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Beaverfork Lake Vacation Rentals

Feel the cool pine air and boat with your family at Beaverfork Lake near the lively Arkansas city of Conway.

Conway's Drinking Water Reservoir in the Arkansas River Valley

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Why Rent On Beaverfork Lake

Beaverfork Lake is the city of Conway’s drinking water reservoir in Faulkner County, central Arkansas, created to serve one of the state’s fastest-growing cities. Though its primary purpose is municipal water supply, the lake’s position in the rolling wooded terrain west of Conway and its clear, protected water give it a natural beauty that the community has preserved alongside its utilitarian function. Conway’s growth has brought an exceptional college-town cultural and dining scene to within minutes of the lake’s shoreline.

A Conway Rental for Central Arkansas Lake Life

Conway, home to three universities and one of Arkansas’s most active restaurant and cultural scenes for a city of its size, offers vacation rentals throughout its residential communities that give families a comfortable and well-serviced home base for a central Arkansas lake stay. A vacation home or cabin with a full kitchen, multiple bedrooms, and outdoor space in the Conway area provides the domestic foundation for a week that combines quiet lake access with the energy of a university city thirty miles north of Little Rock. Pet-friendly properties are widely available in Conway’s residential neighborhoods.

Recreational Access on a Protected Water Supply Lake

Beaverfork Lake’s water supply status limits its recreational development, which preserves the water quality and natural shoreline character that make it visually appealing in a way that more heavily developed lakes often sacrifice. Kayaking, bank fishing, and quiet boating on the lake’s protected water are available for families who value calm, uncrowded water access within a short drive of the city. The surrounding wooded terrain of Faulkner County provides hiking and trail walking that extends the outdoor itinerary beyond the lake itself.

Conway’s University Culture and the Restaurant Scene

Conway’s three universities, including the University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College, and Central Baptist College, support a dining and cultural scene disproportionate to the city’s size, with independent restaurants, coffee shops, and community events that give the city a consistent livability that families visiting from larger cities find genuinely appealing. The Conway Farmers Market, the Laurel Park cycling and trail system, and the Cadron Settlement Park on the Arkansas River add outdoor and cultural programming that rounds out a central Arkansas vacation base of unusual quality.

Between Little Rock and the Ozarks

Conway’s position on Interstate 40, 30 miles north of Little Rock and 60 miles south of the Arkansas River Valley’s most dramatic Ozark approaches, makes it an ideal base for families who want both metropolitan cultural resources and mountain outdoor access within a single day-trip radius. Petit Jean State Park, Lake Maumelle, and the Greenbrier corridor’s quiet lakes are all accessible from Conway within an hour, and Little Rock’s full range of museums, restaurants, and the Arkansas River Trail provide evening options for families who want more than the lake on any given day.

Best time to go
Visit Beaverfork Lake in late spring, particularly May, when nature unfolds in vibrant greens and wildflowers bloom. Enjoy tranquil waters ideal for kayaking and fishing, with warm sun-drenched afternoons and fewer crowds, enhancing your serene escape.
Water Quality
Beaverfork Lake's water color is typically a deep blue, with clarity ranging from murky to clear.
Surface area (mi)
2.42
Max depth (ft)
60.01
Elevation (ft)
295.28
Shoreline length (mi)
8

Popular activities

  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Wakeboarding
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Jet Skiing
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to dive into what Beaverfork Lake has to offer? Let’s tackle some of the burning questions you might have as you plan your visit!

  • No, the swim beach at Beaverfork Lake is currently closed due to high levels of E. coli. Conway Parks and Recreation has closed the swim beach, but access to boating and fishing areas remains open.

  • Beaverfork Lake is a popular destination because it offers various recreational activities. It has a swimming area, boat launch ramp, fishing spots, picnic areas, and facilities like pavilions and a playground. The lake also hosts events such as family reunions, bird viewing, and a yearly fireworks show.

  • For Beaverfork Lake, Arkansas, largemouth and smallmouth bass must be at least 15 inches long to keep, with a combined daily limit of 6. Crappie must be 10 inches or longer, with a daily limit of 15. Walleye must be at least 18 inches long, with a daily limit of 4. White bass have no daily limit.

  • No, the public swim beach at Beaverfork Lake is currently closed due to elevated E. coli levels. Access to boating and fishing areas remains open. The closure is a result of regular summertime testing by the Arkansas Department of Health.

  • Towns near Beaverfork Lake include Conway, AR, Wooster, AR, and Menifee, AR. These towns are situated close to the lake, with Conway being the largest and most prominent nearby city. Conway is about 30 miles northwest of Little Rock.