OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
LAKES & RIVERS Northwest Arkansas is blessed with rich scenery and numerous lakes and rivers that make this area a paradise for a multitude of outdoor activities.
BEAVER LAKE
arkansas.com / 479-636-1210
BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER
Located in the Ozark Mountains with prime
nps.gov/buff / 870-439-2502
access points in or near Rogers, Eureka
Experience towering limestone bluffs,
Springs and Springdale, Beaver Lake is
whitewater rapids, inviting gravel bars, the
a glistening treasure for boating, water
Boxley Valley Historic District, Lost Valley,
sports, fishing, hiking and birdwatching. The
Indian Rockhouse and more along the
28,000 acres of clear water is surrounded
nation’s first national river, which begins
by forests, tall bluffs and meadows.
in nearby Newton County and meanders
Campgrounds, resorts, marinas, restaurants
through the Ozarks for approximately 135
and outfitters – including stand-up paddle
miles. With more than 100 miles of public
boarding – are plentiful.
trails, there are also canoe and kayak outfitters, campsites, hiking and horseback
LAKE WEDINGTON 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Road, Fayetteville arkansas.com / 479-442-3527
riding trails and cabin rentals.
BELLA VISTA LAKES
bellavistaPOA.com / 479-855-8000
On the National Register of Historic Places,
The northernmost
it is one of Northwest Arkansas' best-kept
city in Northwest
recreational secrets. Surrounded by a lush
Arkansas, Bella
hardwood forest and the 424-acre Lake
Vista offers seven
Wedington Recreation Area, this 102-acre
beautiful lakes for
lake is regularly stocked with fish. The
fishing and water
area is popular with anglers, canoeists,
sports. Use of the
campers, hikers, mountain bikers and
lakes and facilities
wildlife watchers. Amenities include a
is available to
swim beach, air-conditioned cabins,
all Bella Vista
playgrounds, volleyball courts, trails, a
property owners
boat ramp and horseshoes.
and their guests.
Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Visit Rogers; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Discover Bella Vista
Clockwise from the top: Beaver Lake; Buffalo National River; Bella Vista Lakes
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