Campground

Facilities

The campground consists of 63 sites with electric and water hookups. There is also a reservable group campsite that includes electrical and water hookups. The two group picnic shelters have electricity. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground and a swim beach.

Natural Features

Lake Ouachita is nestled in the Ouachita Mountains just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park. The pool is fed by the cool waters of the Ouachita River and extends about 30 miles over 40,000 surface acres.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy fishing, water skiing, hiking and boating. Scuba diving is particularly popular because of the lake's high underwater visibility. Small and rare freshwater jellyfish (non-stinging) can be found, in addition to many types of fish, including the striped bass, lazily drifting between rocks.

Bald eagles are a big attraction for bird watchers and photographers in winter months.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Management
  • Tent Only Electric
  • Group Standard Electric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Camping
  • Boating

Amenities

  • Dump Station
  • Swimming
  • Picnic Table
  • Tent Pad
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Rings
  • Electric Hookups
  • Electricity
  • Entrance Station
  • Flush Toilets
  • Grills
  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Pets Allowed
  • Shade
  • Showers
  • Tables
  • Tent Pads
  • Trailheads
  • Trailhead Parking
  • Trash Collection
  • Utility Sinks
  • Water Hookups
  • Water Hookup
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Beach Access
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Fish Cleaning Stations
  • Lake Access
  • Paved Roads
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Water Spigot
  • Waterfront Sites
  • Security Lights
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • Accessibility

Nearby Attractions

Part of the scenic 223-mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail runs just north of the lake. Here, hikers and mountain bikers can explore an array of breathtaking views in the Ouachita Mountains.

Getting Here

Latitude
34° 32' 33.0252" N
Longitude
93° 21' 15.7284" W
From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west about 15.4 miles to North Crystal Springs Road. Turn right and follow access road three miles north to the park.

Need to Know

  • No off-road vehicles allowed in park
  • 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. 

    • Contact Information

    1330 N. Crystal springs Rd.
    ROYAL, AR 71968

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

    lakeouachita@usace.army.mil

    Additional Information