Can you reserve a site at Brady Mountain?

Yes, Brady Mountain is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Brady Mountain have?

78 sites in total, of which 72 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Brady Mountain?

20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Brady Mountain?

Yes, pets are allowed at Brady Mountain.

Are campfires allowed at Brady Mountain?

Campfires are allowed at Brady Mountain. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Brady Mountain, Arkansas — 72 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Brady Mountain Campground delights visitors with its family-friendly facilities, fabulous views and idyllic placement on Arkansas's Lake Ouachita. The lake attracts visitors who come for the crystal clear waters and bountiful fishing opportunities.

Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

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.

Facilities

All 74 campsites have electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground, and a swim beach.

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.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Head to Hot Springs National Park and enjoy a traditional bath or modern spa experience with the natural spring water.

The facts

72 bookable sites
78 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 125 people per site
Loops: A, B, BRADY MOUNTAIN

Site types

55 Standard Electric
17 Tent Only Electric
6 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

78 campsites at Brady Mountain

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Max rig	People
01	A	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
02	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
03	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
04	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
05	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
06	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
07	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
08	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
09	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
10	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
11	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
12	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
13	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
14	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
15	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
16	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
17	A	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
18	A	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
19	A	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
20	A	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
21	A	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
22	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
23	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
24	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
25	A	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
26	A	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
27	A	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
66	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
67	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
68	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
69	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
70	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12
71	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
72	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
73	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
74	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
75	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
76	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	20 ft	12	🐾
77	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	20 ft	12	🐾
28	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
29	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
30	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
31	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
32	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
33	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
34	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
35	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
36	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
37	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
38	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
39	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
40	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
41	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
42	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
43	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
44	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
45	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
46	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
47	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
48	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
49	B	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
50	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
51	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
52	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
53	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
54	B	Tent Only Electric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
55	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
56	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
57	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
58	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Hike In	20 ft	12
59	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	♿ 🐾
60	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
61	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
62	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
63	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
64	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
65	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
PAV 1	BRADY MOUNTAIN	Management	—	Paved	—	20 ft	125	♿

Getting there

From Hot Springs, AR: Take US 270 west approximately 10 miles to Brady Mountain Access Road. Turn right and follow access road 6 miles north to the park.

34.58227, -93.26544 · 34°34'56.2"N 93°15'55.6"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 91°F in Aug, down to 50°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	50	54	63	72	79	87	91	91	84	73	61	52
Low °F	29	32	38	46	56	63	67	66	60	48	38	32
Precip in	3.9	4.6	5.3	5.8	6.5	4.5	4.4	3.3	4.1	4.7	5.5	5.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Brady Mountain

Can you reserve a site at Brady Mountain?: Yes, Brady Mountain is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Brady Mountain have?: 78 sites in total, of which 72 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Brady Mountain?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Brady Mountain?: Yes, pets are allowed at Brady Mountain.
Does Brady Mountain have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Brady Mountain?: Campfires are allowed at Brady Mountain. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Brady Mountain

Brady Mountain Day-Use 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spillway (Lake Ouachita) 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Avery 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stephens Park Day-Use 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stephens Park 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crystal Springs (AR) Day-Use 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crystal Springs (AR) 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Charlton Recreation Area 8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Joplin 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tompkins Bend 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Camp Clearfork 8.8 mi · Campground
Mid America Science Museum 9.6 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Brady Mountain