5/11/2023 0 Comments Rip van winkle campground![]() Paddling back toward Pigeon Roost Trail leads to a quiet cove where you'll encounter the occasional hiker, swimmer, or fisherman.Īs you come to a fork in the lake, you can paddle to your left and land near a grove of beautiful maple trees. In my opinion, this area of Northwest Arkansas has some of the best kayaking in Arkansas. Personally, I love just floating on my back looking up at the blue of the sky… It reminds me of our trip to Captiva Island just a few years back. It's warm too, so it's a beautiful place to find shore and take a swim. WHAT THE WATER'S LIKE ON THE VAN WINKLE ARMĭepending on the time of day you decide to kayak, the water may be as smooth as glass, or it may be a gorgeous blue green color, reminding you of a tropical cove. Watch out for trees sticking up out of the water as you paddle your way over toward Pigeon Roost Trail, where you'll find a quiet cove filled with numerous lakeside and bluff side caves. There's no development, so really the only noise you'll hear is the sound of the occasional boat coming up the arm but duck into a quiet cove, and you're in for a peaceful paddle. Paddling back down the arm, you'll find a tiny cove lined with bluffs that lends to a quiet fishing hole away from boats who wander up this arm of the lake, some of them pulling tubes, boards, and skis.įor the most part, this area of the lake is really quiet and peaceful. The water is shallow, so you'll likely feel your paddle hitting sunken logs and sometimes even the ground. Launching from Van Hollow Road, you can kayak to your right a short ways to where a creek or spring flows into the lake. In fact, you may want to launch from different areas on different trips, so you can see even more. ![]() You can expect to paddle at least a couple of miles exploring this area of the lake. WHAT TO EXPECT AS YOU PADDLE THIS AREA OF BEAVER LAKE During more rainy seasons, it can be quite muddy, so I suggest launching from the left where there's a bit of a gravel bar for easier footing.īe sure to park your car along the side where it's out of the way so bigger vehicles with boats will be able to turn around if needed. You'll drive all the way to the end of the gravel road, and there's plenty of room to park, unload, and gear up. ![]() Though there are a few spots to launch your boat, including Rocky Branch Park, our favorite place to launch is at the end of Van Hollow Road. WHERE TO LAUNCH YOUR BOAT IN VAN WINKLE HOLLOW
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