Beaver Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: EUREKA SPRINGS, AR, AR
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$25 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (570 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Dam Site River Campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Dam Site River Campground sits on the shores of the White River below Beaver Dam with spacious, sunny campsites and abundant recreational activities. Google reviewers consistently praise its beautiful setting, peaceful atmosphere, and roomy sites ideal for fishing and family recreation.
Wildlife alert: Western Pygmy Rattlesnake, Eastern Milksnake, Red-bellied Snake, White-tailed Deer, Gray Fox, and Eastern Screech-Owl present in the area.
Insider tips for Dam Site River (Beaver Lake): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Sites are spacious and sunny; request a leveled site in advance if you have an RV with hydraulic systems Fish the upper White River just below the dam for record-sized German brown trout
Skip Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) if: You require full RV hookups—most sites have no hookups; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit outside the May-October season—campground operates seasonally.
Best time to visit Dam Site River (Beaver Lake): May-October — Official operating season. Cold waters below the dam support excellent fishing for rainbow and German brown trout year-round during this period..
Nearby campgrounds: Dam Site Lake Campground (Eureka Springs, AR), Indian Creek Campground (Ar) (Garfield, AR), Lost Bridge North (Garfield, AR), Starkey Campground (Eureka Springs, AR).
Cell signal at Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) (EUREKA SPRINGS, AR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
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 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. Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Dam Site River Campground.
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Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Sites are spacious and sunny; request a leveled site in advance if you have an RV with hydraulic systems
Fish the upper White River just below the dam for record-sized German brown trout
Official operating season. Cold waters below the dam support excellent fishing for rainbow and German brown trout year-round during this period.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.









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.
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