Came here earlier today to check it out (recently moved to the Northwest AR region)…read more A day use pass is $4. We decided to buy a year pass to the CORPS parks (which includes a ton of parks). http://www.arkansas.com/outdoors/camping/corps/ A year pass was only $30. We drove down to the picnic/beach area. It had two playground areas that I could see. One was just swings and the other was a playground (slides, etc.). There were plenty of picnic tables and BBQ's. There is a designated "beach" area that is sandy. This time of year - July - the water was pretty warm and clear. We did not swim in the water - next time we will. We went on a Saturday in the morning time and it was not very crowded, but it seemed to start to fill up faster as it approached noon. Fun area to come with family and friends and enjoy some food and the lake on a hot summer day!

Not great. Boat wasn't in great condition. Rope for anchor was too short. The person they sent to…read morehelp was condescending. ex: He said 'that's what you get when you rent' when we mentioned the condition of the boat and the accessories on it among other snide remarks. We ended up having to switch boats with him. He was transferring his stuff to the boat and hit someone in the face with his flip by accident which is okay, but didn't apologize. The scariest part was the rope came off the tube when we pulled it, it was simply not tied on properly. I've been on the lake a number of times both on rented and owned boats. This was the only bad experience so far.

Took the family here on a nice Saturday afternoon to check things out. First impression was that…read morethe reservoir "lake" was a bit on the dirty/scummy side, but as we started walking the paved path it got better. We saw a lot of turtles swimming or sun bathing and the kids loved that! The path itself was nice and everyone walking or biking seemed friendly and things were cleaner than my initial impression. I wouldn't swim in this lake, but there were people fishing and that seemed fun and it was a lovely 2 mile easy walk. It felt safe, too. Good for families and pretty views!!

Very nice large lake and recreation area in Rogers. There was a lot of parking and lots to do! They…read moreseem to host events here often and there were a lot of people set up in the grass under canopys and tents. They had a few walking bridges and a nice section by the parking lot with splash areas. The lake was much larger than I thought and had a large paved trail around it all. It was 1.8 miles total with some sections in the direct sun and some uphill so be prepared. There were a few benches and stops to rest on the trail but the only bathrooms were in the front. There were a lot of of people fishing and many concrete docks to walk out on which I thought was a great feature. I did see a lot of garbage in the water and ground and not enough trash cans for sure. Also a lot of goose poop but I guess that happens. We saw many birds, turtles, and fish which my kids liked a lot! I do recommend checking this nice lake out for fishing, nature exploring, or a nice walk.

Great for cookouts and kayaking, not that far from restaurants and foodmarkets aswell, 5/5 for meread more

This place is awesome!!! Best kept secret in NWA. Forget the Elk River and all the drunk red necks!…read moreThis place is perfect for families or those who jus can't stand drunk people. We rented from Gypsy Canoe (see my review). Until we get more experience, we'll continue to rent from Gypsy. The Kayak Park has a few rapids for exposure. You can actually roll if you don't maneuver in the Dwight section if it. The good news is the water is fairly calm so there's no scary current to drag and keep you under. I went my my 9 year old and next time we are bringing the dog!

15/10 would recommend! If you're in the area and catch a glimpse of this, do NOT miss out!…read more My partner and I had an amazing time! Our guides were so personable, accommodating,& not overbearing in that "Your a tourist so we have to do the small talk" thing. It was actually cool, like going out to the lake with friends. I originally picked Sup for the Cliff Diving feature, which to me is exactly what is needed during a vacation. My partner wasn't a fan of that idea so we found a more "relaxing" vibe, settling on the Sunset Paddle. Best thing for me is while we did our Sunset paddle our guide suggested doing a cliff jump& I was so excited! It was exactly what I wanted and I valued the suggestion since my partner wasn't interested in it. I was the only person at first who wanted to jump, the guide said he'd jump too. Little by little the whole group, INCLUDING my partner decided to join! It wasn't one of those "Peer Pressure" things. Just good ol' inviting nature coupled with words of encouragement. It was a huge highlight for me. So many options: Cliff Jumping, Sunset paddling, Eco Tours, lounging chairs to relax at the lake in. They pretty much have it all& the cherry on top: PRICE! No price gouging. If you have your own gear it's even cheaper. They sit at $20/Person for the tour when you have your own gear. Small wins in this economy. Yes we could've just went out with our own gear and got to mosey around, but it was so nice to be guided where the sun sets perfectly. It was absolutely perfection. **I wish I had more photos but we had such a good time we hardly took any and our guide took most of them!**

