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Near Mount Ida, Arkansas
Arrowhead Campground 
Primitive camp sites, hot showers, rest rooms. 
(870) 356-2944, (800) 538-6578 
Located on the Caddo River near Caddo Gap - 
turn at the junction of Highways 8 and 240. 
Cross over the river and take the third drive on your right. 
Visit our web site at: www.arrowheadcabinandcanoe.com
E-mail us at: arrowcab@ipa.net
Caddo River Camping & Canoe Rental, Inc.
Full service for all your floating and camping needs. Camp sites on the river.
Reserve your canoe today.   Special group rates available
Call Toll Free (888) 300-8452    Local Calls (870) 356-5336
Located at 26 HWY. 8 East, Glenwood, AR 71943
Email:  caddoriver@canoemail.com
Highway 27 Fishing Village
19 RV/Tent with electricity, water and waterfront campsites.  (870) 867-2211, 
214 Fishing Village Road,   Story, AR 71970-8111. 
Located 9 miles northeast of Mount Ida on State Hwy. 27 
on Lake Ouachita.
Joplin Trailer Park
Full RV Hookups, Shower, Laundry. 
(870) 867-2627, HC 63 Box 275 Mount Ida, AR 71957 
Located 11 miles east of Mount Ida on Hwy. 270 
(2 minutes to Lake Ouachita)
E-mail us at hdcline@Lcom.net
Little Fir Marina & RV Park (On The Lake)
Telephone:  (870) 867-3335 or Cell: (870) 867-7079

Take 27 North and Turn on to Junction 188 (Little Fir)

10 RV SITES WITH FULL HOOKUPS AVAILABLE ON THE LAKE.
INCLUDES TENT CAMPING, BAIT SHOP, MARINA AND FISHING EQUIPMENT.
 
Marilyn's R. V. Park
 Marilyn's R.V. Park - Welcome
15 RV sites (Full Hook Ups) with city water, and sewer. 
Electrical Service Available......20, 30 and 50 AMP
Dump station. Level sites.  Monthly rates available on request. 
Open all year. We take Master Card and Visa
(870) 867-0168        3551 Hwy. 270 East. Mount Ida, AR  71957
E-mail me at marilyns@ipa.net
www.mtidarvpark.com
Five minutes from Quartz Crystal Mines, Plenty of hiking and camping.
Come sail, motor boat or game fish, on beautiful Lake Ouachita
Gift shop, antique shop, restaurant and a convenience store with gas and groceries within walking distance. 
Located six miles east of Mount Ida on Hwy. 270 

 

 Kamping on Caddo
(870) 334-2700  Toll Free (800) 983-9024
NORMAN AR.
"Stay A Day or Stay A Lifetime"

Private Bath House with Showers, City Water & Sewer, Cable TV and Laundry Facility.
24 x 14 ft Cabin available which sleeps Six People.  Self Contained with Bathroom and Shower, Microwave Oven, 2 burner stove and small refrigerator. 
 
Full Hook Ups and Picnic Tables right on the River!
Gifts, Souvenirs and Supplies for Sale!!

E-mail us atkoc@windstream.net
Visit our web site at www.KOC.windstream.net  
 Ouachita River Haven Resort
Showers, toilets, grills, tables, electrical hook-ups, cabins, campsites, canoes. 
(870) 326-4941   or call toll free 877-31-HAVEN 
 E-mail: info@ouachitshaven.com
Located west of Pencil Bluff on Hwy. 88. 
122 Ouachita River Haven Road
Ouachita River Mountain Outfitters
(870) 867-4757 for Reservations
Owner:  Jann Hubbard
95 Riverside Drive
Mount Ida, AR  71957
Canoe Rentals, Riverside Camping, Shower & Restroom
River House - Sleeps 8, 2 night minimum
 Visit our web at:  www.ormo.biz
E-mail: info@ormo.biz

 

 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers     U.S. Forest Service  


 

Information about Campsite Reservations on Lake Ouachita

Approximately thirty percent of the Class A campsites on Lake Ouachita can be reserved through the National Recreation Reservation Service. You can make a reservation by calling Reserve America at their toll free number 1-877-444-6777 or use their internet site at ReserveUSA.com
The other 70% of the campground sites are on a first come - first serve basis. 
The phone numbers for information booths are listed below.

 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds on Lake Ouachita
Pleasures Are Many On Lake Ouachita!

 At 49,000 acres, Lake Ouachita is the state's largest man-made lake and is one of the cleanest lakes in the United States, according to the EPA.  The reservoir is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the shoreline covers some 970 miles.  It's home to deer, black bear and wild turkey.  Other wildlife roam the surrounding forest, and the lake provides an annual home to many wintering eagles. 
 
