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Lost Bridge South

Beaver Lake — lakeside, hiking

Location: GARFIELD, AR, AR

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$26 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (141 reviews)

Season: May through October

Lost 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.Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Lost Bridge South Campground. Beaver Lake has more than 28,000 surface acres of water, and anglers can try their luck at catching large and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and channel or spoon-bill catfish. Just below the dam, the cold

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lost-bridge-south to be notified when sites open up.

Lost Bridge South sits along Beaver Lake's 28,000+ surface acres in the Ozark Mountains with spacious, sunny campsites. Google reviewers (4.7/5 from 189 reviews) praise the waterfront layout and close proximity to water.

Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Screech-Owl, Speckled Kingsnake, and Eastern Milksnake verified in the area.

Insider tips for Lost Bridge South: Book early—federal campground fills up quickly Waterfront sites lack water hookups; bring self-contained RV or plan accordingly Bathhouse has 4 shower rooms; check condition before settling in

Skip Lost Bridge South if: You need full hookups—most sites have no water hookups. You require year-round camping—seasonal closure November through April. You prefer modern facilities—Google reviews note bathhouse maintenance issues.

Best time to visit Lost Bridge South: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Lost Bridge North (Garfield, AR), Starkey Campground (Eureka Springs, AR), Indian Creek Campground (Ar) (Garfield, AR), Dam Site Lake Campground (Eureka Springs, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lost Bridge South

Cell signal at Lost Bridge South (GARFIELD, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

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.

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GARFIELD, AR, AR★ 3.9 (141 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Lost 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.Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Lost Bridge South Campground. Beaver Lake has more than 28,000 surface acres of water, and anglers can try their luck at catching large and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and channel or spoon-bill catfish. Just below the dam, the cold waters of the upper White River provide the perfect habitat for pole-bending rainbow and record-sized German brown trout.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
Hookups36 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full hookups—most sites have no water hookups✕ You require year-round camping—seasonal closure November through April✕ You prefer modern facilities—Google reviews note bathhouse maintenance issues

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills up quickly

Waterfront sites lack water hookups; bring self-contained RV or plan accordingly

Bathhouse has 4 shower rooms; check condition before settling in

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Screech-Owl, Speckled Kingsnake, and Eastern Milksnake verified in the area.

Location

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479-359-3755· Beaver Lake
Getting there →

From Rogers, AR, take Highway 62 east for about 13 miles to Garfield. Turn right onto Highway 127 and continue for 6 miles. Turn right onto Highway 127 Spur and follow the signs into the park.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lost Bridge South cost per night?+
Lost Bridge South costs $24–$26 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Lost Bridge South open?+
Lost Bridge South is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lost Bridge South have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Lost Bridge South?+
Lost Bridge South can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Lost Bridge South?+
Lost Bridge South is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Lost Bridge South?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lost Bridge South is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lost Bridge South open, and what are check-in times?+
Lost Bridge South is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$24 /night★ 3.9 (141)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Lost Bridge North

Garfield, AR

From $17/night

Starkey Campground

Eureka Springs, AR

From $22/night

Indian Creek Campground (Ar)

Garfield, AR

From $22/night

Dam Site Lake Campground

Eureka Springs, AR

From $22/night

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