Bull Shoals Lake extends from north Arkansas into southern Missouri. Completed in 1951, the dam impounds the White River providing wonderful recreational opportunities. In addition to the large lake acreage, the Corps of Engineers owns more than sxity thousand acres of public land adjacent to the project. Bull Shoals Lake is home to 19 parks operated by the Corps of Engineers, the Arkansas State Park system, and local governments. These parks include 18 boat ramps, 11 campgrounds, 13 picnic shelters, 11 marinas, 7 designated swim areas, and hundreds of miles of undeveloped shoreline.