     Come enjoy scuba diving, skiing, sailing, camping and hiking. Visitors may choose from a variety of accommodations, from luxury lake view condominiums to rustic cabins or inexpensive motel offerings. 

      Mark Davis  of Mount Ida was named the 1995 and 1998 Bass Angler of the year and also won the prestigious 1995 Bass Masters Classic.  He calls Lake Ouachita home and gained much of his fishing experience in its waters.
 
     The Lake Ouachita project includes 66,324 total acres of land and water. Blakely Mountain Dam is located near Hot Springs and  is 1,100 feet long with an average height of 205 feet. There are 20,000 acres of land at the project which are open to the public for hunting. There are 21 recreation areas with 150 picnic sites, 1,106 campsites, 24 boat ramps and 13 swimming beaches. 
 
FOR INFORMATION:  Lake Ouachita Field Office, 1201 Blakely Dam Road,   Royal, AR 71968-9493. (501) 767-2101. 

These campgrounds are near Mount Ida.
(within 11 miles)


DENBY POINT (Near Lake Ouachita Shores Resort) - Park ID #3167
 58 RV/Tent with electricity, 9 Tent - flush toilets, water, hot showers, dump station, 4 picnic sites, playground, amphitheater, nature trails, restaurant, marina, 2 group camping areas (6-site and 7-site reservations accepted), swimming beach, lodge (open year-round) User's fee charged.
Reservations must be made by telephone. Reservation info a the top of this page.
Local information call (870) 867-4475.
LOCATION:  10 miles east of Mount Ida on Highway 270.
Reservable sites at Denby Point: 1, 2, 10, 11, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57.


JOPLIN (Near Mountain Harbor Resort) - Park ID #3232
Facilities: 40 RV/Tent with water and electricity; 23 tent, flush toilets, water, showers, boat ramp, dump station, picnic sites, beach, restaurant, marina, lodge.   Open year-round.  User's fee charged.
LOCATION: 11 miles east of Mount  Ida on U.S. 270, then 2 miles north on access road.
Reservable sites at Joplin: 10, 11, 22, 23, 24, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 45, 47, 50, 51, 54, 56, 57, 60, 64.
Local information booth call (870)867-4472


TOMPKINS BEND (Near Shangri La Resort) - Park ID #3447
Facilities: 47 RV/Tent with electricity; 16 RV/Tent with no hookups, 14 Tent, flush toilets, water, hot showers, boat ramp, dump station, amphitheater, restaurant, marina, cabins.  Open year-round. User's fee charged.
Make all reservations by phone.  See information at the top of this page.
Local info call   (870) 867-4476.
LOCATION: 10 miles east of Mount Ida on U.S. 270, then 3 miles north on access road.
Reservable sites at Tompkins Bend: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 33, 35, 37, 38, 50, 51, 52, 53, 59, 60, 61, 62.
 Non Reservable Sites on Lake Ouachita
These are within 10 miles of Mount Ida.
BIG FIR - 17 RV/Tent with no hookups 
LOCATION: 6 miles northeast of Mount Ida on State 27, 6 miles east on State 188, 
then 4 miles east on gravel road. 
FACILITIES: Vault toilets, boat ramp. (Open year-round) 
LITTLE FIR - 29 RV/Tent with water & electric. - 
LOCATION: 6 miles northeast of Mount Ida on State 27, then 9 miles east on State 188. 
FACILITIES: Flush toilets, water, paved boat ramp, trailer dump station, marina. 
(Open year-round) User's fee charged. 
Information booth  (870)867-4474.
TWIN CREEK -  15 RV/Tent with no hookups - 
LOCATION: 8 miles east of Mt. Ida on U.S. 270, then 1 mile north on access road. 
FACILITIES: Flush toilets, water, paved boat ramp, trailer dump station, swimming beach. 
Open year-round. User's fee charged. 

Send $10.00 to receive your detailed map of Lake Ouachita.
This waterproof, fishing and boating map will give you the lake depth contours,
structure, boat ramps, fishing info, and GPS points.
Send to: The Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 6, Mount Ida, AR  71957

 
U.S. Forest Service Campgrounds - Ouachita

     More than 2.5 million acres of forest land are included within the three National Forests in Arkansas. The U.S. Forest Service has developed campgrounds at scenic points in these woodlands. Most of these campgrounds are located in ruggedly beautiful mountainous terrain, and are designed to blend into the landscape to preserve the forest atmosphere. 
     There are 35 developed recreation areas, 7 scenic areas, 43 vistas, 5 float camps, 11 shooting ranges, 2 historical sites, 6 wildernesses, 1 national recreation area, and over 700 miles of trails. 
     Located in west central Arkansas and southeast Oklahoma, the forest offers visitors a myriad of opportunities for either 1-day trips or extended vacations filled with relaxation and enjoyment. 

