In northcentral Arkansas amidst the natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains, Bull
Shoals-White River State Park stretches along the riverside and lakeshore where
the White River and Bull Shoals Lake join at the Bull Shoals dam forming one of
the nation’s finest fishing and boating combinations. The White River is
renowned as mid-America’s premier trout stream, famous for it record rainbow and
brown trout. Bull Shoals dam forms Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas’s largest lake
with its 45,440 acres of waters along Arkansas's northern border and stretching
into southern Missouri. Anglers are drawn to the lake's catches of lunker bass,
catfish, crappie and breamm. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy boating and
swimming in these clear, open waters.
The park is a popular camping destination featuring 105 campsites along the
river-10 Premium D (1 Premium B w/sewer), 75 Preferred B, 20 Tent sites with no
hookups, two Rent-A-Camp sites and two Rent-An-RV units. Interpretive programs
are offered in the park seasonally April through October. Park facilities
include picnic areas, standard pavilions, playgrounds and trails. The park's
trout dock offers boat, motor, kayak and canoe rentals; supplies; equipment and
gifts.
The park's new 15,744-square foot visitor center opened on October 16 to rave
reviews. The $4.8 million center is situated on a highpoint across the dam from
the rest of the park's facilities. The center affords a spectacular view of the
White River, Bull Shoals Dam and Bull Shoals Lake. The visitor/education center
is named in honor of Jim Gaston of Lakeview, owner of Arkansas’s renowned
Gaston’s White River Resort. The James A. Gaston Visitor Center serves as the
primary visitor contact point at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and is the
focal point for the interpretation of the White River, Bull Shoals Dam, Bull
Shoals Lake, and their histories. Interpretive exhibits are featured throughout
the lobby, gift shop, Johnboat Theater, and Exhibit Hall, a 1,720-square-foot
area filled with images of the river, lake, and dam. The center also offers an
observation tower, gift shop, two classrooms, and park offices.
One of mid-America’s premier trout streams, the White River is renowned for
its catches of record rainbow and brown trout. Anglers and water sports
enthusiasts are drawn to its cool clear waters and the surrounding Ozark
Mountain scenery.
To reach Bull Shoals-White River State Park from Mountain Home, travel six
miles north on Ark. 5, then go eight miles west on Ark. 178.
Contact Information
129 Bull Shoals Park
Lakeview, AR 72642
GPS: 36° 21’ 4.6” N / 92° 35.2’ 16.3” W
Email: bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
(870) 431-5521
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