Falling Stars at Bull Shoals Lake · 25 minutes to the White River · The Trout Capital of the USA · Oakland, Arkansas
The White River below Bull Shoals Dam is called the Trout Capital of the USA for a reason — cold, clean tailwater that produces trophy browns and rainbows year-round. Falling Stars is 25 minutes from the river, with six glamping domes on the lake side of the equation. Fish the river by day, come back to a private hot tub, a real bed, and stargazing skies at night.
Built for anglers who chase trout
- 25 minutes to prime tailwater. Direct drive to Cotter and the White River trout section — no long backroads, no lodging shuffle mid-trip.
- Central to three fisheries. White River trout to the west, Bull Shoals bass right at the door, Norfork tailwater trout to the east. Chase a different species each day without changing basecamp.
- Real recovery for long fishing days. Private hot tub on every deck. Full kitchens. A quiet dark-sky night before dawn on the river.
- Room for the party. Six glamping domes sleeping 4–8 each. Bring the fishing buddies, share the guide fee, split the cost.
About the White River trout fishery
The White River below Bull Shoals Dam is one of the top trout rivers in North America. Cold tailwater from the dam holds year-round trout of trophy size — rainbows are the bread and butter, with brown trout reaching 20+ pounds not uncommon. The Norfork tailwater a few miles east is another prime beat. Cotter, Arkansas — 25 minutes from Falling Stars — bills itself as the Trout Capital of the USA, and the town lives up to it: guide services, fly shops, boat launches, and river access all within a short drive.
Cotter Trout Festival (May)
Every May, Cotter hosts the Trout Festival at Big Spring Park on the White River. Fly-fishing demos, gear vendors, food, live music, and a family-friendly festival right on the water. If you’re building a trip around it, book the domes early — festival weekend fills lodging along the White River corridor first.
The domes at Falling Stars
Six climate-controlled geodesic domes, each with a private hot tub on the deck. Lake views on the lakefront domes; forest and canyon views on the others. Sleeps 4–8 depending on the dome. Full kitchens, real beds, quiet nights. Easy morning drive to the river.
