Beaver Lake

There’s no end to the fun you can have during your stay at Sugar Ridge Resort on Beaver Lake! From boating and paddleboarding to fishing, swimming, and shoreline picnics, Beaver Lake is one of Northwest Arkansas’s most scenic outdoor playgrounds. Spend your days exploring sparkling coves and wide-open water, then return to Sugar Ridge Resort, your relaxing retreat above the lake.

Surrounded by limestone bluffs and forested hills, Beaver Lake offers more than 28,000 acres of clear, deep water.  A favorite destination for families, couples, and outdoor lovers alike, with easy access just minutes from Sugar Ridge Resort!

Get on the Water: Boat, SUP, & Jet Ski Rentals

Beaver Lake is a paradise for water lovers, so naturally one of the top things to do here is simply to get out on the water. Bring your own boat or rent one from marinas such as Prairie Creek, Horseshoe Bend, Rocky Branch, and Hickory Creek.

For a more active day, hop in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard to explore hidden coves and shorelines. Rentals for kayaks, paddleboards, tubes, pontoons, fishing boats, ski boats, sailboats, and even jet skis are available through local outfitters like Beaver Lake Outdoor Center.

Fishing and Scuba Diving on Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake is nationally renowned as a premier fishing destination, especially for bass fishing. Anglers will find largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, catfish, and more. There are plenty of opportunities for both beginners and experienced fishers to cast a line and catch a fish.

The lake’s crystal-clear water and rocky bottom provide excellent visibility. This draws scuba divers, intrigued by the underwater bluffs and old, partial structures. Local dive shops offer both gear, guidance, and training.

Swimming, Picnicking, & War Eagle Cavern

If you prefer to enjoy the waters without a boat, there are some wonderful spots along the shore for swimming or picnicking. Recreation areas offer easy shore access, grassy picnic grounds, and relaxing, shady spots. Evening lake views and sunset paddles are an unforgettable way to end a perfect day in the Ozarks.

Those looking for something beyond the ordinary will enjoy a visit to War Eagle Cavern. This unique cave is one of the oldest show caves in the state, one of the largest caves in Northwest Arkansas, AND the state’s only lakeside cavern – all less than an hour from Sugar Ridge Resort!

War Eagle Cavern has three stories of caverns, strange subterranean formations, an underground lake, cave wildlife, waterfalls, and a fresh water spring that flows out of the cave’s mouth. A variety of guided tours are offered, along with gemstone panning, a maze, the Moonshiners’ Mystery Shack, gift shop, and feeding lake fish from the boat dock.

Learn more at the War Eagle Cavern website.

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More Outdoor Fun Nearby

Beyond the lake itself, nearby Hobbs State Park offers miles of hiking and biking trails through forests and to scenic overlooks. Downtown Rogers, AR is home to thriving breweries, unique shops, and excellent local dining options. Don’t forget nearby Eureka Springs, either – there’s always something fun going on there!

Beaver Lake’s combination of water activities, natural beauty, and proximity to other attractions makes it a destination worth returning to. Whether you’re planning a weekend trip or a longer vacation, Sugar Ridge Resort is the perfect home base from which to enjoy the best Beaver Lake has to offer.

See y’all soon!