# Newland's Lodge

> Newland's Lodge is a riverfront group of 8 independently owned vacation rentals (5 four-bedroom cabins and 3 units in the historic lodge) at 295 River Road in Lakeview, Arkansas, on the White River about a mile and a half below Bull Shoals Dam. Guests share a private boat dock, ramp and covered slips, and book directly with each owner. Bill Newland started guiding float and fishing trips here in 1954.

Address: 295 River Road, Lakeview, AR 72642 (on the White River below Bull Shoals Dam)
Office phone: (870) 431-5678. Email: newlandslodging@gmail.com
Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM. No pets.
Website: https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/

## How booking works
Each rental is independently owned. Guests book directly with that rental's owner (phone or the owner's booking link below). The site's request form sends a specific-cabin request only to that cabin's owner, and a "not sure" request to every owner with room. Newland's adds no booking fees.

## Rentals
- [Cabin 1](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/cabin-1): owner Ted & Elaine 785-341-6698; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, Sleeps 15; From $325/night; book: https://newlandswhiteriverlodges.lodgify.com/en/cabin1
- [Cabin 2](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/cabin-2): owner Andy 318-245-4793; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, Sleeps 8; About $248–$423/night; book: https://evolve.com/vacation-rentals/us/ar/lakeview/528226
- [Cabin 3](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/cabin-3): owner Andy 318-245-4793; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, Sleeps 10; About $312/night; book: https://evolve.com/vacation-rentals/us/ar/lakeview/546632
- [Cabin 4 · The Boathouse](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/white-river-cabin-rental-the-boathouse): owner Mike 928-301-9858; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, Sleeps 10; $350/night; book: https://theboathouseatbullshoals.com/book
- [Cabin 5](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/cabin-5): owner Sammy & Nancy 214-621-3637; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, Sleeps 8; From $297/night; book: https://newlandswhiteriverlodges.lodgify.com/en/cabin5
- [White River Lodge, Unit 1](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/properties#unit-1): owner Adam 870-321-5309; 1 bedroom, Sleeps 6; About $236/night; book: https://www.campspot.com/book/copperjohnresort/site/40785
- [White River Lodge, Unit 2](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/properties#unit-2): owner Adam 870-321-5309; 2 baths, Sleeps 6; About $267/night; book: https://www.campspot.com/book/copperjohnresort/site/40701
- [White River Lodge, Unit 3](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/properties#unit-3): owner Adam 870-321-5309; 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 6; About $267/night; book: https://www.campspot.com/book/copperjohnresort/site/40702

## Key facts
- Bull Shoals Dam: About 1.5 miles upstream, a 7-minute drive
- Trout: Rainbow and brown, stocked since 1955
- You'll need: Arkansas fishing license + trout permit
- Water temperature: Cold all year, about 50–62°F most days
- Is the water on?: SWPA schedule or 866-494-1993
- State park: Bull Shoals-White River, 3 minutes away

## Drive times from Newland's
- Bull Shoals-White River State Park: about 0.8 miles, 3 min
- Bull Shoals Dam: about 2.1 miles, 7 min
- Mountain Home (downtown): about 16 miles, 32 min
- Cotter: about 17 miles, 34 min
- Branson, MO: about 81 miles, 1 hr 50 min
- Springfield, MO: about 124 miles, 2 hr 45 min
- Little Rock: about 148 miles, 3 hr 40 min
- Baxter County Airport (BPK), Mountain Home: about 10 miles, 23 min
- Branson Airport (BKG): about 84 miles, 2 hr 10 min
- Springfield-Branson National (SGF): about 132 miles, 2 hr 55 min
- Northwest Arkansas National (XNA): about 138 miles, 3 hr 5 min
- Clinton National, Little Rock (LIT): about 152 miles, 3 hr 45 min

## Location and getting here
Q: Where is Newland's Lodge?
A: At 295 River Road, Lakeview, Arkansas 72642, on the White River about a mile and a half below Bull Shoals Dam. It's about 3 minutes from Bull Shoals-White River State Park and about 30 minutes from Mountain Home.

Q: How far is Newland's Lodge from Bull Shoals Dam?
A: About 1.5 miles downstream as the crow flies, or a 7-minute drive of about 2 miles.

Q: What's the nearest airport to Newland's Lodge?
A: Baxter County Airport (BPK) in Mountain Home is about 23 minutes away. The nearest larger airports are Branson (BKG, about 2 hours 10 minutes), Springfield-Branson National (SGF, about 3 hours) and Northwest Arkansas National (XNA, about 3 hours). Little Rock (LIT) is about 3 hours 45 minutes.

Q: What is there to do near Bull Shoals Dam besides fishing?
A: Bull Shoals-White River State Park has trails, camping and boat, canoe and kayak rentals. You can visit the dam overlook and visitor center, boat Bull Shoals Lake, tour Bull Shoals Caverns and Mountain Village 1890, spend a day at Cotter's Big Spring Park, or paddle the Buffalo National River. MountainHomeArkansas.com lists local attractions, restaurants and this week's events.

