Lake trip · Carroll County, Arkansas
Where to stay at Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake covers 28,220 acres in Carroll County, with water clarity of about 20.3 ft. Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below. The water-quality readings cover nutrients and algae; they are not a stay-or-skip rating. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Beaver Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Beaver Lake in Carroll County, Arkansas — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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About the water
Beaver Lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Water clarity is about 20.3 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 1.2 µg/L. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim. The readings are not a reason to skip cabins and rentals around the lake.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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Camping & RV near Beaver Lake
Search public campgrounds and RV sites near Beaver Lake on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Beaver Lake in Carroll County, Arkansas are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.
Beaver Lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Beaver Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.
Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality readings are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.