Explore Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

Those looking to take in the natural beauty of the Ozarks on a day trip will enjoy a visit to Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. This breathtaking nature preserve is home to trails, waterfalls, towering limestone bluffs, wildlife, and crystal-clear streams. Even better, it’s just under an hour from our Eureka Springs area bed and breakfast!

Fans of the great outdoors will find plenty to love about their stay at Sugar Ridge Resort. Our location overlooking Beaver Lake offers panoramic views and plenty of opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, and more.

It can be fun to spend the day exploring the area on a longer jaunt, too. Many of our guests enjoy day trips to Branson, MO, Crystal Bridges Art Museum in Bentonville, and other destinations. One journey we encourage is to gorgeous Dogwood Canyon. This popular, 10,000-acre nature preserve spans the Arkansas-Missouri border and is less than an hour’s drive from our Beaver Lake resort.

In fact, the drive to Dogwood Canyon is a scenic experience in itself. The route winds through lush forests and scenic byways, offering glimpses of Beaver Lake and the picturesque Ozark countryside. A rustic mill and the visitor center greet you as you arrive at the park, a perfect welcome for a day immersed in nature.

Visiting Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

Dogwood Canyon is located at 2038 West State Hwy 86, in Lampe, MO. The park offers a variety of ways to explore and enjoy its natural beauty, whether you’re after lazy leisure or energetic activity.

A 6.5-mile, paved, hiking and biking trail winds through park past breathtaking landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and clear, trout-filled streams. You say you didn’t bring your bike? No problem! You can rent one on-site!

For a more immersive back country experience, you can also explore the trails on horseback. Guided horseback rides take you through wooded paths, across streams, and into areas less traveled by foot.

You can also experience the park’s wilderness without breaking a sweat. Wildlife Tram Tours, off-road tours, and educational tours take you deep into the preserve. Here you’ll see wildlife like elk and bison, and see larger portions of the park’s back country.

Anglers will love casting a line into the park’s well-stocked waters, which teem with rainbow trout. If you’re new to the sport, guided fly-fishing lessons are available to help you refine your skills.

waterfall at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

Exploring the great outdoors can cause you to work up quite the appetite but don’t worry. The park’s Mill & Canyon Grill is here to make sure you won’t go hungry!

With its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and endless outdoor activities, Dogwood Canyon Nature Park is a destination you won’t want to miss. Visit dogwoodcanyon.org for seasonal hours and more details.

The Home Again to Sugar Ridge Resort

After a full day of adventure, return to Sugar Ridge Resort for a well-earned rest. Relax in your private hot tub, sip a glass of wine on the deck, and take in the sunset as the sounds of nature surround you.

Whether you enjoy hiking through the scenic trails of Dogwood Canyon or prefer to simply soak up the tranquil beauty of Beaver Lake, Sugar Ridge Resort makes the perfect home away from home in the Ozarks. We hope to see you soon!

Fishing Beaver Lake Arkansas

Fishing Beaver Lake Arkansas

Anglers staying at Sugar Ridge Resort will be happy to know that Beaver Lake is a popular fishing spot. The 28,000+ acre lake is home to a wide variety of fish, with boat ramps, marinas, gear rentals, guides, and more. Read on to learn more about fishing Beaver Lake, Arkansas.

With Eureka Springs so close nearby and the beauty of Beaver Lake at your feet, there’s no end to the fun you can have during your stay at Sugar Ridge Resort. This is especially true if your idea of fun includes casting a line into the water.

Beaver Lake is an angler’s paradise with a wide variety of fish to go after. Black bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, walleye, crappie, redear sunfish, blue catfish, bream, and many others.

The White River is also nearby with its healthy stock of brown and rainbow trout; the perfect fly-fishng spot.

In fact, Beaver Lake is a favorite destrination for FLW tournaments and several 40-pound-plus state-record stripers have been pulled from these waters.

Fishing Beaver Lake Arkansas

Fishing Beaver Lake by boat

With 487 miles of shoreline and a variety of outfitters and guides to choose from, fishing Beaver Lake, Arkansas can take a variety of forms.

First thing’s first, however: you’re going to need a valid Arkansas fishing license and knowledge of the Beaver Lake fishing rules and regulations.

Next up is gear. If you didn’t bring your own, you’ll find a number of providers around the lake.  The Beaver Dam Store is just five minutes from Sugar Ridge Resort with a good fly and tackle shop, as well as fishing guides.

Those hoping to fish from the surface of the lake will discover a public access boat ramp just one mile from the resort. You say you didn’t bring a boat? No problem! Beaver Lake is home to a numerous boat rentals, including those at nearby Starkey Marina.

There’s no bad season for fishing at Beaver Lake.  In fact, you can catch fish here all year long.

fly-fishing the White River near Beaver Lake
Fly-fishing for trout in the nearby White River.

Spring and fall are the best times for bass fishing because of that’s the time of their pre-spawn and spawn. Early spring and winter are some of the best times for striper, while walleye are best in spring or fall. Summer sees most folks going after catfish, though night-time striper fishing is also popular. Fall sees very healthy populations of striped and hybrid striped bass. Crappie are very plentiful and can be caught all year long.

As with all bodies of water, some parts of Beaver Lake are better than others for finding fish. Creek mouths are some of the best areas for striper and hybrid fishing, especially in summer. The flats near where the White River and War Eagle join Beaver Lake is a prime hot spot.

View up-to-date Beaver Lake fishing reports to discover current hot spots. You may also want to consider hiring a fishing guide or charter, which we would be happy to recommended for you.

Whatever tack you take, you can’t beat fishing Beaver Lake, Arkansas – and Sugar Ridge Resort is here to help!

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