FOR INFORMATION: Forest Supervisor, Ouachita National Forest, 
U.S.F.S. Box 1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902. (501) 321-5202, 
or contact the Ranger District for each campground.

The following U.S. Forest Service Campgrounds
are located in Montgomery County, Arkansas.
This MAP will show their locations.

ALBERT PIKE - 46 RV/Tent with no hookups
LOCATION: 5 miles southwest of Glenwood on U.S. 70, then west 13 miles on State 84 to Langley, then right on State 369 for 6.1 miles. (Caddo Ranger District, Glenwood, AR 71943, (870) 356-4186)
ATTRACTIONS: Natural pool in Little Missouri River, swimming, fishing and hiking trails.
FACILITIES: Central flush toilets, trailer dump station, showers, water.
(Partially open year-round). User's fee charged. 


BIG BRUSHY - 9 RV/Tent with no hookups
LOCATION: 16 miles west of Mount Ida on U.S. 270.
(Oden Ranger District, Oden, AR 71961, (870) 326-4322)
ATTRACTIONS: Hiking and fishing.
FACILITIES: Vault toilets, picnic shelter, playground. Some facilities are accessible to the physically challenged.   (Open all year)

CRYSTAL - 9 RV/Tent with no hookups
LOCATION: 1 mile north of Norman on State 27, then turn east for 3 miles on gravel Forest Road 177. (Caddo Ranger District, Glenwood, AR 71943, (870) 356-4186)
ATTRACTIONS: Swimming, hiking trail, scenic drives.  Nearby Collier Spring.
FACILITIES: Vault  toilets, water, picnic sites, picnic shelter.
(Open year-round)

DRAGOVER FLOAT CAMP - 7 RV/Tent with no hookups
LOCATION: 4 miles east of Sims on State 88, then south on County gravel road, 2 miles.
Oden Ranger District, Oden, AR 71961, (870) 326-4322)
ATTRACTIONS: Float fishing on Ouachita River, swimming, hiking.
FACILITIES: Vault toilets, water, picnic sites, canoe access. (Open year-round)

FULTON BRANCH FLOAT CAMP - 7 RV/Tent with no hookups
LOCATION: 1 mile northeast of Mount Ida on State 27, then north at sign for 6 miles on gravel road. Watch for signs. (Womble Ranger District, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2101)
ATTRACTIONS: Float fishing on Ouachita River, swimming, hiking.
 The Womble Trail connects to Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
FACILITIES: Vault toilets, picnic sites, canoe access. (Open year-round)

HICKORY NUT MOUNTAIN PICNIC AREA - 8 RV/Tent with no hookups
LOCATION: 13 miles east of Mount Ida on U.S. 270, then turn north at sign for 6 miles on gravel Forest Road 47. (Womble Ranger District, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2101)
ATTRACTIONS: Provides panoramic view of Lake Ouachita. 1 mile to Lake Ouachita Vista area.
FACILITIES: Flush toilets, picnic sites. (Open year-round)

RIVER BLUFF FLOAT CAMP -  7 RV/Tent with no hookups
LOCATION: 1 mile northeast of Mount Ida on State 27, then north at sign for 5 miles on gravel road. Watch for signs. (Womble Ranger District, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2101)
ATTRACTIONS: Float fishing on Ouachita River, swimming, hiking. Womble Trail connects to Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
FACILITIES: Vault toilets, picnic sites, canoe access. (Open year-round)

ROCKY SHOALS FLOAT CAMP -  7 RV/Tent with no hookups
LOCATION: 7 miles west of Mount Ida on U.S. 270, then left at the Ouachita River Bridge. Womble Ranger District, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2101)
ATTRACTIONS: Base camp for float fishing on Ouachita River, swimming, hiking.
The Womble Trail connects to Ouachita National Recreation Trail.

SHIRLEY CREEK FLOAT CAMP - 4 RV/Tent with no hookups
LOCATION: 2 miles west of Oden on State 88, then south on gravel road 7991 one mile.
Oden Ranger District, Oden, AR 71961, (870) 326-4322)
ATTRACTIONS: Float fishing on the Ouachita River, swimming, fishing, 2 miles from
Oden Rifle Range.
FACILITIES: Vault toilets, water, picnic sites, canoe access. (Open year-round)
There are no Arkansas State Park Camping Areas near Mount Ida but you can find information about them at the Arkansas State Parks Home Page.

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