Pinecrest Guidebook
Sightseeing
Very nice visitor center and nature facility to learn more about the local forests, wildlife and area history. Great for kids and adults. Some trails looping out from here.
128 locals recommend
Hobbs State Park visitor center
20201 AR-12Very nice visitor center and nature facility to learn more about the local forests, wildlife and area history. Great for kids and adults. Some trails looping out from here.
Historical gristmill that still functions by water power from the War Eagle river. Contains a down-home restaurant and gift shop and just a few minutes drive from Hobbs State Park.
100 locals recommend
War Eagle Mill
11045 War Eagle RdHistorical gristmill that still functions by water power from the War Eagle river. Contains a down-home restaurant and gift shop and just a few minutes drive from Hobbs State Park.
Pristine natural cavern with guided tours available, plus scenic forest trails with waterfalls. Great place to take the kids for an afternoon of fun.
48 locals recommend
War Eagle Cavern
21494 Cavern DrPristine natural cavern with guided tours available, plus scenic forest trails with waterfalls. Great place to take the kids for an afternoon of fun.
This 450-acre sanctuary for abandoned lions, tigers & big cats offers tours & educational talks. Its unique and a change of pace for families. If you're heading to Eureka Springs for a day trip this is a fun and interesting stop along the way. Just 30 minutes from Pinecrest.
80 locals recommend
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
239 Turpentine Creek LnThis 450-acre sanctuary for abandoned lions, tigers & big cats offers tours & educational talks. Its unique and a change of pace for families. If you're heading to Eureka Springs for a day trip this is a fun and interesting stop along the way. Just 30 minutes from Pinecrest.
Hiking & Biking
Not super technical, but well off the beaten path means you'll enjoy solitude. Trail head has restrooms, drinking water(seasonal) and trailer parking.
Hidden Diversity Trail Piney Trailhead
10330 Piney RoadNot super technical, but well off the beaten path means you'll enjoy solitude. Trail head has restrooms, drinking water(seasonal) and trailer parking.
Plenty of history nestled into a gentle, scenic trail along a spring fed creek.
6 locals recommend
Van Winkle Historic Trailhead
Arkansas 12Plenty of history nestled into a gentle, scenic trail along a spring fed creek.
If you're up for an adventure head out to this trail. The road can be a bit rough and a little steep going in, but most vehicles should be fine. The trail is generally easy to follow along the creek with beautiful views and high bluffs above you. A few ups and downs, but doable by most families. Does require at least one creek crossing. At the end you are rewarded with Tea Kettle falls. Best in the spring and early summer.
Tea Kettle Falls Trailhead
If you're up for an adventure head out to this trail. The road can be a bit rough and a little steep going in, but most vehicles should be fine. The trail is generally easy to follow along the creek with beautiful views and high bluffs above you. A few ups and downs, but doable by most families. Does require at least one creek crossing. At the end you are rewarded with Tea Kettle falls. Best in the spring and early summer.
Just minutes from Pinecrest this is a very popular, well maintained loop trail with stunning rock features taking you down to the lake and back. Lightly challenging; good for families.
Shaddox Hollow Trailhead
19000 AR-303Just minutes from Pinecrest this is a very popular, well maintained loop trail with stunning rock features taking you down to the lake and back. Lightly challenging; good for families.
Designated a Silver Level Ride Center, Slaughter Pen features more than 20 miles of singletrack, log rides, drops, jumps and a wall ride. Plenty of challenge and casual riding it has something for everyone. 35 minutes from Pinecrest.
156 locals recommend
Slaughter Pen Trail
203 NE 3rd StDesignated a Silver Level Ride Center, Slaughter Pen features more than 20 miles of singletrack, log rides, drops, jumps and a wall ride. Plenty of challenge and casual riding it has something for everyone. 35 minutes from Pinecrest.
Outstanding trails to walk and bike with a coffee shop mid-trail. Coler is a go to for our family with varied trails. The less adventurous can ride the flat/paved Applegate Trail while the more experienced can tackle the myriad and more challenging single track that surrounds it.
57 locals recommend
Coler Mtb Preserve
2500 Northwest 3rd StreetOutstanding trails to walk and bike with a coffee shop mid-trail. Coler is a go to for our family with varied trails. The less adventurous can ride the flat/paved Applegate Trail while the more experienced can tackle the myriad and more challenging single track that surrounds it.
Food scene
This is actually called "El Pueblito". Good Mexican restaurant with great prices. It's always busy, but they always seem to have a table available.
Corona Restaurant
14340 Arkansas 12This is actually called "El Pueblito". Good Mexican restaurant with great prices. It's always busy, but they always seem to have a table available.
Great service, outstanding staff, and excellent food. A breakfast favorite spot -- get there early or you'll wait an hour or more.
19 locals recommend
Jaclyn's Kitchen
14438 E Hwy 12Great service, outstanding staff, and excellent food. A breakfast favorite spot -- get there early or you'll wait an hour or more.
Quirky little side of the road stand looking thing. Good pizzas and salads. Its better than you might expect.
10 locals recommend
Buzzard's Pizza and Subs
8399 Beaver Shores RdQuirky little side of the road stand looking thing. Good pizzas and salads. Its better than you might expect.
Lake toys
Rentals for lake toys: SUPS, Tubes, Kayaks, Jet Skis. Its about 12 minute drive to Pinecrest. We have 2 kayaks and a lilypad, if you want more this is a good place.
11 locals recommend
Beaver Lake Outdoor Center
14434 E Hwy 12Rentals for lake toys: SUPS, Tubes, Kayaks, Jet Skis. Its about 12 minute drive to Pinecrest. We have 2 kayaks and a lilypad, if you want more this is a good place.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Lake Activities
You're at the lake, enjoy it! Beaver lake has excellent fishing, especially in the Spring, along with kayaking and swimming are common activities off the dock. During summer months the wakesurfing, wakeboarding and motor boating are in full swing.
Ways to save
Save time - buy groceries before heading out to the lake
There are no close by grocery stores so grab what you need before heading out to the lake area to avoid having to head back into town. Walmart Neighborhood Market and Harps Grocery are both on the way and will have everything you need about 30 minutes from the lake area.
Best options are Harps and Walmart Neighborhood Market in Rogers about 20 minutes away.
Harps - 715 N 2nd St, Rogers, AR 72756
Walmart Neighborhood Market - 808 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756