## Booking and the cabins
Q: How do I book a cabin at Newland's Lodge?
A: Each of the 8 rentals is owned by a different family, and you book directly with that owner. Open a cabin's page and use its booking button, or call the owner. Not sure which cabin fits? Send one request with your dates and group size and it goes to every owner with room at the same time. Newland's adds no booking fees.

Q: Is Newland's Lodge a resort?
A: It started in 1954 as Bill Newland's float-and-fishing business and grew into a riverfront fishing resort. Today its cabins and lodge units belong to different owners who share the grounds, the private dock and the boat ramp, so it works like a small resort where you book with each owner.

Q: How many people can stay at Newland's Lodge?
A: The 8 rentals sleep about 69 people in all. The 5 four-bedroom cabins sleep 8 to 15 each (Cabin 1 is the biggest), and the 3 lodge units sleep up to 6 each. Reunions and fishing groups can rent several side by side and share the dock.

Q: How much does a cabin cost per night?
A: Each owner sets their own rates. Listed nightly rates run from about $236 to $423, depending on the rental and the dates. Check the owner's booking page for the exact total for your stay.

Q: What are the check-in and check-out times?
A: Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM. Your cabin's owner confirms the details for your stay.

Q: Are pets allowed?
A: No. Pets aren't allowed in any of the Newland's rentals.

Q: Do the cabins have kitchens?
A: Yes. The rentals have fully equipped kitchens, so you can cook your catch or feed a big group, and the cabins have fireplaces and grills. Each cabin's page lists its own amenities.

## Fishing the White River
Q: What kind of trout are in the White River below Bull Shoals Dam?
A: Rainbow and brown trout. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has stocked the Bull Shoals tailwater regularly since 1955.

Q: Do I need a fishing license and a trout permit?
A: Yes. Anyone 16 or older needs an Arkansas fishing license, plus a trout permit to fish the tailwater below Bull Shoals Lake. Nonresidents can buy a 1-day ($15), 3-day ($30) or annual ($60) license and a $20 trout permit; residents pay $10.50 and $10. Buy them online from the AGFC.

Q: How many trout can I keep below Bull Shoals Dam?
A: From the dam to Norfork Access, the 2026 limit is 2 rainbow trout a day, 14 inches or shorter, and every other trout must be released. Parts of the river near the dam are catch-and-release or closed at certain times of year. Check the current AGFC regulations before you fish.

Q: How do I know if Bull Shoals Dam is generating?
A: Check the Southwestern Power Administration's generation schedule or call 866-494-1993. MountainHomeArkansas.com also shows today's schedule and live river levels, updated every 30 minutes. The river can rise quickly once generation starts.

Q: How cold is the White River below Bull Shoals Dam?
A: Cold all year: about 50 to 62°F on most days, according to the USGS gauge about half a mile from Newland's. Bring layers for the boat, even in summer.

Q: Can I fish from the property?
A: Yes. The grounds run down to the White River for bank fishing, and some cabins have porches you can walk off to reach the water. Wade only when the river is low and the dam isn't generating.

## The dock and the river
Q: Can I bring my own boat to Newland's Lodge?
A: Yes. Newland's has its own private boat ramp, dock and covered slips for Newland's owners and guests only, so you can launch and tie up steps from your cabin. Ask your cabin's owner about a slip for your dates.

Q: Can you swim off the Newland's dock?
A: No. Swimming isn't allowed at the dock. The water below Bull Shoals Dam stays cold all year, and its depth and current change quickly when the dam releases water.

## Things to do nearby
MountainHomeArkansas.com is the local guide to the Bull Shoals, Mountain Home and Twin Lakes area: attractions, events, live lake levels and dam generation, and local businesses. Start at https://mountainhomearkansas.com/
- [Live lake levels & dam generation](https://mountainhomearkansas.com/lake-levels): Is the water on? Today's Bull Shoals Dam generation schedule and White River conditions, updated every 30 minutes.
- [Things to do near Bull Shoals](https://mountainhomearkansas.com/attractions): Caverns, the dam visitor center, state parks, marinas, trails and more.
- [Events this week](https://mountainhomearkansas.com/events): Festivals, live music, markets and fishing events around the Twin Lakes.
- [Lakeview, Arkansas guide](https://mountainhomearkansas.com/towns/lakeview): Our hometown: local businesses, events and outdoor recreation.
- [White River visitor guide](https://mountainhomearkansas.com/explore/white-river): Public access, guides, camping and how the dam-controlled river changes.
- [Fishing the Twin Lakes & White River](https://mountainhomearkansas.com/activities/fishing): Trout, bass and striper trips, licenses and water conditions.
- [Local restaurants & businesses](https://mountainhomearkansas.com/directory): Where to eat, fly shops, guides, groceries and services nearby.

## Pages
- [Home](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/)
- [Compare all rentals](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/our-cabins)
- [White River below Bull Shoals Dam: area and fishing guide](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/white-river-below-bull-shoals-dam)
- [FAQ](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/faq)
- [Directions and contact](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/contact)
- [History since 1954](https://newlandslodgeonthewhite.com/about)