This Incredible Spring-Fed Lake In Arkansas Is Record Setting For More Than Its Beauty
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas is such a beautiful place, without a doubt. If you’re looking for a day or weekend trip to take advantage of our surprisingly mild weather, we have a suggestion. Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs is not only downright gorgeous, it’s actually record setting. Let’s take a tour and see what Lake Leatherwood has to offer.
It's located on the north side of Eureka Springs at 1303 Co Rd 204.
The park streches out over 1,600 acres and has an 85-acre spring-fed lake.
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You can rent paddle boats (including those neat stand up paddle boats), kayaks, and canoes. Just mosey around the lake or take advantage of the popular fishing spot. Blue gill, crappie, bream, large mouth bass and channel catfish are all residents of the lake.
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The 25 miles of trail system is the best in the area for mountain bikers, geocachers, and hikers (both two- and four-legged). The 3.5-mile Lake Leatherwood Loop Trail is the perfect tour of the park since it takes hikers over the dam.
This particular formation is Miner's Rock, it can be seen along the 3.3-mile Miner's Rock Trail.
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Choose from one of the 23 campsites or six cabins.
The spring-fed lake is formed by one of the largest hand-cut limestone dams in the nation.
You'll walk passed the quarry it was mined from along your Lake Leatherwood Loop Trail hike.
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Construction began in 1938 and was completed in 1940. The park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
To plan the details of your trip, visit the Eureka Springs Parks & Rec webpage right here.
Tell us about your last trip to Lake Leatherwood in the comments below!
If you’re into signature spots like this one, you may want to ride Arkansas’ last ferry boat or sip at the only brewery that uses hot spring water.
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