or retirement property on Beaver Lake? Water levels, dock stability, and flood pool buffers are critical factors in waterfront valuation.
USACE controls White River drainage basin. Ample 10-foot flood buffer.
Rogers, AR
Vibrant Northwest Arkansas hub with lakefront parks, Beaver Dam access, dining and culture.
Eureka Springs, AR
Historic Victorian hillside retreat, artisan shops, springs, and winding Ozark lake roads.
Springdale, AR
Centrally located Ozark community providing quick access to Beaver Lake southern coves.
Prairie Creek, AR
Primary residential lakeside enclave directly bordering Prairie Creek Marina and recreation areas.