Trout fishing is only one part of the Lakes & Rivers scene around Mountain View. There's the scenery itself, featuring some of the most beautiful bluffs in all of the Ozarks. Others remember the river by the thin layer of fog suspended delicately above the stream each morning around sunrise.

Canoes, Kayaks & Rafts
There are numerous ways to get to know the White River. One option--and the choice of thousands of vacationers every year--is to hire a guide and a johnboat, relax in a deck chair, and head for a fishing hole. Another is to emulate the annual Boy Scout pilgrimage by putting a canoe in at Bull Shoals State Park and paddling like crazy all the way to Batesville--a distance of 120 miles. Canoeing, rafting and kayaking are popular on the river and creeks and allow a relaxed way to explore the nooks and crannies of the river as you float downstream.

No matter how they get on the river, visitors need to remember that the stream is subject to sudden fluctuations because of power generation at the dam. When all the turbines are in operation, the White River can become bank-full and very swift.

Summertime Swimming Holes
Swimming holes abound in this Ozark Mountain area and one of the finest is in the recreation area of Blanchard Springs Caverns. Located near the overnight campground, the swimming area features crystal clear water, towering rock bluffs, and a rock beach to catch a bit of sun.