Overview

Natural Features:

Lake Ouachita sits in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park. The lake stems from the Ouachita River and boasts 690 miles of shoreline and 40,000 surface acres.

Recreation:

World-class striper fishing brings crowds of anglers year-round, and incredibly clear waters attract scuba divers, hoping to explore the flooded forests and mountain valleys below the lake's surface.

Hikers take pleasure in the Vista Trail, which lines the southern end of the lake.

Facilities:

The campground consists of 67 sites including 58 with electric hookups. The two group campsites also have electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp and a swim beach.

Nearby Attractions:

Explore Ouachita National Forest's 1.8 million acres, surrounding Lake Ouachita and extending across central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma.

A unique way to see the lake is to follow the Geo-Float Trail, coined as the first water-based interpretive trail included in the National Trails System. The self-guided boat tour leads visitors on a 16-mile trip through incredible geologic features, from Spillway Recreation area to Brady Mountain.