Lake Ouachita State Park is a 360-acre (150 ha) public recreation area located ten miles (16 km) northwest of Hot Springs, on the eastern side of Lake Ouachita, which at 40,000 acres (16,000 ha) is the largest man-made lake located entirely within the state of Arkansas.[2] In addition to its recreational offerings, the park preserves the site of the historic Three Sisters springs which were once touted for the curative properties of their mineral waters.[3]
| Lake Ouachita State Park | |
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 Sunset over Lake Ouachita | |
  Lake Ouachita State Park Location in Arkansas | |
| Location | Garland County, Arkansas, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°36′57″N 93°11′05″W / 34.61583°N 93.18472°W[1] |
| Area | 360 acres (150 ha) |
| Elevation | 738 feet (225 m)[1] |
| Established | 1953; opened 1955[2] |
| Administered by | Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism |
| Designation | Arkansas state park |
| Website | Lake Ouachita State Park |
Activities and amenities edit
Park amenities include a visitors' center, restaurant, cabins and campsites, marina, swimming area, hiking trails, boat ramps, and interpretive exhibits.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Lake Ouachita State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b c Staff of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism (May 28, 2018). "Lake Ouachita State Park". Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Butler Center for Arkansas Studies at the Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ "Lake Ouachita State Park Brochure" (PDF). Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
External links edit
- Lake Ouachita State Park Arkansas State Parks