Waveland Park

WAVELAND PARK

Overview

Waveland Park Campground is located on the beautiful Blue Mountain Lake near Waveland, Arkansas.

Visitors are greeted with shaded campsites, spectacular scenery and many outdoor recreation opportunities. Blue Mountain Lake provides the ideal spot to get away from it all, relax and enjoy fishing, boating, hunting, hiking and more.

Facilities

Visitors can select from 51 shaded campsites (all reservable) with electric and water hookups, as well as one group picnic shelter for day use that can accommodate up to 150 people.

Additional amenities include hot showers and a dump station. Anglers and boaters are attracted to the boat ramp and fish cleaning station.

Natural Features

Blue Mountain Lake is situated in the shadow of Mt. Magazine, the highest mountain in Arkansas and the tallest between the Rockies and Alleghenies.

Farmland, rolling green mountains and two national forests surround the lake, adding to the natural beauty of the area. The lake shore consists of mixed pine and hardwood forests, wetlands and grasslands, which provide habitat for many native wildlife species.

Recreation

Families, anglers, boaters, hikers, water skiers and hunters are drawn to the lake for its recreational activities. Forests around the lake are also open to hunting. The lakeshore around Waveland Park Campground provides prime bank fishing opportunities for crappie, largemouth and white bass, bream and catfish. Families can make use of the playground and the shady, cypress tree-lined swimming area, as well as the amphitheater, which provides educational programs. The J. Perry Mikels Blue Mountain Special Use Area on the west end of the lake has a world-class bird dog field trial area that attracts visitors from throughout the United States and several other countries. Anyone may use the facilities to train dogs.

Nearby Attractions

The lake is situated between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forest, and Mt. Magazine State Park is within a 30-minute drive. Additional information for local attractions is available at chambers of commerce in nearby towns.

Important Notices

We have combined the Waveland and Outlet gatehouses to more efficiently serve you. We are using the Outlet area gatehouse only. It is located at the top of the hill directly in front of the project office.
All sites are reservable.
Park attendants are on duty from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Certain areas of the lake and parks may close due to high lake levels or storm damage
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Available Activities

SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
HUNTING - Hunting
FISHING - Fishing
CAMPING - Camping
BOATING - Boating

Directions

From Booneville, Arkansas, follow State Highway 10 east for 17 miles to Waveland. Turn right on State Highway 309 and drive for one mile. Turn right again onto Waveland Park Road and continue another mile to Blue Mountain Dam, then follow signs into the park.

Contact Information

Phone: 479-947-2101

10152 OUTLET PARK ROAD
HAVANA, AR 72842-

Rental Options

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Available Campsites

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