Lake Ouachita State Park
| Lake Ouachita State Park | |||||||
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Interactive map of Lake Ouachita State Park | |||||||
| Location | Garland County, Arkansas, United States | ||||||
| Coordinates | 34°37′07″N 93°10′38″W / 34.61864°N 93.177295°W[1] | ||||||
| Area | 360 acres (150 ha)[2] | ||||||
| Elevation | 577 feet (176 m)[3] | ||||||
| Established | 1953; opened 1955[2] | ||||||
| Administered by | Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism | ||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||
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Lake Ouachita State Park is a 360-acre (150 ha) public recreation area located ten miles (16 km) northwest of Hot Springs, on the eastern side of Lake Ouachita, which at 40,000 acres (16,000 ha) is the largest man-made lake located entirely within the state of Arkansas.[2] In addition to its recreational offerings, the park preserves the site of the historic Three Sisters springs which were once touted for the curative properties of their mineral waters.[4]
Activities and amenities
Park amenities include a visitors' center, restaurant, cabins and campsites, marina, swimming area, hiking trails, boat ramps, and interpretive exhibits.[2]
References
- ^ "Arkansas State Parks Guide". Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. p. 79. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Staff of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism (December 18, 2023). "Lake Ouachita State Park". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ "Lake Ouachita". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Lake Ouachita State Park Brochure" (PDF). Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
External links
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- Lake Ouachita State Park Arkansas State Parks