About This Park
Overview
Groups and families of all sizes come to camp at Denby Point for its scenic views, year-round fishing and convenient boating facilities. The campground promises to entertain jet skiers, boaters, hikers and birders alike.
Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.
Recreation
World-class striper fishing brings crowds of anglers year-round, and incredibly clear waters attract scuba divers, hoping to explore the flooded forests and mountain valleys below the lake’s surface.
Hikers take pleasure in the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT), which lines the southern end of the lake.
Facilities
The campground consists of 67 sites including 58 with electric and water hookups. The two group campsites also have electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp and a swim beach.
Natural Features
Lake Ouachita sits in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, just 28 miles west of Hot Springs National Park. The lake stems from the Ouachita River and boasts 692 miles of shoreline and over 40,000 surface acres.
Nearby Attractions
Explore Ouachita National Forest’s 1.8 million acres, surrounding Lake Ouachita and extending across central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101.
Quick Information
- Type: RV Resort, National Park, Overnight Parking
- Network: Federal – Other
- Price Range: $15-35
- Rating: 4.488491 / 5
Amenities
- ✓ Water Hookup
- ✓ Electric Hookup
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Picnic Tables
- ✓ Grills/Fire Ring
- ✓ Fire Pit
Contact & Location
119 Ouachita Shores Parkway
Mt. Ida, AR 71957
Phone: 870-867-4475
Email: lakeouachita@usace.army.mil
Book This Park
Located in Mt. Ida, AR, this park puts you within easy reach of local attractions and regional highlights. Facilities are basic — bring what you need and expect a more self-sufficient camping experience. Pets are welcome here, which is a meaningful detail for travelers who don't leave their dogs at home.