Lake Maumelle

The 8,900-acre Lake Maumelle is a man-made body of water in Pulaski County, central Arkansas, in the United States. It serves as one of Little Rock, Arkansas's main sources of drinking water. The lake was built in the late 1950s; work to dam the Big Maumelle River started in 1956, and water started flowing into the system in 1958. There are trails you can stroll around the lake to get a perspective of it from land, and the 8,900-acre lake has a 70-mile shoreline. Highway 10 has a few of these trailheads.

Central Arkansas's primary source of drinking water is this artificial lake. Although swimming is prohibited in Lake Maumelle, boaters and anglers enjoy the spotless water. On the south and west shores of the lake are the two public boat launches. Among the most often caught fish are bass, crappie, and catfish. Lake Maumelle is one of the best lakes to visit in Arkansas.

Every year, sailing competitions are held at the Grand Maumelle Sailing Club. The Ouachita National Recreational Trail crosses the lake's northern end and provides breathtaking lake vistas. There are many more paths to explore at the nearby Pinnacle Mountain State Park.

Location: Pulaski County, central Arkansas