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1. Beaver Lake, Arkansas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Beaverfork Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Blue Mountain Lake, Arkansas

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4. Bull Shoals Lake

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5. Cane Creek Lake

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6. Crown Lake, AR

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7. DeGray Lake, AR

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8. DeQueen Lake

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9. Dierks Lake

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10. Gillham Lake

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11. Greers Ferry Lake

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12. Harris Brake Lake

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13. Horseshoe Lake

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14. Lake Catherine

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15. Lake Chicot

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16. Lake Columbia

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17. Lake Conway

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18. Lake Maumelle

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19. Lake Omaha

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20. Millwood Lake

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21. Nimrod Lake

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22. Norfork Lake

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23. Ozark Lake

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24. Table Rock Lake

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25. White Oak Lake

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Arkansas is home to many lakes and reservoirs, which are set within three broad ecoregions and feature various climates and elevations.
  • The beautiful bodies of water offer an array of recreational weekend activities for all to enjoy, ranging from leisure boating, canoeing, and kayaking to water-skiing, swimming, and world-class fishing.
  • So grab your fishing pole, pack a picnic basket, and head to one of these glorious lakes or reservoirs for a day of fun in the sun.

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