Dam Site Lake Campground
Beaver Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Eureka Springs, AR, AR
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$75 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (507 reviews)
Season: May through October
Dam 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.Dam Site Lake 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.Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowe
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Dam Site Lake Campground sits along Beaver Lake's 28,000 surface acres in the Ozark Mountains, offering spacious and level concrete pad sites with incredible lake views and abundant recreational activities including fishing for bass, catfish, and stripers.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Gray Fox, Eastern Screech-Owl, Eastern Milksnake, Red-bellied Snake, and Three-toed Box Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Dam Site Lake Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with 45 sites. Most sites have water and electric hookups; request a lakeside site like Site 13 for direct water access. No dump station on-site; plan to drive across the road to dispose of waste.
Skip Dam Site Lake Campground if: You need full hookups — most sites lack sewer connections and are suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You visit outside May-October — the campground is seasonal.. You prefer less crowded camping — Google reviews indicate this is a popular destination..
Best time to visit Dam Site Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) (EUREKA SPRINGS, AR), Indian Creek Campground (Ar) (Garfield, AR), Lost Bridge North (Garfield, AR), Starkey Campground (Eureka Springs, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dam Site Lake Campground
Cell signal at Dam Site Lake Campground (Eureka Springs, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Dam 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.Dam Site Lake 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.Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround Dam Site Lake 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with 45 sites.
Most sites have water and electric hookups; request a lakeside site like Site 13 for direct water access.
No dump station on-site; plan to drive across the road to dispose of waste.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Eureka Springs, Arkansas, take Highway 62 West and travel nearly 4 miles. Turn left on Highway 187 and continue for about 6 miles. Turn left at Park entrance and continue to the site, located before the dam. From Rogers, Arkansas, take Highway 62 East for nearly 24 miles. Turn right on Highway 187 and travel 3 miles, crossing the dam. The park entrance is the first right after the dam.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Beaver Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Beaver Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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