Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas
Stephens Park
Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas, United States
- Sites
- 10
- Hookups
- 9 electric, 10 with water
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 443 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lake Ouachita
- Nearest town
- Hot Springs
- Phone
- 501-767-2101
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 33° | 11° | 71° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 56° | 38° | 3° | 74° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 64° | 47° | 30° | 82° | 3 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 55° | 39° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 82° | 66° | 49° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 72° | 62° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 75° | 69° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 93° | 76° | 67° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 70° | 58° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 75° | 55° | 39° | 89° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 48° | 24° | 80° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 54° | 40° | 24° | 73° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Crystal Springs (AR) · Army Corps of Engineers · 10 mi · 75 sites
- Charlton Recreation Area · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi · 48 sites
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