Joplin
Lake Ouachita
Joplin Campground on Lake Ouachita is an excellent destination for pristine lakefront camping. Joplin is perched on a slender peninsula with plenty of attractive scenic views of the water and surrounding mountain terrain.
World-class striper fishing goes on in the lake, and wildlife watchers can find everything from bobcats to rare freshwater jellyfish.
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All 59 campsites have electric hookups, but keep in mind the spaces are small and unpaved. Campsite pad lengths vary greatly from site to site due to the terrain. No campsite lengths are posted on the website due to the varianciances of camper slidout configurations and the visitor trailer towing skills. For questions contact the fee booth at 870-867-4472. Water hookups are not available, but a water faucet is located in each loop. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp and a swim beach.
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.
Campsites 35 through 63 do not have a level developed pad and is still natural uneven terrain. Use caution when reserving these sites because large camping untis may not fit on site.
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.
Natural Features
Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains of Central Arkansas, Lake Ouachita spans a surface area of over 40,000 acres, making it the biggest lake completely within the state of Arkansas.
The region has a climate with four seasons. Spring and fall are mild, summer is hot and humid, and winter is variable with temperatures ranging from below freezing on up to the 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nearby Attractions
Head to Hot Springs National Park and discover how it earned the nickname, "The American Spa." Or take a scenic drive through the 1.8 million-acres of Ouachita National Forest.
Boat rentals, horseback riding rentals and the Hickorynut Mountain Vista are not far from the campground.
Recreation
Prized as one of the clearest lakes in the nation, Ouachita Lake is ideal for scuba diving.
Visitors also enjoy hiking, biking, scenic driving, water skiing, fishing and hunting, as well.
Contact Information
Physical
303 Campground Rd. Mt. Ida AR 71957
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 870-867-4472
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Hot Springs, Arkansas: Take US 270 west for 23.5 miles to Mountain
Harbor Road. Turn right and follow access road three miles north to the park.
Available Campsites
- Site 47, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop A, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 32, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 39, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 61, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop A, Type Rv Electric
- Site 56, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop A, Type Rv Electric
- Site 14, Loop A, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 44, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 60, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 52, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 62, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 63, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop A, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 38, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop A, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 19, Loop A, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 42, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 21, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 03, Loop A, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 48, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop B, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 15, Loop A, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 51, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 08, Loop A, Type Rv Electric
- Site 25, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 17, Loop A, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 54, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop A, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 43, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop A, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 22, Loop B, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 05, Loop A, Type Rv Electric
- Site 10, Loop A, Type Rv Electric
- Site 12, Loop A, Type Rv Electric
- Site 27, Loop B, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 31, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 20, Loop B, Type Rv Electric
- Site 37, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop A, Type Rv Electric
- Site 53, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
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