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Hickory Creek Park 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. Recreation Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Hickory Creek Park. Beaver Lake has more than 28,000 surface acres of water, and anglers can try their luck at catching large and smallmouth 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 the 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 such as deer, rabbits and squirrels. Many other sports and activities await campers, including boating, swimming, picnicking, scuba diving, water skiing, spelunking and sightseeing. Facilities Hickory Creek Park has large campsites with plenty of shade and room for activities, and is steps away from the lake shore. Campfire rings, picnic areas, drinking water and flush toilets all make for a comfortable camping getaway. Group picnic shelters are also available, making it the perfect site for large parties or family gatherings. Natural Features Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround Hickory Creek Park, 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. Nearby Attractions Several marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, fuel, boat rentals and storage, fishing guides and camping supplies. Click here for more information. ADA Access: N
From Rogers, AR, take Highway 264 east for 4.5 miles. Turn right on Cow Face Road. After a mile, turn left on Hickory Creek Road. The park entrance sign is on the right after about a mile.
It was nice and clean! Only thing that I wish was better is the water level but not much you can do about that 😁
Amazing people!!!! This is such a Wonderful place to go. By far, our favorite campsite.
So hard to give this a 3 out of 5 rating because the area is so beautiful, but here goes.
Pros: The sites are nice, we were in 60 which had a beautiful view of the lake. We were right by the boat ramp which can be a pro or a con depending on your interests. For us it was a pro because we like boats and its fun to watch boat ramp buffoonery. All the shopping or dining you could ever want is within 20 mins. Camp hosts were friendly.
Cons: There is no water at the individual sites, but there are a few fill stations along the park. The closest bathroom is a "vault toilet". Imagine a open septic tank with a toilet seat on the top. So nasty, smelly, and gross! The closest normal toilet and showers are exactly a half mile away.
It's when you put those together that things go bad. I don't have water at my site, yet the only proper toilet and shower is a half mile away??!!
Also, the traffic on the last loop is hindered by two things: 1. The road in the loop is narrow and people lack courtesy to move their trucks and boats clear off the pavement. 2. The exit of the loop is dead in the middle of the line for the boat loading ramp. Good luck getting out on the weekend!
Like I said, I hate to complain about the place because it is beautiful and we had a good time, but they really need to address a few things (water, bathrooms, traffic). But we all know that will never happen.
Good luck and enjoy your stay.
Let me know if I'm just #itching ha ha
Site 31 has pretty uneven terrain even to get from the concrete pad to the picnic table so not great for anyone with mobility issues, but the view of the fog rolling across the lake in the morning was beautiful! It was also easily within walking distance to the restroom, which was not marked as such on the map.
