Can you reserve a site at Spillway (Lake Ouachita)?

Yes, Spillway (Lake Ouachita) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Spillway (Lake Ouachita) have?

2 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Spillway (Lake Ouachita), Arkansas — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Spillway Recreation area is tucked away in a small cove of Lake Ouachita. The day-use area offers shoreline fishing access, swim beach, restroom, boat ramp, reservable pavilion and access to the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT). The LOViT trail is a 40 mile long trail system that meanders along the southern shore of Lake Ouachita. The area is also home to Echo Canyon Resort and Marina.

Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

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.

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.

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 discover how it earned the nickname, "The American Spa." Or take a scenic drive through the 1.8 million-acres of Ouachita National Forest.

The facts

1 bookable site
2 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: A

Site types

1 Group Shelter Electric
1 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Grills

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, shade, pets allowed.

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2 campsites at Spillway (Lake Ouachita)

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
Group Tent Site A	A	Management	—	—	—	—
PAV 1	A	Group Shelter Electric	—	Gravel	—	50

Getting there

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 Blakely Mouantain Dam. Spillway Reacreation area is at the end of Blakely Dam Road

34.56931, -93.21509 · 34°34'9.5"N 93°12'54.3"W

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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, 1.2 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 Spillway (Lake Ouachita)

Can you reserve a site at Spillway (Lake Ouachita)?: Yes, Spillway (Lake Ouachita) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Spillway (Lake Ouachita) have?: 2 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Does Spillway (Lake Ouachita) have hookups?: Electric.

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Contact

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

Spillway (Lake Ouachita)