Passing along Beaver Lake Off season camping info

[jmb123]

I just called the Core and got info on camping in the off-season on Beaver since the rec.gov website is no help.  It sucks that due to lack of funding they have to shut down most of the lake while it's still in the 70s(or will be this weekend anyway) and the leaves haven't fully changed yet, but i guess it is what it is?  Sites are 1st come 1st serve at horseshoe bend, lost bridge north, Dam Site River, and 10 sites at Prairie Creek.   Some sites at those parks will not be accessible but they should be blocked off and obvious.  Hickory Creek will have some availability beginning the 10th or 11th as well but it is totally closed now.  All other parks are closed for camping.

She said to just set up tent or RV and someone will be by to collect $ and check  you in.  Sites should have power and bathrooms accessible as well.  I told her i had truck camped, not using firepit or picnic table at Rocky Branch in off season before, and she said i could have gotten a citation had i been caught.  I have a smaller boat so i try to camp closer to where i plan to fish...was hoping to be at Rocky Branch this weekend but looks like i have to make another plan.  Was hoping to get on some walleye and/or striper/whites so i'll prob end up at Lost Bridge North?  

[Dan the fisherman]

South of Rock branch would be better IMO.  I haven’t really hit it hard yet but that would be my guess 

[jmb123]

Noted and thx:) May wind up at PC if 1 of the 10 spots are available. Prob won't be able to get there til 430ish so who knows?

[Ozark Flyer]

They have been working for over a week cleaning up all the driftwood from the shoreline at Hickory Creek.  All the sites still closed today.

[Quillback]

11 hours ago, Ozark Flyer said:

They have been working for over a week cleaning up all the driftwood from the shoreline at Hickory Creek.  All the sites still closed today.

Did you notice if the ramp and courtesy dock at Hickory is useable?  I haven't been down there in a while.

[Ozark Flyer]

On 11/5/2017 at 6:21 AM, Quillback said:

Did you notice if the ramp and courtesy dock at Hickory is useable?  I haven't been down there in a while.

Yep, the wife and I launched from there Saturday for our Fall Color Cruise day.  All in good order except no cleats on the dock.  I guess they don’t want you to tie up.