Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
COE Lake Ouachita Avant
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:
Location
COE Lake Ouachita Avant is located in Arkansas
Coordinates
34.63643683 N
93.3834244 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if COE Lake Ouachita Avant needs a permit.
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Hot Springs
- 1 hr 35 min from Little Rock
- 2 hrs 17 min from Fort Smith
- 2 hrs 33 min from Texarkana
