Recreation area

Lake Ouachita Vista Overlook

Ouachita National Forest · Arkansas — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Scenic view of Lake Ouachita.  It's also one of the many points of interest along the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail. Other recreation sites in the Caddo/Womble Ranger District.

Getting there

Take U.S. 270 west from Hot Springs, AR for 22 miles; turn right (north) at sign on Forest Service Road 50 for 3-1/2 miles.

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.