Dam Site River (Beaver Lake)
Dam 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 activities.
Dam Site River Campground has large campsites with plenty of shade and room for activities, and is steps away from the lake shore. Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water and flush toilets all make for a comfortable camping getaway.
Notifications and Alerts
During the winter camping season, November 1 - March 31, potable water will only be available at the dump station located across the from the Park Booth. The bathhouse located in the Pines camping loop will be the only bathhouse facility open during the winter camping season.
Need to Know
- Day-use areas are available less than a mile away
- Please check in with camp host upon arrival
- Sites can accommodate one RV and one tent, or three tents
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Natural Features
Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround Dam Site River Campground, 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.
Recreation
Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Dam Site River Campground. Just below the dam, the cold waters of the upper White River provide a perfect habitat for pole-bending rainbow and record-sized German brown trout. Nearby Beaver Lake has more than 28,000 surface acres of water, where anglers can try their luck at catching large and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and channel or spoon-bill catfish.
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 animals such as deer, rabbits and squirrels.
Many other sports and activities await campers, including boating, swimming, picnicking, scuba diving, water skiing, spelunking and sightseeing.
Contact Information
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181 DAM SITE RIVER EUREKA SPRINGS AR 72631
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 479-253-9865
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Eureka Springs, Arkansas, take Highway 62 West and travel just over 4 miles. Turn left on Highway 187 and continue for about 6 miles. Take the first right after crossing the dam and follow signs to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 23, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 56, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 51, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop RIVE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop PARK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop The Pines, Type Standard Electric
