Bull Shoals Lake, Reservoir in the Ozark Mountains, Arkansas.
Bull Shoals Lake is a reservoir in the Ozark Mountains that stretches from Arkansas into Missouri. The water covers more than 18,000 hectares and has a shoreline extending over 1,600 kilometers.
The army built a dam on the White River in the late 1940s to control flooding and generate power. President Truman dedicated the structure in 1952 after the reservoir had formed.
Anglers come throughout the year to fish for bass and catfish in the clear waters. Many families use the boat ramps and spend weekends camping near the shore.
Parks around the reservoir offer campsites, boat ramps and swimming spots. Many areas stay open in winter, though most visitors come during spring and summer.
The bottom of the reservoir is mostly bare rock, so few plants grow underwater. The steep slopes around the water remain heavily wooded and largely undeveloped.
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