Lake Ouachita

Overview

Lake Ouachita is managed by Us Army Corps of Engineers and is located near Mountain Pine, Arkansas. Lake Ouachita, AR is located on the Ouachita River near the resort spa of Hot Springs. Its crystal-clear waters make the lake a popular site for scuba diving. There are numerous camping, fishing and swimming opportunities at the lake as well as concessions with marinas, motels, restaurants and horseback riding. There is a boating trail for viewing geological formations on the shoreline.

Things to Do at Lake Ouachita

Camping Opportunities

Lake Ouachita offers 13 campgrounds with various amenities and settings. From developed campgrounds with full facilities to primitive backcountry sites, there are options for every camping style.

Avery

Price:
$50 per night
Rating:
4.0 stars (1 reviews)

Brady Mountain

Price:
$16 - $50 per night
Rating:
4.3 stars (487 reviews)

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Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Lake Ouachita include:

Nearby Activities

Plan Your Visit

Reservation Tips

Lake Ouachita is a popular destination. Campground reservations typically open several months in advance. For peak season visits, book as early as possible. Check individual facility pages for specific booking windows and availability.

Getting There

From Hot Springs, AR, 13 miles, west on Highway 270 and north on Highway 227.

GPS Coordinates: 34.57237500000000, -93.18708500000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: (501) 767-2101

Additional Information:

Additional Information

All Facilities & Activities

Campgrounds (13)

Avery

From $50/night 4.0 stars

Brady Mountain

From $16/night 4.3 stars

Brady Mountain Day-Use

From $50/night 1.0 stars

Crystal Springs (AR)

From $14/night 4.4 stars

Crystal Springs (AR) Day-Use

From $50/night 4.3 stars

Denby Point

From $14/night 4.5 stars

Joplin

From $16/night 4.2 stars

Little Fir

From $20/night 3.8 stars

Stephens Park

From $30/night 4.4 stars

Spillway (Lake Ouachita)

From $30/night

Stephens Park Day-Use

From $50/night

Tompkins Bend

From $14/night 4.5 stars

Tompkins Bend Day-Use

From $50/night 5.0 stars

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