We had a great experience with Dillon. The equipment was great and in good condition. We learned…read moreall about the history of Beaver Lake and the local lore. Our 14 year old tried the paddle board with Dillon's help and he did well. The tour was the right choice for our inter-generational, not very athletic group. The lake is beautiful and we had a wonderful morning.

Fantastic lake, so many areas to play and swim. Lots of folks tubing or jet skiing. Had a fantastic…read moretime, would recommend. It's a massive lake where you can find tons of offshoots to hang out at.

One of our favorite places in MO! So clean, so clear, gorgeous views, and never over crowded…read more Great lunch spots on the water to boat and snack at. Extremely relaxing and quite stunning!

We loved hiking Tanyard Creek while visiting Bella Vista! The trail was pretty easy, but there was…read morestill so much to see along the way. Between the waterfall, little streams, bridges and wooded scenery, it's a beautiful place to explore without needing a strenuous hike. I also loved that there were shallow areas of the creek where kids could splash and play. Such a fun outdoor stop for families or anyone wanting an easier hike with great views. Definitely a must-visit while you're in Bella Vista!

Beautiful trail and can't wait to come back. Restrooms were right near parking lot and there was an…read moreice cream truck which made for a sweet treat before walk. Lots of people out on trails.

We enjoy coming to this part of the lake for a really good time at the lake. We normally will rent…read morea place all day so we can have a place to cook out after a fun time on the lake. It's always a clean and well kept park which we enjoy. Lots of rangers patrols this area so you can have a great time but not get crazy. The swimming area is really nice as well with a sandy beach to hang out at. Great views of the lake can be found here at this part of the lake. Great showers and clean restrooms are included here.

Recently my husband's sister and her husband camped at Horseshoe Bend and we were invited to come…read moreto their campsite for a cookout. It took forever to find their campsite because there are no signs with the campsite number on them large enough to see and read in the dark. Why won't you make it easier to find where a person is going? If a camper were to show up after dark how in heavens name are you supposed to locate your campsite.

Great place Great scenery Waterfall is worth seeing Lots of RV camping near waterread more

This was a great little spot that I found on my drive back from Arkansas to Tulsa. The waterfall…read moreis pretty and there are a few trails. Lots of benches, picnic tables, and even paved pathways.

Super fun, laid-back beach that's perfect for spending the day relaxing in the water! There are…read morepavilions, picnic tables, and a park area set up, which makes it great for families or anyone wanting to make a full day out of it.The sand is pretty rocky and can get hot quickly, so we kept our water shoes nearby. There were also lots of small seashells in the water, the kids had fun finding. There's plenty of space to bring tents, umbrellas, chairs, and set up your own little spot to relax.The beach area is large enough for floaties, and I even saw people with small kayaks enjoying the water. The $5 per carload fee is very reasonable, especially since it's good for the entire day. Definitely a great spot for a fun, affordable beach day!

Beautiful beach! Getting there was pretty awful as the traffic was insane, but it was also early…read moreJune when we went so it may have been a touristy hotspot time. Parking was awful and it was one car in, one car out so it took us almost an hour to get parked. The playground was nice, but aimed towards older kids and not toddlers. There was enough space to relax on the sand and swim without feeling overwhelmed or overcrowded.

These guys are friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable. Prices are reasonable. I ended up…read morebuying an entry-level kayak on marketplace. Once I get some experience and learn what it is I need and want in a more sophisticated kayak I will definitely shop here.

Good info on any boats I was interested in and honest feedback based on my needs, definitely buying…read moremy next boat here