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Beaver Lake - COE/War Eagle
Overview
War Eagle is a Corps of Engineers (COE) managed campground located along the scenic shores of Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas. It provides a peaceful, rustic environment where the focus remains on the outdoors rather than luxury resort amenities. This park is widely respected for its **well-maintained campsites** and its position overlooking the quiet War Eagle arm of the lake. It offers a serene escape from the busier sections of the reservoir, allowing visitors to truly connect with the local flora and fauna in a tranquil setting.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just east of Springdale, Arkansas, this park is nestled within the rolling hills of the Ozark Mountains. The landscape is characterized by **limestone bluffs** and dense hardwood forests that come alive with vibrant color during the autumn months. Because it is located on a tributary arm, the water tends to be calmer and more secluded. This environment provides a distinct sense of isolation while remaining conveniently close to the metropolitan amenities and services found in the nearby cities of Rogers and Fayetteville.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground features a variety of sites primarily equipped with **electric and water hookups**, providing a comfortable and reliable experience for RV travelers. While the park does not offer full sewer connections at individual sites, guests have access to a centrally located **dump station** and clean shower facilities. One of the standout features is the accessible boat ramp, which allows campers to easily launch their vessels for a day of fishing or exploring the winding, scenic waterways of the lake.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Visitors are only a short drive from the historic **War Eagle Mill**, a famous working gristmill and local landmark known for its bridge and festivals. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the proximity to **Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area**, which offers miles of diverse hiking and mountain biking trails. For those interested in underground wonders, War Eagle Cavern is located just minutes away, providing guided tours of unique geological formations and lake-level cave entrances that are accessible by boat or car.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for **outdoor enthusiasts** and families who prefer a quiet, natural setting over a busy commercial atmosphere. It is perfectly suited for boaters and anglers looking for easy lake access and a place to park their rigs beneath a canopy of trees. If you enjoy **scenic lake views** and a slower pace of travel, War Eagle provides an excellent basecamp for exploring the rugged beauty and historical sites of the Arkansas Ozarks.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Emma Jobe
Was really looking forward to visiting this park, but was greeted by a very unfriendly worker in the front booth as you enter. Me and my friend hadn’t been here yet and were confused about the fees so we just wanted to quickly park and come back to the booth to not hold up cars behind us, but a lady (who was not in the booth upon arrival) came out of nowhere to start screaming at me about how I’m ridding the park of the funds they need to operate. Tried to explain I was simply confused and was wanting to walk back to the booth for clarification, but she wouldn’t even let me get my words out. Very unsatisfactory experience
Dgv11
Nice campground but really I think it could be made much better. The campsites are very close to the lake but just a little bit of trimming of trees would give campsites an actual view of the lake. The marina at the campground is huge, and actually seems very industrial in an otherwise beautiful area. There seems to be some real opportunity for trails and lookouts to have been built in this area but we're not. I think with some improvements this would be a five-star campground but without them it currently only Hits 3 to 4 stars at most for us. I will say there are quite a few good campsites in the area but there was only a couple of left in June when we went so reservations are needed. Finally be aware that this is an area that seems to attract really loud obnoxious diesel pickup trucks. Not quite sure why but just be aware it was quite noisy, probably because many of the people there had oversized vehicles to haul boats.
Cynthia Harris
I feel lots 23 and 24 are death traps. They are right at the edge of a cliff. These lots especially lot 23 would be bad for anyone with small children, pets, or people with stability issues. The other lots seem to be okay. The bathrooms have toilets and showers. They are clean. Had toilet paper most of the time. The toilets I'm talking about are across from lot 23. The park as a whole was okay. The swimming area was kinda small and the beach area had wood and logs all over it. It also had trash on the beach and in the water. There aren't any trashcans there to put trash in. There is electric on the lots. No sewer no water. There is a water station and a dump station. There are parking spots around the park if you have guests. The park across from lot 23 only had one baby bounce thing and a swing set with only 2 swings. All in all we will not be staying here again.
Wendy Merritt
Love it. Was clean. Stay first night at site 24 that was beautiful quaint and quite. Pictures are of my view from hammock. 2 night stayed at site 23 not private and loud exposed really dont recommend. Just heads up site 23 no all the others perfect really.
Brent Soule
Smallest and one of the oldest campgrounds in Beaver lake. They are working on updating, new showers/bathroom by entrance, rest are vault. Quiet, does not get as rowdy on holidays as some of the big campgrounds. Was originally designed for tents, so getting campers and rv's into some sites can be hairy. Only electric hookups. Water every 4 or 5 sites. 1 trail out to the 100ft bluffs, pretty. Need to work on some more trails. The marina and swim area needs work.