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Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita

Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita, near Royal, Arkansas, is a fantastic spot for those looking to soak in the beauty of nature while enjoying some outdoor fun. With its scenic views of Lake Ouachita, this campground offers a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, making it suitable for various camping styles.

The campground is known for its clean facilities and friendly atmosphere. Visitors have highlighted the spacious sites and the proximity to the lake, perfect for swimming and canoeing. One camper mentioned, “You want to walk right up to the lake,” which sums up the easy access to water activities. While there are no water hookups at the sites, the electric hookups and drinking water spigots are handy for your needs.

If you’re up for some local exploration, you’re just a short drive from Hot Springs, where you can enjoy dining and sightseeing. Plus, there’s a great smokehouse nearby that campers rave about for its delicious food. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Brady Mountain offers a beautiful backdrop for relaxation and adventure.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Ouachita

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.

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Location

Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita is located in Arkansas

Detail location of campground

Address

110 BRADY MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK
Royal, AR 71968

Coordinates

34.580781 N
93.265954 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Fair

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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9 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 16, 2022

Beautiful Place

We really liked this place, even though we picked the "wrong" campsite. Our site was spacious & level, I just wish I selected one on the upper loop- the views are nicer as well as the breeze.

Proximity to Hot Springs is great, Lake Ouachita is beautiful. About 3 miles west is a fantastic smokehouse (Burl's) with excellent eats. We will return someday for sure.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Bob M., October 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Bob M., October 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Bob M., October 16, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 14, 2022

Great spot

Great spot, you want walk right up to the lake

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Anjuan W., August 14, 2022
Reviewed Apr. 15, 2021

Nice, But Noisy

Ouachita Lake is gorgeous! Brady Mountain Campground was a bit too cramped for us. And unfortunately, we got one of the campsites right next to the water treatment system for the park. The cyclical noise was obnoxious, and there was no mention of this on the reservation or COE websites. According to the guy working there, this has been going on for quite a while now. At the time of our visit, there were no other sites available away from the noise. The site itself was lovely...great view! There is no water at the sites...you have to tote your own water to and from the dispersed water spigots. No wifi and sporadic TV antenna reception, but with the views and other fun things to do, why would you need them? The goal here is to get away and relax!!! It rained on our last day, so we drove around to the other area campgrounds for future reference! Recommend this campground, but stay far away from sites 50-56 (sites nearest the water treatment area).

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Donna H., April 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Donna H., April 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Donna H., April 15, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 15, 2019

We love Brady mountain

Brady mountain campground is a beautiful place on lake Ouachita it has a swim beach and good facilities only downside is no water at RV spots

  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Bob P., August 15, 2019
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Bob P., August 15, 2019
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2018

Good Campground

This is a Corps of Engineers campground. There are no water hook-ups at the sites. only electric. The cell signal on the “down the hill” portion of the campground is pretty non-existent. BUT the views of the lake from almost all of the 74 sites are amazing!!! There are more 1st come 1st serve sites than reservable. It seems the reservable sites go really fast in peak season. There Is a prIvately owned resort that shares the property with the Corps campground. So there Is a restaurant and newly built laundry facilIty & camp store within walking distance. All in all a good campground.

  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Melissa T., August 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Melissa T., August 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Melissa T., August 3, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 9, 2018

Secluded and Beatiful

One of my favorite campgrounds. On the lake and perfect for canoeing, but close to Hot Slrings if you want to tour the bathhouses or Dane the night away at the hotel.

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Reviewed Jun. 6, 2018

awesome views

the park was clean as any national park is. Lake Ouachita has over 210 Islands. I visited several each day on a kayak. I arrived at Memorial Day and basically had the place to myself. there are ample trees to hang hammocks from and pads for tents. the showers were cleaning and had hot water. I would definitely be back here. I left my kayaks on the beach about a hundred yards from my campsite for a few days with no problems.

  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Kyle G., June 6, 2018
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Kyle G., June 6, 2018
  • Review photo of Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita by Kyle G., June 6, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita have RV hookups?

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  • Does Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita have wifi?

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