Bull Shoals Lake

Lead Hill Park Swim Area

Designated swim area Seasonal park
Access finding USACE lists Lead Hill among designated Bull Shoals swim areas

Public Army Corps recreation area

Water conditions Not rated here

Not determined here; follow Corps notices and posted signs

Yes. USACE names Lead Hill among Bull Shoals Lake's designated swimming areas. The park is listed open April 1 through October 31; confirm conditions before a trip.

Plan the access

Access status
USACE lists Lead Hill among designated Bull Shoals swim areas
Who can use it
Public Army Corps recreation area
Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District
Published hours
Park listed open April 1–October 31; daily beach hours are not stated
Published fees
$1 per person, up to $4 per car, or a $30 annual pass for designated swim areas, as published when checked
Reservation
No ordinary day-use reservation requirement stated
Lifeguards
Not stated on the Corps swimming page
Parking
Recreation-area parking; availability is not guaranteed
Water conditions
Not determined here; follow Corps notices and posted signs

Confirm before leaving

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Official pages and signs override this guide.

Operating season versus swimming conditions

The Corps lists Lead Hill's park season, but a published operating season does not certify water conditions. Check posted notices and use the manager's current information.

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Access facts last checked against the linked manager on 2026-08-03. This date is not a water sample or a promise of present conditions.