Beaver Lake is found in the nortwest corner of the state. The lake, which was completed in 1966, is known for its scenic beauty and proximity to a host of attractions. The lake has over 28,000 surface acres of water stretching along nearly 500 miles of shoreline. Several varieties of bass, trout, bass, crappie, bream, and catfish can be found in the lake's confines.
Paved access roads wind through 12 developed parks. In these campgrounds, visitors can enjoy modern campsites offering electricity and fire rings with drinking water, showers, and restrooms nearby. Other facilities, such as picnic sites, swimming beaches, hiking trails, boat launching ramps, sanitary dump stations, group picnic shelters, and amphitheaters are also available in the parks. Seven Corps of Engineers parks contain year-round commercial marinas providing grocery items, fuel, boat rental and storage, fishing guides, and other supplies and services.
