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Crystal Springs (Ar) Day-Use

Lake Ouachita

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Summary

Crystal Springs Day-Use Area offers visitors an ideal spot to explore the scenic landscape and crystal clear waters of Lake Ouachita. Popular activities include fishing, water skiing, hiking, boating and scuba diving. Amenities include electrical hook-ups, picnic tables, a bathroom/shower facility, a playground, and a swim beach. In addition, hikers and mountain bikers can explore the 223-mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail nearby.

Overview

 Crystal Springs Day-Use Area, perched on the shores of Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, is an ideal spot for families, friends and couples. Approximately 1.2 million people visit the lake each year to explore its crystal clear waters and scenic mountain landscape.

Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy fishing, water skiing, hiking and boating. Scuba diving is particularly popular because of the lake's high underwater visibility. Small and rare freshwater jellyfish (non-stinging) can be found, in addition to many types of fish, including the striped bass, lazily drifting between rocks. 

Bald eagles are a big attraction for bird watchers and photographers in winter months.

Facilities

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

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.

Nearby Attractions

Part of the scenic 223-mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail runs just north of the lake. Here, hikers and mountain bikers can explore an array of breathtaking views in the Ouachita Mountains.

contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101.
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Campground Matrix

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