Lake Wedington Recreation Area
Mountain bike trails open. Boat ramp and all other facilities closed.
Lake Wedington is a 102-acre lake located just 13 miles west of Fayetteville, AR on State Hwy 16. During the 1930s, local men employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) began building the lake and recreation area and planting trees under the guidance of the Soil Conservation Service. In 1954 the land, facilities and management were passed to the USDA Forest Service. Through the hard work of the Friends of Lake Wedington volunteer group, several buildings have been restored and now the Lake Wedington Recreation Area is on the National Register of Historic Places. The area contains 6 historic cabins, a pavilion, volleyball courts, and horse-shoes (some avail only in summer). The area also offers a Lodge, Group Pavilion, Group Camp Area, Bathhouse, Flush Toilets, Boat Launch Ramp (max. 10 hp motors allowed), 18 Camp Sites (no utilities), 19 Picnic Sites, Swimming Area (Wheel-Chair Accessible), Fishing Pier (Wheel-Chair Accessible), Lakeshore Hiking Trail, and the North Twin 7-mile Hiking/Mtn Biking Trail. Camping trailers are allowed. No special facilities are available.
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Campground and Day-Use Area Rules
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Mountain bike trails open. Boat ramp and all other facilities closed. |
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Reservations: | Campsites, cabins, lodge, and picnic pavilion can be reserved. Contact Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 for reservations. |
Fees: | Campsites, lodge, and cabins can be reserved. Camp Sites - Max. 6/site, $20/night year round. Day Use (swim, picnic, other) - $5/vehicle/day (vans/buses over 10 passengers add $.50/person). Boat Launch - $5/vehicle/day. Current forest recreation fees and schedule. |
Restrictions: | NO PETS Allowed in the Swim beach area. (Except Qualified Service Animals). ATV's and Off Highway Vehicles are not allowed in the Wedington unit. |
Closest Towns: | Fayetteville |
Water: | Drinking |
Restroom: | Flush w/showers |
Operated By: | Boston Mountain Ranger District (479)667-2191 |
General Information
Directions: From Fayetteville, AR take Arkansas 16 west for 13 miles. Negotiable by camping trailer or rigs.Activities
Mountain Biking
The Wedington Trail System consists of an 8-mile loop trail with some shortcuts and a 7-mile out and back trail that leads to the Twin Knobs. These can easily be combined to make a 21-mile ride or hike.
The Western Don Loop is an intermediate trail that is rated blue and the Twin Knobs trail is more technical and rated as Black. There are many opportunities to see wildlife, native flowers and enjoy the scenic beauty of North West Arkansas. When you cross Highway 16 some of the trail follows the shore line of Lake Wedington and there is a trail that accesses the waterfall/dam.
The Twin Knobs trail traverses from the northwest corner of the loop along the hills and valleys with approximately 700 feet of elevation change bringing you to the 1st knob at 1367’ and then on to the second knob at 1320’ both offering beautiful views of the surrounding area.
The trails are fast flowing trails and the terrain varies from rocky to mixed dirt sections.
Map coming soon
Campground Camping
6 Historic Cabins. Lodge, Group Pavilion, Group Camp Area, Bath House, Boat House, Bathhouse, Flush Toilets, Boat Launch Ramp (max. 10 hp motors allowed). 18 Camp Sites (no utilities). 19 Picnic Sites. Swimming Area. Accessible Fishing Pier. Drinking Water. Lakeshore Hiking Trail. North Twin 7-mile Hiking/Mtn Biking Trail
No. of Sites | 18 |
Reservation Info | Easy |
Fire Information | Campfires are allowed (unless in the event of a burn ban), no firewood should be brought in or taken from any of the sites. |
Reservation info: | www.recreation.gov |
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RV Camping
6 Historic Cabins. Lodge, Group Pavilion, Group Camp Area, Bath House, Boat House, Bathhouse, Flush Toilets, Boat Launch Ramp (max. 10 hp motors allowed). 18 Camp Sites (no utilities). 19 Picnic Sites. Swimming Area. Accessible Fishing Pier. Drinking Water. Lakeshore Hiking Trail. North Twin 7-mile Hiking/Mtn Biking Trail.
No. of Sites | 18 |
Reservation Info | www.recreation.gov |
Hookup - Water | none |
Hookup - Sewer | none |
Size Restrictions | Maximum vehicle length - 32ft |
Dump Stations | yes |
Hookups - Electric | none |
Fire Information | Campfires are allowed (unless in the event of a burn ban), no firewood should be brought in or taken from any of the sites. |
Corrals | Maximum vehicle length - 32ft |
Group Camping
Cabin Rentals
Reservation info: | www.recreation.gov |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
102 acre lake. Large Mouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Channel Catfish.
Day Hiking
Lakeshore Hiking Trail. North Twin 7-mile Hiking/Mtn Biking Trail.
The Wedington Trail System consists of an 8-mile loop trail with some shortcuts and a 7-mile out and back trail that leads to the Twin Knobs. These can easily be combined to make a 21-mile ride or hike.
The Western Don Loop is an intermediate trail that is rated blue and the Twin Knobs trail is more technical and rated as Black. There are many opportunities to see wildlife, native flowers and enjoy the scenic beauty of North West Arkansas. When you cross Highway 16 some of the trail follows the shore line of Lake Wedington and there is a trail that accesses the waterfall/dam.
The Twin Knobs trail traverses from the northwest corner of the loop along the hills and valleys with approximately 700 feet of elevation change bringing you to the 1st knob at 1367’ and then on to the second knob at 1320’ both offering beautiful views of the surrounding area.
The trails are fast flowing trails and the terrain varies from rocky to mixed dirt sections.
Map coming soon
Fire Information | Campfires are allowed (unless in the event of a burn ban), no firewood should be brought in or taken from any of the sites. |
Visitor Programs
Picnicking
19 Picnic Sites
Group Picnicking
Boating - Motorized
Boat Launch Ramp (max. 10 hp motors allowed)
Boating - Non-Motorized
raft, kayak, canoe
Lake Wedington currently has no boat rentals
Type of Craft | raft, kayak, canoe |