Beaver Lake - COE/Starkey

Emily Pence

We really enjoyed our week long stay at Starkey Campground on Beaver Lake Arkansas. It's off the beaten path but it also means it's quiet and not as crowded. This area is definitely for smaller trailers as the sites aren't designed for large trailers/motorhomes. Majority of the sites are on a steep hill leading down to the lake, therefore be prepared for many sites to be uneven and bring a lot of leveling equipment with you. There are about 7(?) full hookups at the top of the hill with the remaining sites having just electricity and several water spigots throughout the campground. Septic dump and garbage is at the entrance to the campground. Campground has a shower house with two rooms. Water pressure and temp were good but it could use some updating. Bathrooms were just okay. They need to be pumped, deep cleaned and there was so many spiders and other bugs in and around the seats you had to bring towels to wipe them away. We stayed at site 23 and I would say that's probably one of the best sites (that's not full hookup). It's the closest one to the lake. Has a covering over the large picnic table. A water spigot is right across from the site and bathroom access close. The area of the site is large (not the spot for trailer). There is a side access road leading to it so you don't have to drive through the entire campground every time. Sites 16, 21, 22 also seemed to be really nice sites. The shoreline is very rocky so bring water shoes but it's so pretty and if you kayak/boat, an island not far is not far from the shore but be careful because it is a high traffic area especially during the weekends. There is a marina on site but we never did go check it out but several campers were using it for their sailboats and motorboats. Overall a beautiful area with a lot of different wildlife, a couple coves for swimming, nice camp hosts, area is clean and secluded. Close to Eureka Springs and many other fun activities and places.

Stacey LoFrano Harrison

Great opportunity to relax in the shade with access to beautiful water. Be careful not to assume that your site has water and sewer hookups. Ours did not unfortunately. Rookie mistake - I know see the filters include these choices.

Teresa Brown

We camped here for the first time and really liked it. The park is kept clean and while some of the sites are not very level, they are nice with tables, fire rings, and many have lantern hangars. The only downside is that some of the full hookups are not on the best side for your RV/camper. We had to put the electric, water, and sewer under the camper so that the door faced the table, but were able to make it work. The only downside to the electric sites is that you may have to travel or walk a long ways for water. You would think that they would have better access to fresh water. Some sites are close, but of course those are the first to go. There is a lot of wildlife in the area, and the deer visited every evening. We did not have any troubles with racoons or anything else. Plenty of birds and squirrels and bunnies to be seen. Be aware if you plan on kayaking there is no easy way to put the kayaks in. There is a lot of rocks, but we made it work and actually locked our kayaks down with some people that we met close to the lake to save us from pulling them up the hill on the dolly or driving up and down the hill all the time. Great way to lose weight! The gentleman at the gate was nice and made checking in easy. The campground is beautiful and peaceful and the lake is crystal clear and perfect for you swimming and boating needs! The closest place for ice is the marina which is about a mile away, but of course they charge more for it. We recommend the campground and will be back.

Liz MC

The camp pads are pretty narrow. We stayed in #19 and it was not close to level. We couldn't get level, so getting out of the trailer was tricky and cabinets had to be opened carefully. The leaves were all blown into the grass, so the grass wasn't usable to walk through at all for fear of hiding snakes. Strange still having piles of leaves in July; made it seem like little maintenance in the campsite. The woodsy feel was cool and exactly what we were looking for. If the sites were a little more level and maintained, we would stay again. Having the lake close was a bonus.

Sarah Wilhelm

Perfect place to stay at that's near Beaver Lake! We stayed for 3 nights at site 22. Its the closest one to the lake, has availability for extension cord, which was essential for charging things. The cool breeze off the lake at night definitely cooled us down. The showers were well maintained and clean. The toilets are what is to be expected, so I recommend taking wipes for the seat. The view is amazing and there's a place for swimming and fishing. The deer were in the campgrounds every single day/night!

P Hillman

Getting to the campground without a GPS would be difficult. Lack of signs coming from Rogers is an issue. Once there , at 8:30pm we drove around inside the campground trying to figure out how to get to the sites. Putting up a sign indicating sites 1 -8 with a turn arrow would be a big help. Sites 1-8 are full hookups. That was not listed on Recreation.gov so it was a nice surprise. Site 1 is practically in the road. You can't even put your awning out. That particular site is not level. I knew there was a reason it was the only open site last minute but still expected more. It is my least favorite Corp of Engineers campground.

Malanie Patton

Friendly park rangers and clean camp ground. Boat ramp area is very steep and no boat trailer parking near ramp. Most of the roads in the camp ground are steep as well. We stayed here due to being one of the last camp sites available at that time on the lake.

Sue White

Peaceful quiet well kept

Chris Nichols

Beautiful campgrounds BUT... Some of the sites are very difficult to get level enough to set up camp. If those sites were to have a little maintenance done on them to improve the pad it would be most helpful. Also, it's 2020 and nobody should have to poo in a hole in the ground! lol All in all I would (and will) go back but will be picking a different site and bringing my camp toilet with me.