Can you reserve a site at Stephens Park Day-Use?

Yes, Stephens Park Day-Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Stephens Park Day-Use?

Yes, pets are allowed at Stephens Park Day-Use.

Are campfires allowed at Stephens Park Day-Use?

Campfires are not allowed at Stephens Park Day-Use.

Stephens Park Day-Use — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Located just below Blakely Mountain Dam along the shoreline Lake Hamilton is Stephens Park Day-Use Area. This area has great shoreline fishing. There is also boat ramp access nearby for Lake Ouachita by using the Spillway Ramp and access to Lake Hamilton using the Avery Ramp. In the area is Wood Duck Slough trail and the east end of the LOViT (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail). The LOViT is a 44 mile long trail system that meanders along the south end of Lake Ouachita.

Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

Facilities

The Day-Use Pavilion has electrical hook-ups, picnic tables, and lighting. Other amenities include a bathroom/shower facility and a playground.

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
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: Stephens Park Day-Use

Site types

1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Stephens Park Day-Use

Check-in 7:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
PAVILION 1	Stephens Park Day-Use	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	Lakefront	—	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 Mountain Pine school. Stephens Park will be on your left just before you get to the base of Blakely Mountain Dam.

34.57120, -93.19194 · 34°34'16.3"N 93°11'31.0"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, 0.2 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 Stephens Park Day-Use

Can you reserve a site at Stephens Park Day-Use?: Yes, Stephens Park Day-Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Stephens Park Day-Use have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Stephens Park Day-Use?: Yes, pets are allowed at Stephens Park Day-Use.
Does Stephens Park Day-Use have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Stephens Park Day-Use?: Campfires are not allowed at Stephens Park Day-Use.

Camping near Stephens Park Day-Use

Stephens Park 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Avery 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spillway (Lake Ouachita) 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Brady Mountain 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Brady Mountain Day-Use 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crystal Springs (AR) Day-Use 9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gulpha Gorge Campground 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crystal Springs (AR) 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Charlton Recreation Area 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Joplin 14.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mid America Science Museum 5.7 mi · Facility
Camp Clearfork 12.2 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 501-767-2101
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Stephens Park Day-Use