Posted in Arkansas
June 06, 2015
20 Awesome Beaches In Arkansas Where You Can Soak Up Some Sun
Sometimes on a summer day there’s nothing better than sitting on a beach with a cooler, good friends, and good music! Arkansas has some of the best places across the state (we’ve mentioned in previous articles the beautiful spots at Lakes Hamilton and Catherine, Lake Ouachita, DeGray Lake, Greers Ferry, Bull Shoals, Norfork Lake, and along both the Buffalo and White River) to relax on the sand. Pack your favorite swimsuit or trunks and take a trip across the Natural State while the weather’s hot & enjoy a day on these beaches in Arkansas!
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Boat, kayak, and pedal boat rentals are available at Lake Ponder.
This 85-acre lake with over three miles of shoreline is the center attraction for Lake Leatherwood Park, a 1,600-plus-acre municipal park constructed during the 1940s.
Enjoy a holiday on the beach at one of 13 campgrounds adjacent to Table Rock Lake.
This historic recreation area features a captivating native stone dam that forms the swimming area and rustic bathhouse built by the Civilian Conservation Corps federal work program in 1935.
The recreation area includes more than 90 campsites and a popular swimming beach.
While boats are allowed, the maximum boat motor size is 10 horsepower.
Water sports such as water skiing, swimming and boating are popular here.
This 82-acre lake is in the Magazine Ranger District of the Arkansas River Valley.
Located near Paris, Arkansas, this mountain lake is located in the shadow of Mount Magazine along Scenic Arkansas Highway 309.
Lake Austell is located at Village Creek State Park in Wynne, Arkansas.
In addition to the beach, the park has an easily accessible boat ramp as well.
Swimming, camping, and hiking are available at the lake, as are 14 campsites open only from April through Labor Day weekend.
The lake features a popular family beach and a boat launch ramp (with a user’s fee).
This 18-acre lake is just off of Arkansas Highway 324 in Perryville.
Jacksonport State Park offers a wildflower conservation area for visitation and the Tunstall Riverwalk Trail for hikers.
A large natural pool, steep rock bluffs, and captivating forests are just a few examples of the natural beauty surrounding this recreation area.
The closest town to Knopper's Ford is Boonville, Arkansas.
Camping and picnicking are also available at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' parks and at Daisy State Park located around the lake shore.
Canoes, pedal boats, fishing boats, and motor boats are available for rent at the state park.
In addition to great swimming opportunities, canoeists and boaters will have a great time on the water too!
Where else do you like to go in Arkansas to catch a few rays or take a cool dip in the water? There’s a lot of places across the Natural State to get your summertime glow going! Tell us about your favorites in the comments below!
