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COE Lake Ouachita Avant

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COE Lake Ouachita Avant is located near Royal, Arkansas, surrounded by forested terrain and the expansive waters of Lake Ouachita. Temperatures in the area typically range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include Lake Ouachita State Park and the Ouachita National Forest, offering opportunities for hiking, fishing, and boating.

Description

National Forest

The Corps of Engineers maintains over 1100 campsites and 20 boat ramps on Lake Ouachita. Boating, fishing, scuba diving and island camping are especially popular.

The land surrounding Lake Ouachita is part of the Ouachita National Forest, which encompasses 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Approximately 4 million people visit Lake Ouachita each year. With 40,000 acres of water and 20,000 acres of public land, Ouachita offers an abundance of recreational opportunities.

Primitive campsites are located on the north end of Lake Ouachita at Big Fir, Buckville, Cedar Fourche, Rabbit Tail, Avant, Irons Fork, Ebone Point (boat-in only) and Washita. There is no charge for camping at these areas. Amenities at these areas are as follows:

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Location

COE Lake Ouachita Avant is located in Arkansas

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

34.63643683 N
93.3834244 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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Reviewed Jul. 3, 2022

Scout first!

At least it’s free. Didn’t stay the night, not an ideal spot for us to boondock. A few spots down by the water, but it’s incredibly steep. Saw a couple of RV’s down there, and a few trucks with boats launched. T-mobile service was enough to browse the web.

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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2016

On the water in minuets

The sites seemed relatively close to each other, but i've never seen the campsite packed, so that makes it seem kind of private. I've been here to go scuba diving, and the water is wonderful! Lake Ouachita is such a beautiful place! I'll probably ly be back!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at COE Lake Ouachita Avant?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at COE Lake Ouachita Avant, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does COE Lake Ouachita Avant have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, COE Lake Ouachita Avant does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at COE Lake Ouachita Avant?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.