Ozark Lake

6042 Lock and Dam Road
Ozark, AR 72949-9839

Ozark Lake extends 36 miles along the Arkansas River. The shoreline of the lake varies from steep bluffs and tree-lined banks to open farm lands and level fields. Many outdoor activities offer excellent recreational opportunities. Nine parks located along the banks of Ozark Lake offer modern amenities such as boat launching ramps, drinking water, camping areas, picnic sites and other facilities for the convenience of all.

Directions

35 miles east of Fort Smith, AR.

Reviews

Ozark Lake campground provides a peaceful and scenic camping experience along the Arkansas River with spacious, generally clean sites and friendly, helpful staff. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, river views, and convenient location near town and attractions. Common concerns include noise from frequent nearby trains and a power plant, inconsistent maintenance especially regarding grass cutting and restroom cleanliness, occasional issues with picnic tables and fire pits, presence of roaming animals, and challenges with reservations or check-in. Despite some facility aging and occasional security issues, it remains a well-liked family-friendly campground with good amenities and natural surroundings.

Scenic river and lake views

Spacious, level, and clean campsites

Friendly and helpful staff and hosts

Peaceful and quiet atmosphere

Convenient location near town and attractions

Frequent noise from nearby trains and power plant

Inconsistent maintenance of grounds and restrooms

Some sites lack shade or have shared driveways

Roaming animals and occasional disruptive campers

Reservation, check-in, and campground management issues

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Mark M

Campground:Aux Arc

Loop:B

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Nice shade, clean and it was interesting watching barges and watercraft on the river.

Dixie H

Campground:Aux Arc

Loop:E

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Reviewed 10 days ago

great sites clean great view

Davalene W

Campground:Aux Arc

Loop:B

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Reviewed 10 days ago

We love to camp at AuxArc, its’s close to home so we can get a quick weekend trip from time to time. Easy access, nice & clean!

Kelly B

Campground:Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR)

Loop:B

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Parcels are not marked for the most part, so that makes finding your space tricky. Picking a place to put your tent can be difficult depending on your spot. This space had a picnic table, but it was a ways from the reasonable place to put a tent. Bathroom was an ok walk. Showers are on the RV loop, the timer on them is SUPER short, but had great water pressure. Good cell reception in case you need to check weather etc.

Ewing R

Campground:Aux Arc

Loop:B

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Aux Arc is one of my favorite parks. Is is very pretty and great place to kick back, relax and enjoy the scenery.

Bob S

Campground:Aux Arc

Loop:F

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Very clean and neighbor quite place. Employees were all very friendly. Diffinetlly will book again and recommend to anyone.