Welcome To Lake Ouachita
Welcome to the beautiful waters of Lake Ouachita! Nestled in the Ouachita
Mountains just 10 miles
west of Hot Springs Arkansas, Lake Ouachita provides the perfect getaway from
the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are looking for quiet
relaxation or need a little adventure, Lake Ouachita is the place for you. 
Built
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1946 and 1954 as part of a flood
control, hydropower, and navigation project, authorized purposes now also include
recreation, water supply, and fish and wildlife management. The
land surrounding Lake Ouachita is part of the Ouachita National Forest, which
encompasses 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma.
Approximately 1.2 million people visit Lake Ouachita each year. With
40,000 acres of water and 20,000 acres of public land, Ouachita offers an abundance
of recreational opportunities. The Corps of Engineers maintains over
1100 campsites and 18 boat ramps on Lake Ouachita. Boating, fishing,
scuba diving and island camping are especially popular here.
Facts about Lake Ouachita:
- 690 miles of shoreline
- Over 200 islands
- 20 Corps recreation areas
- 9 Marinas, 1 State Park
- Crystal clear, cool and clean water
- World class striper fishing
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Lake Ouachita Field Office
1201 Blakely Dam Road
Royal AR 71968-9493
Phone: 501-767-2101
FAX: 501-767-4952 |
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Camping Reservations:
1-877-444-6777
www.recreation.gov
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Ouachita News
Lake Ouachita Recreation Area 2010 Campground Schedule
Jan 19 2010
Lake Ouachita Recreation Area
Campground Schedule
2010
As of 12 March, the 2010 Campground Schedule will be as follows. Comfort stations will be open and available to the public for use. All campsites are on a first-come first-serve basis, sites must be occupied every 24 hours to remain in compliance with Title 36.
Stephens Park: Remain open with all facilities available. Summer fees will be applied to each site.
Spillway Park: Closed September 21, 2009 for waterline repairs. Tentatively scheduled to re-open May 2010.
Brady Mountain: Campsites 1-27 and campsites 66-74 will open for camping. As additional sites are needed, campsites 28-65 will be made available, but as the need is reduced, this area will be closed again until 1 May 2010. Summer fees will be applied to each site.
Crystal Springs: Campsites 1-37 will be open for camping. As additional sites are needed, campsites 38-74 will be made available, but as the need is reduced, this area will be closed again until 1 May 2010. Summer fees will be applied to each site.
Joplin: Campsites 1-45 will be open for camping. As additional sites are needed, campsites 46-63 will be made available, but as the need is reduced, this area will be closed again until 1 May 2010. Summer fees will be applied to each site.
Tompkins Bend: Campsites 31-77 will be open for camping. As additional sites are needed, campsites 17-30 will be made available, then campsites 1-15, but as the need is reduced, these areas will be closed until 1 May 2010. Summer fees will be applied to each site.
Denby Point: Campsites 16-67 will remain open for camping until 1 May 2010, when all campsites will be available for use. As additional sites are needed, campsites 1-15 will be made available, but as the need is reduced, these sites will be closed until 1 May 2010. Summer fee will be applied to each site.
Lena Landing, Twin Creek, Little Fir will remain open and summer fees will be applied to each site. Restroom facilities and trash collection will be available, 12 March to 11 September 2010. Summer fees will be applied to each site.
Big Fir, Washita, Irons Fork, Cedar Fourche, Buckville, Avant and Rabbit Tail will remain open, but services will be limited, trash collection and restroom cleaning will begin 1 April and end 11 September 2010. Campers will be issued permits to camp, at no cost, in these areas.
