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When planning a beach vacation, land-locked Arkansas rarely jumps to the top
of the potential destination list. It’s surprising to most that Arkansas indeed does have lake and river beaches—with no jellyfish, crabs or sharks! Instead we have crystal clear waters surrounded by beautiful forested scenery.
We have huge U.S. Army Corps of Engi-neers lakes and U.S.D.A. Forest Service lakes. Several state parks are located on lakes or rivers. There are city parks, and we have privately owned lakes. As you can see, Arkansas has plenty to choose from — some are fully developed while others are more rustic. So pack your swimsuit, inner tubes, floatable toys, and a picnic lunch, and come splash the summer away on an Arkansas beach!
Visit Arkansas.com for detailed information on each location, including phone numbers, maps, images and user fees (if applicable).
Central Arkansas Beaches
Beaverfork Lake
Lake Bennett, Woolly Hollow State Park
Lake Sylvia
North Central Arkansas Beaches
Bull Shoals Lake
Greers Ferry Lake
Norfork Lake
Northwest Arkansas Beaches
Beaver Lake
Blue Mountain Lake
Cove Lake
Lake Dardanelle
Lake Leatherwood
Lake Wedington
Long Pool Recreation Area
Shores Lake
Spring Lake
Table Rock Lake
Southwest Arkansas Beaches
Albert Pike Recreation Area
Charlton Recreation Area
DeGray Lake
Lake Greeson
Jack Creek Recreation Area
Knoppers Ford Recreation Area
Lake Catherine State Park
Lake Hamilton
Lake Ouachita
Shady Lake
Upper Delta Beaches
Jacksonport State Park, White River
Lake Austell, Village Creek State Park
Lake Charles State Park
Lake Ponder, Crowley’s Ridge State Park
Lower Delta Beaches
Bear Creek Lake
Storm Creek Lake
