Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas
Lost Bridge South
Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas, United States
- Sites
- 36
- Hookups
- 36 electric, 23 with water
- Season
- May 1 to September 29
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,220 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Beaver Lake
- Nearest town
- GARFIELD
- Address
- 12001 BUCKHORN CIRCLE, GARFIELD, AR, 72732
- Phone
- 479-359-3755
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Marina
36 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Lost Bridge South Campground sits along the vast shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, offering spacious and sunny campsites and an abundance of recreational activities.
Recreation
Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Lost Bridge South Campground. Beaver Lake has more than 28,000 surface acres of water, and anglers can try their luck at catching large and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and channel or spoon-bill catfish.
Just below the dam, the cold waters of the upper White River provide the perfect habitat for pole-bending rainbow and record-sized German brown trout.
Several trails snake throughout the Ozark Mountains, offering peaceful hiking, biking and wildlife viewing opportunities for visitors.
Hunters will find game plentiful in northwest Arkansas. A mixture of hardwood and evergreen forest provides a good home to many different species of wildlife. While Beaver Lake is conveniently located near several population centers, within a short driving distance hunters can find remote areas filled with upland game such as deer, rabbits and squirrels.
Many other sports and activities await campers, including boating, swimming, picnicking, scuba diving, water skiing, spelunking and sightseeing.
Facilities
Lost Bridge South Campground has large campsites with plenty of shade and room for activities, and is steps away from the lake shore. Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water and flush toilets all make for a comfortable camping getaway.
Natural Features
Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround Lost Bridge South Campground, making it an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts.
Beaver Lake and Dam, completed in 1966, was constructed in the White River Basin and boasts 449 miles of beautiful shoreline at the top of the conservation pool.
Although the dam was originally built for flood control, hydroelectric power and public water supply, it has also created a popular recreational oasis.
Nearby Attractions
Several marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, fuel, boat rentals and storage, fishing guides and camping supplies. Click here for more information.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 29° | 4° | 64° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 32° | -9° | 72° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 42° | 22° | 78° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 50° | 33° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 62° | 48° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 69° | 56° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 72° | 64° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 71° | 61° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 67° | 54° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 51° | 33° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 43° | 19° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 35° | 19° | 71° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Lost Bridge North · Army Corps of Engineers · 1 mi · 49 sites
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- Indian Creek Campground (AR) · Army Corps of Engineers · 2 mi · 33 sites
- Dam Site Lake Campground · Army Corps of Engineers · 3 mi · 48 sites
- Dam Site River (Beaver Lake) · Army Corps of Engineers · 4 mi · 58 sites
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