Popular Lakes and Rivers in Arkansas

Lakes

• Beaver Lake – NW Arkansas, huge, boating, fishing, camping.
• Bull Shoals Lake – NC Arkansas, trophy trout, water sports.
• DeGray Lake – SC Arkansas, scenic, fishing, hiking.
• Lake Ouachita – West Arkansas, largest, clear water, diverse recreation.
• Lake Greeson – SW Arkansas, clear, wildlife, camping.

Rivers

• Arkansas River – longest in state, cross‑state corridor.
• Buffalo National River – national park, paddling, hiking.
• White River – north, premier trout fishery.
• Ouachita River – south, entirely within Arkansas.
• Red River – SW border, catfish & bass.