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.
Upcoming Availability
12 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Mon, Jul 27
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Campground guide
What to know before booking
Avery Recreation Area sits just below Blakely Mountain Dam and along the western shore of the Ouachita River/ Lake Hamilton. Lake Ouachita is nestled in the Ouachita Mountains just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Recreation
Water skiers, jet skiers and anglers can all enjoy the crystal clear waters of the lake, while hikers enjoy the location on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT), which meanders across the south end of the lake.
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.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site PAV 1
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Important notices
No off-road vehicles allowed in park
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Surrounding campgrounds
Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.
Common questions
Is Avery available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 12 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 29. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Avery?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.