Brady Mountain

BRADY MOUNTAIN

Overview

Brady Mountain Campground delights visitors with its family-friendly facilities, fabulous views and idyllic placement on Arkansas's Lake Ouachita. The lake attracts visitors who come for the crystal clear waters and bountiful fishing opportunities.

Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

Facilities

All 74 campsites have electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground, and a swim beach.

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 692 miles of shoreline with 178 islands.

Recreation

A unique way to explore 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 to see incredible geologic features as it stretches from the Spillway Recreation Area to Brady Mountain Recreation Area.

Hikers enjoy the scenic land-based nature trail accessible from the campground. Boating, fishing and scuba diving among the remains of the flooded mountain valley are also popular here.

Nearby Attractions

Head to Hot Springs National Park and enjoy a traditional bath or modern spa experience with the natural spring water.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101.

Important Notices

No off-road vehicles allowed
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.
Check-Out time is 4pm and Check-In time is 6pm
Camper Self-Check In Cards are located at the entrance of the campground. Please grab a card apon entry, fill it out and attach it to your campsite post. A ranger will verify the information written on the card later and check you in.
Campsites do not have water hookups. You will need to fill your water tank near the entrance at the dump station before proceeding to your campsite.

Available Activities

Swimming Site - Swimming Site
Camping - Camping
Boating - Boating
Canoeing - Canoeing
Biking - Biking
Day Use Area - Day Use Area
Fishing - Fishing
Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned - Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
Kayaking - Kayaking
Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
Photography - Photography
Sailing - Sailing
Scuba Diving - Scuba Diving
Swimming - Swimming
Tubing - Tubing
Water Access - Water Access
Water Skiing - Water Skiing
Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
Water Sports - Water Sports
Water Activities - Water Activities
Snorkeling - Snorkeling
Skiing - Skiing
Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
Picnicking - Picnicking
Motor Boat - Motor Boat
Jet Skiing - Jet Skiing
Hiking - Hiking
Birding - Birding
Amphitheater - Amphitheater

Directions

From Hot Springs, AR: Take US 270 west approximately 10 miles to Brady Mountain Access Road. Turn right and follow access road 6 miles north to the park.

Contact Information

Phone: 501-760-1146

110 Brady Mountain Overlook
ROYAL, AR 71968

Rental Options

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