FAQ and Helpful links​

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• Do I have to show up at 10 am for my weekend boat rental?

  • No, you have your rental for your full allotted time, and you are able to show up when you want. ​However, we do ask that if you are going to be 1+ hours late you give us a call and let us know.

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• I am not born before January 1, 1986. How do I rent a boat?​

  • You can get your boating safety certificate online and we accept the certificate from any state. Visit https://www.boat-ed.com for more info. 

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• Do you sell fishing licenses?

  • No, we do not but you can now take care of it online! Visit https://www.AGFC.com

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• What are your rental times?

  •  10-2 or 2:30-6:30 for a half day and 10-6 for a full day.​

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• Do you rent Jetskis or personal watercraft?

  • No, we only rent pontoon boats.​

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• Do you rent ski-boats or fishing boats?

  • No, we only rent pontoons ​but we have some that you are able to tube behind and some you can fish from.​​

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• Do you have live bait?

  • We sell worms and the next closest location to us for more options in the ​Beaver Dam Store.

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• Do you rent paddle boards or kayaks?

  • No, we do not but Float Eureka that is located right inside Eureka Springs (12 miles from us)​ does. You can visit their website at https://www.floateurekasprings.com/.

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• Can I buy beer on Sunday?

  • Yes, but it must be consumed on the premises. You are not allowed to leave with it.​

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• How do I get in contact or reserve a site at the Starkey Campground?

  • All reservations for camping can be made by going to the following website https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233277?q=Starkey%20Campground.​

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• Do children count towards boat capacity?

  • Yes, children are counted towards the total capacity.​

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• What lodging options are located near you?

  • The closest lodging options to Starkey Marina are​

    • Pointe West Resort​ (5 miles)

    • Lakeshore Cabins on Beaver Lake (2.3 miles)

    • Beaver Lake Cottages (1.7 miles)

    • Beaver Lake View Resort (1.4 miles)

    • Beaver Lake Log Cabins (1.4 miles)

    • Anderson Acres Bed & Breakfast (0.6 miles)

    • Lake Forest Luxury Log Cabin (3.7 miles)

    • Beaver Lake Villas (0.5 miles)

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• Can I have extra time on my boat rental if I show up late?

  • No, we have set time limits for each of our rental times so that we have appropriate time to clean and prepare for other rentals or closing. ​

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• About our food options.

  • All our pizzas are 12 inches.​

  • The pizzas come pre-cheesed and pre-sauced.

  • There is no gluten free crust.

  • Bone in wings take twice as long to cook.

  • There is no charge for additional pizza toppings.

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• Can I get a covered overnight slip?

  • No, all of our overnight slips are uncovered.​ They are 24' and $15/night.​

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• Can I rent a boat overnight?

  • Yes, if you meet the requirements of having a covered slip to keep it in and the location must be pre-approved by us. ​The pricing for each "overnight" is equivalent to a half day charge for your chosen boat. Please email us if you wish to set up an overnight rental at fun@starkeymarina.net!​

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