Arkansas is a US state that nestles in the south central region of the country. The state is famed for its beautiful parks as well as wilderness areas. It is also home to some of the best lakes and reservoirs found in the USA.
1. White Oak Lake
The picturesque lake is enveloped by forest and contains several submerged dead trees. To its west, sits the White Oak State Park offering superb opportunities for picnicking, camping or cycling.
The lake is adjacent to the Poison Springs State Forest. It is home to schools of crappie, catfish as well as bass. Visitors can access the lake by a boat ramp.
2. Table Rock Lake
The artificial lake sprawls 17, 400 hectares. It was created by the damming of the White River.
The Ozark Mountains serve as a backdrop. The gorgeous water body is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts, scuba divers as well as boaters.
3. Ozark Lake
The 10,600 acre exquisite lake boasts of 137 glorious miles of shoreline. This family-friendly attraction sits between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains.
There exist excellent opportunities for fishing, boating or kayaking. Amenities include showers, restrooms, decent camping and picnicking spots and designated swimming areas.
4. Norfork Lake
The 8,900 hectare water body stands out for its superior water clarity. Frequented by swimmers, scuba divers as well as snorkelers.
The lake is renowned as a top fishing destination boasting of ample catfish, bass, walleye, crappie and more. It is a water sports paradise and offers decent accommodation options for overnight stays.
The lake sprawls 3,550 acres and is a paradise for fishing and hunting with permits being mandatory.
5. Nimrod Lake
This attraction boasts of 6 parks on its shoreline offering camping as well as overnight stays. Indulge in water-skiing, swimming or boating here.
6. Millwood Lake
This is a huge lake that sits in the Millwood State Park. It is encircled by thousands of acres of gorgeous woodlands as well as pretty hills.
It ranks among the best bass fishing lakes of the US. The water-body's 105 km shoreline has 15 recreational parks offering ample opportunities for swimming, picnicking or camping.
7. Lake Omaha
This is a small man-made lake located in the picturesque Ozark foothills of the state. It sprawls 130 acres and has a depth of 40 feet.
Popular activities here include tubing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing and more. The spring-fed lake is squeaky clean and boasts of large populations of black bass, bluegill, catfish and other fish species.
8. Lake Maumelle
The popular man-made lake supplies drinking water to the city of Little Rock. Here swimming is barred, but sailing is permitted.
Created in 1957, the water-body sprawls 3,600 hectares. Revel in the serene waters as well as the peaceful surroundings here.
9. Lake Conway
The 6,700 acre water-body stretches 8 miles and boasts of 52 miles of charming shoreline. It is a popular boating and fishing paradise.
The lake is close to the city of Conway and has the distinction of being the US's biggest game and fish commission made lake.
10. Lake Columbia
Created in 1986, the charming lake sprawls 2,950 acres. Situated in Columbia County, the water-body is an angler's delight.
This attraction boasts of amenities such as showers, a pretty 30-acre park, swimming area and decent campsites with water and electricity available.
11. Lake Catherine
The relatively small and serene lake sprawls 1,940 acres. Created in 1925, Lake Catherine nestles in the breathtaking Ouachita Mountain region.
It is a popular destination for camping, boating as well as fishing. On the lake's south is Lake Catherine State Park which boasts of more than 70 campsites and a must-see waterfall.