Directions
From Hot Springs, Arkansas: Take US 270 west for 23.5 miles to Mountain Harbor Road. Turn right and follow access road three miles north to the park.
Phone
870-867-4472
Activities
BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, WATER ACTIVITIES, KAYAKING, CANOEING
Keywords
JOPL,LAKE OUACHITA,MOUNTAIN HARBOR,LAKE OUACHITA
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Arkansas State Road Conditions
Overview
Joplin Campground on Lake Ouachita is an excellent destination for pristine lakefront camping. Joplin is perched on a slender peninsula with plenty of attractive scenic views of the water and surrounding mountain terrain.
World-class striper fishing goes on in the lake, and wildlife watchers can find everything from bobcats to rare freshwater jellyfish.
Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.
Recreation
Prized as one of the clearest lakes in the nation, Ouachita Lake is ideal for scuba diving.
Visitors also enjoy hiking, biking, scenic driving, water skiing, fishing and hunting, as well.
Facilities
All 59 campsites have electric hookups, but keep in mind the spaces are small and unpaved. Campsite pad lengths vary greatly from site to site due to the terrain. No campsite lengths are posted on the website due to the varianciances of camper slidout configurations and the visitor trailer towing skills. For questions contact the fee booth at 870-867-4472. Water hookups are not available, but a water faucet is located in each loop. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp and a swim beach.
Natural Features
Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains of Central Arkansas, Lake Ouachita spans a surface area of over 40,000 acres, making it the biggest lake completely within the state of Arkansas. The region has a climate with four seasons. Spring and fall are mild, summer is hot and humid, and winter is variable with temperatures ranging from below freezing on up to the 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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. Boat rentals, horseback riding rentals and the Hickorynut Mountain Vista are not far from the campground.
