Army Corps of Engineers project land · Arkansas
Bull Shoals Recreation Area
Bull Shoals Recreation Area is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 67,248 acres (the portion in this state) in Marion County, Boone County + 1 more, Arkansas (Army Corps of Engineers project land), managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 67,248 acres (Arkansas portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Listed in PAD-US as: Little Rock |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | Recreation Management Area Local designation: Recreation Area |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Open access PAD-US definition: “requires no special requirements for public access to the property (may include regular hours of availability).” |
| County | Marion County, Boone County, Baxter County |
| Reference point | 36.40709, -92.51117 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 1 PAD-US record combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. This site does not list regulations.
- 2026 deer season dates in Arkansas: Arkansas deer season dates, copied from the state agency, with the official source linked. Areas like this can set their own dates. Score your buck.
- Managing agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Corps Lakes Gateway
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Reservoir project lands often include developed recreation areas, dams and leased tracts where hunting is not allowed. Check with the project office.
This unit also extends into: Missouri. Acreage on this page covers the Arkansas portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- BLM public land
BLM Southeastern States District Office Public Lands
1,148 acres · 6 mi away
Bureau of Land Management
Open access - Army Corps of Engineers project land
Norfork Recreation Area
49,594 acres · 15.5 mi away
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Kelly's Slab
373 acres · 16.5 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - Army Corps of Engineers project land · Missouri
Norfork Recreation Area
5,098 acres · 16.9 mi away
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Loafer's Glory
2,580 acres · 24.4 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - Army Corps of Engineers project land · Missouri
Bull Shoals Recreation Area
37,466 acres · 27.5 mi away
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), record for “Bull Shoals Recreation Area” in Arkansas combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.