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Lake Ouachita

Mountain Pine, Arkansas — Garland County.

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38,214Surface acres
14Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120031867).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Ouachita is in Arkansas

The red circle marks Lake Ouachita.

Fast facts

About Lake Ouachita

  • Counties: Garland, Montgomery
  • Nearest city: Mountain Pine (about 0.4 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 22 mi from Hot Springs and 65 mi from Little Rock, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Arkansas: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Arkansas

Official AGFC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 14 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 17 campgrounds within 15 mi, 6 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil, Whorled hydrilla and Brazilian waterweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Lake Ouachita shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Brady Mountain Campground (campground)Crystal Springs Campground (campground)Joplin Campground (campground)Tompkins Bend CoE (campground)Little Fir Campground (campground)Highway 27 Campground (campground)Denby Point Campground (campground)Stephens Park (campground)Loop B (campground)Loop C (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Boat ramp (Boat launch)5Boat ramp (Boat launch)6Boat ramp (Boat launch)7Boat ramp (Boat launch)8Boat ramp (Boat launch)9Boat ramp (Boat launch)10Boat ramp (Boat launch)11Boat ramp (Boat launch)12Boat ramp (Boat launch)13Boat ramp (Boat launch)141 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
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  2. 2Boat ramp
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  3. 3Boat ramp
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  4. 4Boat ramp
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  5. 5Boat ramp
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  6. 6Boat ramp
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  7. 7Boat ramp
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  8. 8Boat ramp
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  9. 9Boat ramp
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  10. 10Boat ramp
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  11. 11Boat ramp
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  12. 12Boat ramp
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  13. 13Boat ramp
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  14. 14Boat ramp
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120031867), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Ouachita

We found 17 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Ouachita, 13 of them within 5 miles. 6 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

11 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Arkansas

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Lake Ouachita, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (34.6162, -93.4151). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Ouachita. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Ouachita

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    14 public access sites listed, 14 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.5817, -93.2667
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.6262, -93.5424
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.6333, -93.4702
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.5760, -93.4272
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.6159, -93.1782
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.6196, -93.1787
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.5696, -93.4624
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.5720, -93.4680
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.6701, -93.2260
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.6571, -93.5211
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.6890, -93.3644
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.5725, -93.2164
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.5878, -93.2570
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.5733, -93.4375

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Ouachita

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Ouachita

    How big is Lake Ouachita?

    Lake Ouachita covers about 38,214 acres in Mountain Pine, Arkansas (Garland County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Ouachita?

    Yes. 14 public trailer launches are listed: Boat ramp, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Ouachita?

    Yes. We list 17 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 13 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Ouachita?

    Lake Ouachita touches Mountain Pine in Garland County and Montgomery County, Arkansas.

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