If you want to enjoy a day out on the water, Jacksonville, AR, has a choice of excellent lakes for boating. Towing your boat to the best lakes in the area will be more fun in a 2022 Ford Explorer with a large cargo hold for all your equipment and a powerful engine.
1. Lake Maumelle
If you’re looking for the ultimate spot to boat, sail, and
paddle, head to West Rock Landing, 34 miles away in Roland, at 11800 Maumelle
Harbour Road. The marina will give you access to the beautiful 8,900-acre Lake
Maumelle, which hosts several sailing regattas yearly.
If you angle from your boat, the water is teeming with bass, crappie, bream,
stripers, and catfish. The marina is open Tuesday to Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6
p.m. and offers boat rentals and fishing supplies.
2. Lake Conway
The 6,700-acre Lake Conway is a short 31-mile drive from
Jacksonville. Whether you’ve got your own boat or rent one at the lake,
spending a day on Lake Conway is always a treat. Explore the banks on one of
the many well-marked water trails and fish for blue and flathead catfish,
crappie, bluegill, and bass. Several free public boat launches around the lake
and plenty of scenic picnic spots along the shores.
Take Exit 135 (Mayflower) on Interstate 40 via Arkansas Highway 365 to access
the docks on the lake’s west side, and Arkansas Highway 89 and Clinton Road
will take you to the docks on the east side. To reach the upper lake, you can
use the marked roads branching off Arkansas Highway 286.
4. Beaverfork Lake Park
The scenic 964-acre Beaverfork Lake in Beaverfork Lake Park
at 20 Kinley Drive in Conway, about 42 miles from Jacksonville, is one of the
region’s most popular recreational lakes. Pine, oak, and maple trees surround
the lake, and the boat ramps provide easy access. Anglers come to the lake to
fish for bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie from the water’s edge and boats.
There is boat access on the west end of the lake and a fishing pier on the
northwest end. The park has lovely picnic areas, grills, a concession stand,
and restroom facilities.
5. Paradise Lake
You don’t have to head out of town to enjoy a day on the water. Paradise Lake in Paradise Park right here in Jacksonville has an asphalt launching ramp and is also a great place to wet your hook. The 17.8-acre park has picnic tables, grills, restroom facilities, and ample parking. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Spend a peaceful day on your boat, enjoying the scenery, fishing, and exploring the banks of these beautiful lakes. Call Crain Ford of Jacksonville today and schedule an appointment to test drive the new 2022 Ford Explorer, the best SUV on the road and great value for money.
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