Lake Ouachita State Park
Lake Ouachita State Park
Nature

Clear-water reservoir state park in the Ouachita Mountains — supports freshwater ecology, geology of the Ouachita uplift, and outdoor recreation studies.

What families say
This park is a hit for its calm, scenic setting with clear water, easy pull-off lake views, and plenty of hands-on options like kayaking, pedal boats, fishing, and hiking trails right from the campground. Families report clean bathrooms/showers and cozy camper cabins (queen bed plus bunks, screened porch), making an overnight or multi-day stay easy, and Hot Springs and Lake Catherine State Park are both close by for extra day-trip stops. Just plan around spotty cell service (AT&T especially) and unsecured park WiFi, and know this is more of a nature-and-water-activity destination than a structured educational site.
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5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956
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