Lake Ouachita

Us Army Corps of Engineers, 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.

Camping and Day Use

Nearby Activities

Biking
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
Other Recreation Concession Site
Picnicking
Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Directions

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

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