The roadside access to Roundhouse Shoals is on Highway 345 about a mile past the turnoff into the Big Springs Park in Cotter, AR. There are a couple of picnic tables with a stunning view of the White River. The land was donated to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission to improve access for anglers. … Read more
The Bronie Yurkonis Access is about 3 miles further down the highway from the Wildcat Shoals Access. That makes it about 9 miles from US Highway 62 in Cotter, AR. Watch for the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission sign on the river side of the road. The Bronie Yurkonis area would be best for wade … Read more
The Rim Shoals Access is on Rim Shoals Road near Mountain Home, AR. The area has a boat launch as well as a handicap-accessible fishing area. At low water, it looks like it is possible to wade or bank fish. Check the map below for directions from Mountain Home, AR. In addition to the boat … Read more
The Buffalo Shoals Access is located in Buffalo City, Arkansas. There is a boat ramp, large parking area, and bank or wade fishing. The White River at this location is about 32 miles downstream from Bull Shoals Dam. A short distance below the boat launch is where the Buffalo River joins the White River. The … Read more
The Dewey Short Visitor Center is located within Table Rock State Park in Branson, MO. It is located at Table Rock Dam and offers views of the lake side of the dam directly behind the visitor center. There is also a campground here. The Table Rock Lake Shore Trail terminates here. You can start the … Read more
Table Rock Dam was completed by the US Army Corps of Engineers in August 1958. Hydroelectric generation was online completely the next year, in 1959. The dam created Table Rock Lake. This is one of 5 lakes in the upper White River system used for flood control. The lakes are used to hold water to … Read more
The Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area is a 1534 acre conservation park on the west side of Branson. The White River Balds natural area is also a part of this conservation area. The balds are sparse areas within the forests on the peaks of hilltops. In the post-civil war time, vigilante groups would hold … Read more
The Waterfall Hiking Trail in Branson, MO is a short trail to a low waterfall. The trail is just up from the parking area near the entrance to a local resort. There is a sign at the trailhead. The trail is around 2/3 of a mile each way. It is flat for the most part, … Read more
The Lakeside Forest Nature Preserve is just off the main strip in Branson, MO. The park encompasses 140 acres and contains 5.3 miles of hiking trails. According to the Branson Parks website, there are a waterfall and a cave in the park. For more info, visit the Branson Parks & Recreation website. You can also … Read more
Bear Creek Overlook is located on Dubuque Road in Boone County, Arkansas. It is not marked and can be hard to spot. The only hint is that the road is a little wider where people have pulled off to the side. Caution is advised if you decide to see this. It is a steep bluff … Read more
