Venue · Fayetteville, Arkansas
Lake Wedington Recreation Area
Lake Wedington Recreation Area is an event venue in Fayetteville, Arkansas. We check its schedule nightly.
Upcoming events at Lake Wedington Recreation Area
1 event
- 8AM
Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder
Outdoor & Active:Lake Wedington Recreation Area· Fayetteville
$30-$100
Details
- Where
- Arkansas Hwy 16, 13 miles west of Fayetteville, AR, USA · Map
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Status
- Closed
- The whole recreation area, including walk-in access, has been closed since July 2, 2026 while crews work on a waterline project. The Forest Service lists no end date
- Reopening
- Not posted. Boston Mountain Ranger District: 479-667-2191. The Forest Service's alerts page is the place to watch
- Note
- The recreation-area page still shows an older "boat ramp open" box from March; the July 2 closure alert is newer and covers everything
When it's open
- Where
- Arkansas Hwy 16, about 13 miles west of Fayetteville, in the Ozark National Forest
- Who runs it
- U.S. Forest Service (not a state park)
- The lake
- 102 acres, built in the WPA era; the area is on the National Register of Historic Places
- Facilities
- 6 historic cabins, a lodge, 18 campsites with no hookups, a swimming area (no pets on the beach), an accessible fishing pier and a boat ramp with a 10 hp motor limit
- Trail
- The 7-mile North Twin hiking and mountain-bike trail
- Fees (Forest Service, as posted)
- Day use $5 a vehicle · boat launch $5 a vehicle · campsites $20 a night · cabins $80–$140 a night
- Around it
- The lake sits inside Wedington Wildlife Management Area, managed with Arkansas Game and Fish (agfc.com/wma/wedington-wma), so hunting seasons apply on the land around it
Closure from the Forest Service alert (July 2, 2026, rechecked Oct 9); facilities, fees and directions from the Forest Service's Lake Wedington Recreation Area page (updated Mar 17, 2026). Checked October 9, 2026; schedules change, and the venue's own schedule is the final word.
Good to know
Is Lake Wedington open?
No. The Forest Service closed Lake Wedington Recreation Area, walk-in access included, on July 2, 2026 for a waterline project, and hasn't posted a reopening date. Call the Boston Mountain Ranger District at 479-667-2191.
Can you swim at Lake Wedington?
Not while it's closed. When it's open there's a designated swimming area; pets aren't allowed on the beach.
How much are the Lake Wedington cabins?
$80–$140 a night as posted by the Forest Service, but the cabins are closed with the rest of the area since July 2, 2026.
Is Lake Wedington a state park?
No. It's a U.S. Forest Service recreation area in the Ozark National Forest, inside the Wedington Wildlife Management Area.
Where is Lake Wedington?
On Arkansas Hwy 16, about 13 miles west of Fayetteville.
Where else can I go near Fayetteville instead?
Devil's Den State Park (cabins and camping) and Beaver Lake's Corps parks (swim beaches) are the closest alternatives; see our state parks and lakes guides.
Where is Lake Wedington Recreation Area?
Lake Wedington Recreation Area is at Arkansas Hwy 16, 13 miles west of Fayetteville, AR, USA.
What's coming up at Lake Wedington Recreation Area?
Next up: Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder (Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 AM). the full schedule is on this page and updates nightly.
How many events does Lake Wedington Recreation Area have scheduled?
1 verified upcoming event as of October 9, 2026. Every listing is checked against the venue's own calendar before it appears.
How do I get tickets for events at Lake Wedington Recreation Area?
Each event page links to the venue's own ticket seller, and www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/recreation/lake-wedington-recreation-area lists the venue's own box office details. NWA Today never sells tickets.
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