Avery
Open for day-use recreation. This is not an overnight campground. The reservable group pavilion is available through Recreation.gov. No overnight camping is permitted.
About
Avery Recreation Area is a day-use facility managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, located just below Blakely Mountain Dam along the western shore of the Ouachita River and Lake Hamilton. This unstaffed site provides excellent shoreline fishing access and an ADA-accessible fishing pier. The area features a boat ramp for water access, a reservable group pavilion, restrooms, and multiple hiking opportunities. A small paved ADA trail with scenic benches offers accessible recreation, while the Wood Duck Slough Trail provides wildlife viewing. Avery also serves as one of the primary trailheads for the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT), a 40-mile system along the southern shore of Lake Ouachita. Note: This is a day-use area only. There are no overnight campsites available. For overnight camping at Lake Ouachita, visitors should consider nearby Corps of Engineers campgrounds such as Stephens Park or Crystal Springs.
Directions
From Hot Springs, AR: Take US 270 west to AR-227 N/Mountain Pine Rd for 6 miles. Continue straight on Blakely Dam road through Mountain Pine and past Mountain Pine school. Drive across the base of Blakely Mountain Dam and Avery Recreation Area will be on your left.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (501) 767-2101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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