Dam Site River (Beaver Lake)

Beaver Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOzark National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.2 (612)

🟢 45 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 58 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) in Arkansas has 45 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, PARK #53–PARK #55 next to each othersites PARK #38, #41, #43, #50, #53, #54, #55, #58, #59, RIVE #04, #11, The Pines #21, #22

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →👥 The Pines #26 & The Pines #27 next to each othersites The Pines #18, #26, #27, #32, #33, #36

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites PARK #39, #42, #49

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites PARK #54

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites PARK #48, The Pines #14, #16

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites PARK #46

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites RIVE #03

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, RIVE #01–RIVE #04 next to each othersites PARK #43, #55, #58, #59, RIVE #01, #02, #03, #04, #07, #09, The Pines #13, #14, #15, #16, #19, #23, #25, #27, #29, #32, #33, #34, #37

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite PARK #38 — photo — **Site PARK #38**

Campsite PARK #41 — photo — **Site PARK #41**

Campsite PARK #43 — photo — **Site PARK #43**

Campsite PARK #50 — photo — **Site PARK #50**

Campsite PARK #50 — . — **Site PARK #50** · .

Campsite PARK #53 — photo — **Site PARK #53**

Campsite PARK #53 — . — **Site PARK #53** · .

Campsite PARK #54 — photo — **Site PARK #54**

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $22–$29/nightStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆612 ratings

5★336

4★151

3★73

2★27

1★25

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.1/4

AT&T1.7/4

T-Mobile0.4/4

Sprint retired0.9/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Dam Site River (Beaver Lake)?

Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) in Arkansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Dam Site River (Beaver Lake)?

Campsite fees at Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) run about $22–$29/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) a good campground?

Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 612 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Dam Site River (Beaver Lake)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Dam Site River (Beaver Lake), Verizon rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 186 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) located?

Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) is located in Ozark National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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