Lake Ouachita


Lake Ouachita lies in the eastern section of the Ouachita National Forest in Garland and Montgomery counties in Arkansas. Its southern border is about 15 miles from Hot Springs, Arkansas, the closest metro area. It covers 66,324 acres with over 600 miles of shoreline. The average depth is 50 feet, but can reach 200 feet deep. It is the biggest lake in Arkansas and one of the cleanest lakes in the U.S. The Corps of Engineers oversees Lake Ouachita and its shoreline. The Ouachita River feeds Lake Ouachita. There are over 200 islands in the lake and standing timber in the lakebed. Some of the trees when Lake Ouachita was impounded were over 60 feet tall. Lake Ouachita sees over eight million visitors a year.  More Lake Information

Lake Ouachita Vacation Rentals and Cabins


Riverglen Ouachita River National Forest Family Vacation Getaway Cabin Rentals

A private, gated, family-owned property for rent ft. Cabin w/ 45 Acres of River, Bluff Lookout & Manicured Trails deep in the Ouachita National Forest. Conveniently located on Highway 270 West, 45 minutes from Hot Springs, Arkansas. Near Pencil...

Lake Ouachita Camping


Crystal Springs Campground

Crystal Springs Campground is located on the Arkansas shoreline of Lake Ouachita. There are approximately 74 campsites, with the majority of them having water and electric hookups. There's also a boat ramp, a...

Joplin Recreation Area-USACE

Joplin Recreation Area-USACE is on the south side of the lake, Joplin. They offer 65 campsites with ground and pedestal grills, a concrete table, a lantern post, and shaded areas. There are no places or areas...

Highway 27 Fishing Village

Highway 27 Fishing Village is located in the Ouachita National Forest 40 miles West of Hot Springs, Arkansas. They offer campsites with electricity and water and a waterfront view. There's also a lakefront...

Denby Point Campground

The Tompkins Bend campground is close to Denby Point. It has 58 RV campsites with electricity and water, as well as 9 tent sites. Showers, flush toilets, a playground, picnic areas, pathways, and an...

Big Fir Public Use Area

Big Fir Campground is a basic campground on Lake Ouachita's northwest shore. It offers 50 non-electric campsites. Only tent camping is allowed here. There is also a boat ramp and restrooms in the park. For...

Lake Ouachita Marinas


Lake Ouachita Shores Resort Mrn

Lake Ouachita Shores Resort Mrn is located in Mt. Day, Arkansas. They offer motel rooms, small bungalows, big bungalows and boat rentals. They have 29' Aloha Party Barge with 115 hp motor with hard top and a...

Crystal Springs Resort

Crystal Springs Resort is located 15 miles west of Hot Springs. They offer a full-service marina with a snack, bait, and gift store, as well as a seasonal restaurant, a motel, several cottages with views of...

Mountain Harbor Marina

Mountain Harbor Marina is located in Mt Ida, Arkansas. They offer luxurious cabins, lake view guest rooms and boat rentals. They have a 26' Tritoon with a slide and 150 hp engine for 600$ per day. A 30'...

Brady Mountain Resort and Marina

Brady Mountain Resort and Marina is located in Royal, AR. It offers a full-service marina with a dive shop, houseboat rentals, lovely cabins, a mini-golf course, and a full-service restaurant are all...

Echo Canyon Resort

Echo Canyon Resort was formerly known as Spillway Resort and Marina. It offers cabin rentals, a restaurant, a boat dock, boat rentals, and a lot of family fun. If you have your own boat, you can rent a boat...

Lake Ouachita What To Do


Fox Pass Pottery

Fox Pass Pottery is a shop for all handmade potteries. They do it by hand, using wheel-thrown or hand-built construction methods, and combining all of our materials. The business owners are the ones who mix...

Gap Mercantile

Gap Mercantile is a locally-owned operated business located in Caddo Cap, Arkansas. This store will never waste your time as you will see a wide selection of gift items, souvenirs, antiques, candies, toys, and...

Diamante Country Club

Diamante Country Club is a member-owned private country club in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Club features include an award-winning 18-hole golf course, which is currently ranked No. 3 in Arkansas, as well...

Ponce De Leon Golf Course

Ponce De Leon Golf Course is considered one of the top ten golf courses in Arkansas, and In Hot Springs Village, Ponce is a favorite among low-handicap golfers. Penn Cross/Crenshaw Bent grasses are used on the...

Superior Bathhouse Brewery

The World's Only Thermal Water Beer Brewery is located inside a United States National Park and offers 18 taps of artisan beer and unique food. They have a wide variety of crafted beers. Plus, the place has...

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Lake Ouachita Weather Forecast

Friday

Decreasing Clouds

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Friday Night

Mostly Cloudy

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Saturday

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Saturday Night

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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Sunday

Partly Sunny

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Monday

Mostly Sunny

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Monday Night

Mostly Clear

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