Stephens Park

$30.00/night

Overview

Located just below Blakely Mountain Dam along the shoreline Lake Hamilton is Stephens Park. This small quiet campground has great shoreline fishing access in the Stephens Park and Avery Day-use Area. There is also boat ramp access nearby for Lake Ouachita by using the Spillway Ramp and access to Lake Hamilton using the Avery Ramp. In the area is Wood Duck Slough trail and the east end of the LOViT (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail). The LOViT is a 44 mile long trail system that meanders along the south end of Lake Ouachita. 

Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

Recreation

Water skiers, jet skiers and anglers can all enjoy the crystal clear waters of the lake, while hikers enjoy the campground's location on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT), which meanders across the south end of the lake. Wildlife enthusiasts can find everything from bobcats to black bears and deer in the forested mountains surrounding the lake, and Bald eagles are often spotted in winter.

Facilities

The campground has 9 large class A sites with sewer, water, and 50 amp hookups. Other amenities include shower house and playground. 

Natural Features

Lake Ouachita is nestled in the Ouachita Mountains just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park. The pool is fed by the cool waters of the Ouachita River and extends about 30 miles over 40,000 surface acres.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101.

Nearby Attractions

Head to Hot Springs National Park and discover how it earned the nickname, "The American Spa." Or take a scenic drive through the 1.8 million-acres of Ouachita National Forest.

Camp site features

Across 9 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: all 9 sites
  • Water hookups: all 9 sites
  • Sewer hookups: all 9 sites
  • Fire pit: all 9 sites
  • Pets allowed: 6 of 9 sites
  • Longest RV: 20 ft
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Hot Springs, AR: Take US 270 west to AR-227 N/Mountain Pine Rd for 6 miles. Continue straight on Blakely Dam road through Mountain Pine and past Mountain Pine school. Stephens Park Campground will be on your left just before you get to the base of Blakely Mountain Dam.

Stay Limit

Check in from 6 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

209 reviews
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3 stars
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2 stars
9
1 stars
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Grant G
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Reviewed 10 days ago
Very peaceful and quiet! Playground could use some updating. Otherwise, it was excellent!
Jolene C
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Reviewed 10 days ago
Nice little out of the way campground, yet only about 20 minutes from Bathhouse Row. Easy access to major roads.
John R
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Reviewed 19 days ago
Could not ask for a better time. Not close to town or traffic.
Billy W
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Reviewed 19 days ago
Enjoyed our stay here. Very quiet and peaceful. Overall was a good experience. Sites were very easy to maneuver in and out of. Nice facility.
Joshua R
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Reviewed a month ago
The shower and the bathrooms. Need to be updated. Other than that, the park is really nice and quiet a great place to fish.
Lydia F
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Reviewed a month ago
Lovely place. Next trip to Hot Springs hope to stay again.
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