Bull Shoals Dam Route

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Route Description: The Bull Shoals Dam route takes you east out of Harrison through beautiful farm land, across Crooked Creek to Bull Shoals Lake where you will cross the 256 foot dam. The lake covers over 71,000 acres and is used by both boating and fishing enthusiasts.

The route passes many attractions including the Bull Shoals-White River State Park and the James Gaston Visitors Center where you can learn of the history and ecology of the lake. Be sure to take a short side trip to Gaston's White River Resort to do a little trout fishing or to enjoy the fabulous restaurant in a romantic setting overlooking the White River.

Route Distance: 100 miles with 326 curves

Directions: Depart Harrison following US Highway 412-65-62 south to Bellefonte. At Bellefonte, turn left onto US Highway 412-62 that goes to Yellville. Before arriving in Yellville, turn left on AR Highway 202 just past the uneven railroad tracks. AR Highway 202 will meet AR Highway 178 in Flippin where you will turn left to the city of Bull Shoals.

Follow AR Highway 178 through Bull Shoals, across the Bull Shoals Dam and through Lakeview. Turn right onto AR Highway 126 to Gassville. At Gassville, turn right onto US Highway 412-62 back to Harrison. Follow the business routes through Flippin and Yellville to enjoy the cute towns and attractions they offer.