Cell service drops off as campers descend the hill toward Brady Mountain's 74 lakefront sites on Lake Ouachita. This US Army Corps of Engineers campground spreads across upper and lower loops, with the majority of sites offering first-come, first-serve availability rather than reservations.
Electric hookups are available at sites, but campers must carry water from dispersed spigots throughout the campground. The upper loop provides better views and breezes, while lower sites sit closer to the lake access. Sites 50-56 should be avoided due to proximity to the water treatment system, which produces cyclical noise that reviewers report as disruptive. A private resort shares the property, providing a restaurant, laundry facility, and camp store within walking distance.
"You have to tote your own water to and from the dispersed water spigots," notes Donna H., highlighting the campground's primary limitation. The lake features over 210 islands accessible by kayak, and campers report leaving watercraft on the beach without issues. Memorial Day visitors often find the campground nearly empty despite peak season timing.
For those seeking additional options, campsites near Royal provide alternatives, while Lake Ouachita State Park Campground offers a different experience with full hookups.
Description
Overview
Brady Mountain Day-Use Area delights visitors with its family-friendly facility, fabulous views and idyllic placement on Arkansas's Lake Ouachita. The lake attracts visitors who come for the crystal clear waters and bountiful fishing opportunities.____ Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.
Recreation
A unique way to explore the lake is to follow the Geo-Float Trail, coined as the first water-based interpretive trail included in the National Trails System. The self-guided boat tour leads visitors on a 16-mile trip to see incredible geologic features as it stretches from the Spillway Recreation Area to Brady Mountain Recreation Area.______ Hikers enjoy the scenic land-based nature trail accessible from the campground. Boating, fishing and scuba diving among the remains of the flooded mountain valley are also popular here.
Facilities
The Day-Use Pavilion has electrical hook-ups, picnic tables, and lighting. Other amenities include a bathroom facility, a swim beach, and a boat ramp.
Natural Features
Lake Ouachita sits in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park.______ The lake stems from the Ouachita River and boasts 692 miles of shoreline with 178 islands.
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 enjoy a traditional bath or modern spa experience with the natural spring water.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBrady Mountain - Lake Ouachita is located in Arkansas
Address
110 BRADY MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK
Royal, AR 71968
Coordinates
34.580781 N
93.265954 W
Connectivity
T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 3/13/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 3/13/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/13/26
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 3/13/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 3/13/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 30 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 1 hr 15 min from Little Rock, AR
- 2 hrs 5 min from Texarkana, TX
- 2 hrs 13 min from Fort Smith, AR
