Army Corps of Engineers · Beaver Lake · Rogers, AR

Rocky Branch Campground

Rocky Branch 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 electric39
group shelter electric2
Host/management2
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 51 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
001ElectricBack-in23PavedPartial30 ampLakefront8 / 2YesPrime
002ElectricBack-in40PavedFull30 ampLakefront8 / 2YesPrime
003ElectricPull-through25PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2YesPrime
004ElectricPull-through37Paved30 amp8 / 2YesPrime
005ElectricBack-in37PavedPartial50 ampLakefront8 / 2YesPrime
006ElectricPull-through40PavedPartial50 amp8 / 2YesPrime
007ElectricBack-in22PavedPartial30 ampLakefront8 / 2YesPrime
008ElectricBack-in22PavedPartial50 ampLakefront8 / 2YesPrime
009ElectricBack-in25PavedPartial50 ampLakefront8 / 2YesPrime
010ElectricBack-in35PavedPartial30 ampLakefront8 / 2YesPrime

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, water
Max vehicle length82 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites Group Shelter 1, Group Shelter 2 are listed accessible

Rocky Branch Campground has large campsites with plenty of shade and room for activities, and is steps away from the lake shore. Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water and flush toilets all make for a comfortable camping getaway. A boat ramp and playground make the area perfect for families and other large groups.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Rocky Branch Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 34.2°F averageFebruary: 38.3°F averageMarch: 45.9°F averageApril: 55.2°F averageMay: 63.8°F averageJune: 71.7°F averageJuly: 76.7°F averageAugust: 76.0°F averageSeptember: 68.2°F averageOctober: 57.4°F averageNovember: 45.4°F averageDecember: 36.6°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Seligman, 14 miles from the campground at 1,530 feet, station USC00237645 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From Rogers, Arkansas, take Highway 12 east for just under 10 miles. Turn left onto Highway 303 and travel 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Park Road and follow it to the campground.

Nearest townRogers, Arkansas
Coordinates36.3343° N, 93.9336° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearAdventure Mountain Outfitters ↗11.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗17.8 mi
RV sales & serviceMid America RV ↗56.4 mi

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Natural features

Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround Rocky Branch 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 also created a popular recreational oasis.

Recreation

Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Rocky Branch 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-size 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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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.

Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Rocky Branch Campground?

Sites at Rocky Branch 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 Rocky Branch Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Rocky Branch Campground have?

43 sites, including 39 standard sites with power and 2 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Rocky Branch Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Rocky Branch Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Rocky Branch Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Rocky Branch Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Rocky Branch Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Rocky Branch Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Rocky Branch Campground?

Sites Group Shelter 1 and Group Shelter 2 are 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 Rocky Branch Campground?

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

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Rocky Branch Campground?

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

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Rocky Branch Campground?

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

Source: Getting there