Washita Primitive Camping Area

We showed up to this campsite using the map and it was a different dispersed camping area without any signs, not the one featured in the pictures posted. The reviews and pics are for the State Park dispersed camping on the east side of the lake.

Looks like 5 rustic sites, tables, grills, fire rings, sheltered picnic area, boat ramp. No water or bathroom, nice lake views, 4 stars because you can hear a busy road nearby. My guess is this site is part of the National Forest, not the State Park.

I arrived at my campground - site 68 in Loop D to realize I booked a site right next to the road. I was the only camper that night so the rangers kindly let me switch to a site that was more secluded. The flush toilets and showers that were well maintained. The showers had spiders in them, as everywhere in the south, but they were a great treat after a very sweaty night of sleep. 

The gorgeous lake was a nice walk from my site. There is a roped-off swimming area available. I admittingly swam/floated outside of the roped-off area because it was very small. I noticed volleyball nets near the lake, some chairs, a dock for boats nearby. 

Wifi at the ranger station. 

site included:

tent pad

picnic table 

Hook thing to hand lantern light or whatever you please.

This is our second favorite State Park in Arkansas. We had a spot overlooking the lake, which was beautiful. It's a super quiet and peaceful lake. Lots of kayaks and canoes. We also enjoyed the hiking trails. The walk-in tent site area is amazing! There was a nice beach area for swimming as well. We rode our bikes over to the loop D tent camping area, which also looked nice and quiet for camping. We will definitely be going back here again!