Army Corps of Engineers · Beaver Lake · Springdale, AR

War Eagle Campground

War Eagle 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.

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Site mix

Standard with electric26
group shelter electric1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 43 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

27 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
01ElectricBack-in30PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
02ElectricBack-in30PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
03ElectricBack-in25Paved30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
04ElectricBack-in30PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
05ElectricBack-in25PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
06ElectricBack-in37PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
07ElectricBack-in29PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
08ElectricBack-in39PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
09ElectricBack-in35PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard
10ElectricBack-in28PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric
Max vehicle length30 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite Group Shelter is listed accessible

War Eagle Campground has large campsites with plenty of shade and room for activities. Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water and flush toilets all make for a comfortable camping getaway.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near War Eagle Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.57 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.31 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.74 inches of precipitationApril: 4.51 inches of precipitationMay: 6.01 inches of precipitationJune: 4.68 inches of precipitationJuly: 3.59 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.44 inches of precipitationSeptember: 4.53 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.05 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.99 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.86 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 36.7°F averageFebruary: 40.6°F averageMarch: 48.5°F averageApril: 58.1°F averageMay: 66.0°F averageJune: 74.8°F averageJuly: 79.1°F averageAugust: 78.1°F averageSeptember: 70.6°F averageOctober: 59.4°F averageNovember: 48.1°F averageDecember: 39.7°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Fayetteville Exp Stn, 12 miles from the campground at 1,270 feet, station USC00032444 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year.

Getting there

Take Highway 412 East from Springdale and for about 8 miles. Turn left on Nob Hill Loop, then continue onto County Rd 95/War Eagle Blacktop Rd and travel about 3 miles. Turn left onto War Eagle Park Road, which is the entrance of the Park.

Nearest townSpringdale, Arkansas
Coordinates36.2184° N, 94.0159° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearAtwoods ↗8.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗19.4 mi

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Natural features

Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround War Eagle Campground, making it an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Beaver Lake and Dam, completed in 1966, was constructed in the White River Basin and boasts 449 miles of beautiful shoreline at the top of the conservation pool. Although the dam was originally built for flood control, hydroelectric power and public water supply, it has created a popular recreational oasis for the area.

Recreation

Fishing opportunities are plentiful near War Eagle 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 a perfect habitat for pole-bending rainbow and record-sized German brown trout. Several trails snake throughout the Ozark Mountains, offering peaceful hiking, biking and wildlife viewing opportunities for visitors. Hunters will find game plentiful in northwest Arkansas. A mixture of hardwood and evergreen forest provides a good home to many different species of wildlife. While Beaver Lake is conveniently located near several population centers, within a short driving distance, hunters can find remote areas filled with upland game animals such as deer, rabbits and squirrels. Many other sports and activities await campers, including boating, swimming, picnicking, scuba diving, water skiing, spelunking and sightseeing.

Nearby

Several marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, fuel, boat rentals and storage, fishing guides and camping supplies.

Guidebooks for Arkansas

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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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  • Arkansas Nature Lover's Guidebook
    Tim Ernst and Pam Ernst, 2010
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  • Scenic Routes and Byways the Ozarks
    Don Kurz, 2013
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at War Eagle Campground?

Sites at War Eagle Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at War Eagle Campground?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does War Eagle Campground have?

27 sites, including 26 standard sites with power and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at War Eagle Campground?

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does War Eagle Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at War Eagle Campground?

Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water and flush toilets all make for a comfortable camping getaway.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at War Eagle Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at War Eagle Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at War Eagle Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at War Eagle Campground?

Site Group Shelter is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at War Eagle Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at War Eagle Campground?

Fishing opportunities are plentiful near War Eagle Campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to War Eagle Campground?

Springdale, Arkansas. Several marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, fuel, boat rentals and storage, fishing guides and camping supplies.

Source: Getting there