Bull Shoals Lake

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Bull Shoals Lake is an artificial lake in the Ozark Mountains of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. It has hundreds of miles of lake arms and coves perfect for boating, water sports, swimming, and fishing. Nineteen developed parks around the shoreline provide campgrounds, boat launches, swim areas, and marinas.

Bull Shoals Lake was created by one of the largest concrete dams in the United States. Work on the dam was begun in 1947 and completed in 1952. At least seven small family cemeteries and 20 larger cemeteries were meticulously relocated to accommodate the new lake.[1]

Bull Shoals Lake covers 45,000 acres (182 km²) and has a 1 thousand mile (1,600 km) shoreline, with forests along the shores. The lake is known for its largemouth and striped bass.

Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a 725 acre (2.9 km²) park both above and below the massive dam. Facilities, including camping, pavilions, dock and interpretive programs, stretch along the banks of the White River. Along the lakeshore, the park offers picnic sites and playgrounds.