Water Activities

Nestled in the forested splendor of the rugged Ouachita Mountains, this recreation area is located in the southern portion of the national forest. Visitors are invited to hike the nature trail or…

Small campground with Adirondack-type shelters in a remote mountain setting on a small scenic stream. It provides a good site for a base camp for hikers in the Caney Creek Wilderness.

Caddo/Womble Office1523 Hwy 270EMount Ida, AR 71957(870) 867-2101The Caddo-Womble Ranger District consists of approximately 310,000 acres located in the Ouachita Mountains.  The district has very…

Camp Clearkfork is a residential group-use camp available for general public use, family reunions, civic and church groups, scouts, universities, and other large meetings. The area is a rustic…

Cedar Lake is located in southeast Oklahoma, in the pine and hardwood-forested mountains of Ouachita National Forest. The campground is situated on the shores of the scenic lake, a popular…

Charlton Recreation Area is located 20 miles west of Hot Springs along Highway 270.Picnic, swim, hike, and fish along picturesque Walnut Creek, a cold, spring-fed mountain stream in the heart of the…

Small primitive campground in an attractive wooded site next to a small stream. No water or electric available. 

River access and canoe launching for the Ouachita River.

River access on Ouachita River.

Jack Creek Recreation Area is located in a picturesque setting alongside towering rock bluffs and flowing waters and offers a primitive campground.  The area was constructed in the 1930’s by the…