Brady Mountain Day-Use

Summary

Brady Mountain Day-Use Area on Arkansas's Lake Ouachita provides visitors with stunning views and the chance to explore the lake via the Geo-Float Trail, hike the scenic nature trail, and enjoy activities such as boating and fishing. Facilities include an electrical hook-up Day-Use Pavilion, bathroom, swim beach and boat ramp. Nearby Hot Springs National Park offers spa experiences and traditional baths.

Overview

Brady Mountain Day-Use Area delights visitors with its family-friendly facility, fabulous views and idyllic placement on Arkansas's Lake Ouachita. The lake attracts visitors who come for the crystal clear waters and bountiful fishing opportunities.  

Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

Recreation

A unique way to explore the lake is to follow the Geo-Float Trail, coined as the first water-based interpretive trail included in the National Trails System. The self-guided boat tour leads visitors on a 16-mile trip to see incredible geologic features as it stretches from the Spillway Recreation Area to Brady Mountain Recreation Area.   

Hikers enjoy the scenic land-based nature trail accessible from the campground. Boating, fishing and scuba diving among the remains of the flooded mountain valley are also popular here.

Facilities

The Day-Use Pavilion has electrical hook-ups, picnic tables, and lighting. Other amenities include a bathroom facility, a swim beach, and a boat ramp.

Natural Features

Lake Ouachita sits in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park.   

The lake stems from the Ouachita River and boasts 692 miles of shoreline with 178 islands.

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Nearby Attractions

Head to Hot Springs National Park and enjoy a traditional bath or modern spa experience with the natural spring water.