Surrounded by the Ozark Mountains, lakes, and rivers, Eureka Springs is a genuine outdoor playground — world-class mountain biking, a big clear lake, spring-fed creeks, and some of the best bass and trout waters in the country all sit within a short drive of downtown.
Lake Leatherwood City Park
Eureka Springs’ outdoor crown jewel — a 1,600-acre park with a spring-fed lake, ~25 miles of hiking and mountain-bike trails, a downhill gravity bike park, plus boating, fishing, swimming, cabins, and camping. Read the full guide »
Beaver Lake & the White River
Just west and south of town, sprawling Beaver Lake offers boating, swimming, scuba diving, and superb bass and striper fishing, while the tailwater of the White River below Beaver Dam is a renowned trout fishery. Marinas and outfitters around the lake make it easy to get on the water for a day. Read our full Beaver Lake guide »
Black Bass Lake & Local Trails
Closer in, the small and scenic Black Bass Lake is a local favorite for a quiet paddle, a shoreline hike, and its historic stone dam. Combined with Lake Leatherwood, Eureka Springs offers miles of trails for hikers and riders of every level. For mountain-bike maps, difficulty ratings, and conditions, visit our sister site NWA Bike Trails.
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