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.
Upcoming Availability
11 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
None
available
Sat, Sep 12
None
available
Sun, Sep 13
None
available
Mon, Sep 14
1
site
Tue, Sep 15
1
site
Wed, Sep 16
1
site
Thu, Sep 17
1
site
Fri, Sep 18
1
site
Sat, Sep 19
1
site
Sun, Sep 20
1
site
Mon, Sep 21
1
site
Tue, Sep 22
1
site
Wed, Sep 23
1
site
Thu, Sep 24
1
site
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Brady Mountain Day-Use Area delights visitors with its family-friendly facility, fabulous views and idyllic placement on Arkansas's Lake Ouachita. The Day-Use Pavilion has electrical hook-ups, picnic tables, and lighting. Lake Ouachita sits in the heart of 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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Head to Hot Springs National Park and enjoy a traditional bath or modern spa experience with the natural spring water.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site PAVILION 1
Brady Mountain Day-Use
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vehicle
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people
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shade
Important notices
All reservations must be made through recreation.gov.
No off-road vehicles allowed.
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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Common questions
Is Brady Mountain Day-Use available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 11 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Sep 14. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Brady Mountain Day-Use?
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.