Parks & Recreation Commission

Lake Leatherwood Park
Just two miles west of Eureka Springs off U.S. Highway 62.

 

LAKE LEATHERWOOD PARK is a 1600-acre municipal park surrounding an 85 acre spring fed lake. Located off Hwy 62 at the western edge of town, it is a place of natural serenity.

Lake Leatherwood 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 1940s by the WPA. Lake Leatherwood Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lake Leatherwood waters are home to blue gill, crappie, bream, large mouth bass and channel catfish. The park is a natural habitat for a diverse population of waterfowl and other birds, including heron, geese, bald eagles and wild turkey. The woodlands surrounding the lake support many species of wildlife.

The park offers many recreational opportunities.

FISHING is allowed from the bank or from boats. An Arkansas fishing license is required for persons over 16 years of age.

SWIMMING areas are designated near our WPA era diving platform.

HIKING & BIKING are offered on approximately 15 miles of trails that cover varied terrain surrounding the lake and in other areas of the park. Trails are closed to motorized vehicles. Hikers and bicyclists can enjoy solitude, bird watching, cool springs, an intermittent creek, historic stone walls and bridges, unusual rock formations and the beauty of nature.

BOATING is allowed, subject to a "NO WAKE" requirement for all motorized boats. The park includes a paved boat ramp for your convenience.

Cabins and Camping

are available from March through November.

For more information contact:

Eureka Springs Parks & Recreation Commission

532 Spring Street

Eureka Springs, AR 72632

(479) 253-2866

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