Nestled between scenic pine and oak-clad mountains in the northeast corner of the Ouachita National Forest is Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. The serene 18-acre lake is noted for its swimming and fishing opportunities only 38 miles west of Little Rock. Lake Sylvia Recreation Area and Camp Ouachita are now managed by the Arkansas State Parks.

Lake Sylvia is now managed by Arkansas State Parks. The trail system around Lake Sylvia offers the visitor an opportunity to enjoy an easy nature walk with interpretive signs or venture to the Ouachita National Recreation Trail for a backpackers experience. The Trees of the Forest interpretive trail is an accessible trail for the physically disabled visitors. Each interpretive sign features information on the variety of tree species found in the area. Each sign also offers the text in Braille format. Another interpretive trail, the Wildlife Trail, offers information identifying the common wildlife species in the area. The trail loops through part of the Chinquapin Mountain Walk-in Turkey Area, which also connects with the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. The Lake Sylvia Spur Trail is an additional access provided for the hikers to connect with the Ouachita National Recreation Trail from the Lake Sylvia Recreation Area.

Nestled between scenic pine and oak-clad mountains in the northeast corner of the Ouachita National Forest is Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. The serene 18-acre lake is noted for its swimming and fishing opportunities only 38 miles west of Little Rock.<a href="https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/lake-sylvia-recreation-area" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Lake Sylvia Recreation Area and Camp Ouachita are now managed by the Arkansas State Parks. </a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5084315.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Lake Sylvia Trails</a>

Lake Sylvia is managed by Arkansas State Parks.

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