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PRCG |
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Lake Leatherwood City Park is a place of natural serenity encompassing 1600 acres which includes an 85 acre spring-fed lake, nearly 25 miles of trails, boat rentals, boat launch, cabins and campsites. The lake is formed by one of the largest hand-cut native limestone dams in the country. The dam and several structures at the park were built in the early 1940's by the WPA. Lake Leatherwood Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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The park has 24 campsites: 3 RV sites, one ADA site w/ electric, 4 electric tent sites and 14 tent sites. There are also 6 nightly rental cabins, 3 camper cabins and a group camp. The park has a bathhouse, marina for boat rentals, basic supplies, bait and tackle and registration. |
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LAKE LEATHERWOOD CITY PARK |
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1060550 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=PRCG&parkId=1060550&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Fires only allowed in fire rings. Quiet hours are from 10 pm until 8 am. Park closed at 10 pm except for registered guests and lake users. No motorized vehicles on trails |
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Lake Leatherwood is located within the city limits of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The town is often calle "Little Switzerland, The Stair Step Town or the Swiss Alps of the Ozarks. The Ozark town is full of artists, unique shops, outstanding restauraunts and unique victorian architecture that is built on hillsides, almost defying gravity. There are over 200 miles of mountain biking trails within and hours drive of Lake Leatherwood in locations such as Fayretteville, Bentonville, The Buffalo National River. |
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Hikers and bicyclists will enjoy solitude, wildlife, cool springs, an intermittent creek, historic stone walls and bridges, unusual rock formations, unique flora and the beauty of areas of nearly untouched natural surroundings. The area is comprised of Karst Topography, which provides the abundant springs, unique rock formations and impressive vistas in the park. |
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Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities at Lake Leatherwood. The park has 25 miles of trails; many of which are hand-cut single-track trails that are challenging for beginners through experts. The park boasts one of the areas few true downhill courses and the rugged terrain offers drops of 15 feet in some areas. There are also beginner trails for new bikers. The Beachum Trail encompasses the lake and offers breathtaking views of the dam and lake as you circle the lake. Anglers will also enjoy the spring fed waters of Lake Leatherwood, which is full of bass, bream, crappie and catfish. Spring offers excellent fishing for redear sunfish and other species as temperatures rise. |