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Bull Shoals Lake

Box 348, Mountain Home, AR 72619
501-445-4424
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Type: Bodies of Water
Description: Largest of the big lakes of the White River, popular for many recreational activities.
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Pocahontas, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

the lake is so soothing, clear, beautiful, relaxing, would love to spend more time there, If I could, It over looks the Ozarks

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Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Lots of great park areas, and the nature center is a wonderful place to visit. Plan to stay a while.

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Mountain Home, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

This lake is amazing. Great for swimming, boating, being on a houseboat. sking, diving, you name it. This lake is clean, and has lot's of amazing sites to see if you are a diver. The fishing is amazing. From catfish, to walleye, to crappie, you can catch about anything, and some very, very large fish. There are plenty of docks... More

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Marshfield Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

If you want to go to a lake to be on a lake, this is your lake. If you need lots of restaurants or bars to visit, go to Table Rock. The water is clean and it's not crowded. Lots of fishing going on, but lots of leisure boating too. There are many smaller resorts with very reasonable rates. This... More

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Branson, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

We used to spend summers on Bull Shoals in the Theodosia Marina area. Water is glass smooth, traffic is very low, restaurant serves great burgers, and the site is very beautiful. Water is warm and comfortable during the summer. We towed our boat from California just to put it into Bull Shoals to experience the magic. I understand it's a... More

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Peel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

I moved to the area earlier this year. The shoreline is beautiful, the water is crystal clear and the views are awesome. Sunsets are magnificent! We actually got married this past June at the Highway 125 Park on the sundial. The marina is great and the campground is quiet, lovely and well kept. We go there frequently just to cool... More

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Pennsburg,PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

View from the dam is wonderful & the visitors center is great. Be CAREFUL driving thru LAKEVIEW, it is commonly know to be a speed trap! Don't spoil your lovely day! It is a great trip

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Harrison, Arkansas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

.they raise and lower the laketoo much to suit everybody.but they keep rebuilding things.at this moment the lake isvery low.it isat least 20 ft low and still dropping . no one knows where they will stop.

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Gladstone, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

Good lake for scuba diving. Boating also. Visibility is somewhat limited underwater but is the best in the area.

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Ennis, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

The dam is small and it is very pretty. It was under construction when we went over it.

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