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If you're looking for a great Oklahoma camping adventure and want to explore the possibilities of boat-in camping, look no further. Water & nature surround you, so it's perfect for those who want to sleep out under the stars in their own private paradise. Find the top rated boat-in camping destinations in Oklahoma with The Dyrt.

Oklahoma

The Best Boat-In Camping in Oklahoma

Planning a camping trip on the water near Ouachita National Forest? Oftentimes a boat-in campsite means less crowds, so you can set up your tent somewhere peaceful and secluded. Find the best information on boat-in camping in Oklahoma, including photos, reviews, and tips for getting the most out of your camping experience.

Ouachita National Forest

The Best Boat-In Camping Near Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma

Highway 27 Fishing Village

## Overview

Tompkins Bend on Lake Ouachita, is a great family camping destination. The combination of lush mountain scenery and roomy sites big enough for two camping units, make this quiet location an ideal place for an outdoor getaway.   
  
[Click here](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/ouachita/tour.html) for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

## Recreation

Water skiers, jet skiers and anglers can all enjoy the crystal clear waters of the lake, while hikers enjoy the campground's location on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT), which meanders across the south end of the lake. Wildlife enthusiasts can find everything from bobcats to black bears and deer in the forested mountains surrounding the lake, and Bald eagles are often spotted in winter.

## Facilities

The campground consists of 77 sites including 63 sites with electric hookups and 69 sites with water hookups. Most sites will accommodate two camping units. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, playground and a boat ramp.

## Natural Features

Lake Ouachita is fed from the cool waters of the Ouachita River in central Arkansas. Surrounded by the Ouachita Mountains and National Forest, it's crystal waters span over 40,000 acres and extend for 30 miles, making it the largest lake completely in the state of Arkansas. 

## Nearby Attractions

Head to Hot Springs National Park and discover how it earned the nickname, "The American Spa." Or take a scenic drive through the 1.8 million-acres of Ouachita National Forest. Here, off-roading enthusiasts can take on the Wolf Pen Gap Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System. 

## contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101.

Tompkins Bend

## Overview

Groups and families of all sizes come to camp at Denby Point for its scenic views, year-round fishing and convenient boating facilities. The campground promises to entertain jet skiers, boaters, hikers and birders alike.   
  
[Click here](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/ouachita/tour.html) for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

## Recreation

World-class striper fishing brings crowds of anglers year-round, and incredibly clear waters attract scuba divers, hoping to explore the flooded forests and mountain valleys below the lake's surface. Hikers take pleasure in the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT), which lines the southern end of the lake.

## Facilities

The campground consists of 67 sites including 58 with electric and water hookups. The two group campsites also have electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp and a swim beach.

## Natural Features

Lake Ouachita sits in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, just 28 miles west of Hot Springs National Park. The lake stems from the Ouachita River and boasts 692 miles of shoreline and over 40,000 surface acres. 

## contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101. 

## Nearby Attractions

Explore Ouachita National Forest's 1.8 million acres, surrounding Lake Ouachita and extending across central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Denby Point

Washita Primitive Camping Area

The picturesque and scenic Ouachita River is one of the most beautiful and clear rivers in the Ouachitas. Beginning in the Ouachita Mountains near Mena, AR, the Ouachita River is a popular floating and fishing river as it flows easterly through the Ouachita National Forest, eventually becoming part of Lake Ouachita and Lake Hamilton near Hot Springs, before continuing its journey south towards Louisiana.

Beginning near Pine Ridge, AR, the Ouachita offers about 45 miles of floatable river until it become Lake Ouachita near AR Hwy 27. Along this stretch, there are seven landing sites, five of which are float camps. These float camps include Shirley Creek, Rocky shoals, Fulton Branch. Dragover and River Bluff. All five float camps are free to the public. These Float camps typically have openings, even on some holiday weekends when other campgrounds are full. Only rarely are these float camps filled up.

Shirley Creek Float Camp is located off of AR Hwy 88, west Pencil Bluff, and is situated right on the banks of the Ouachita River approx. 6 miles downstream from the Pine Ridge Access. This float camp offers six camping sites, as well as picnicking sites, a vault toilet and canoe access to the river.

Shirley Creek Float Camp is typically open Spring through Fall for overnight use, and is available for day use only the rest of the year.

Shirley Creek

COE Lake Ouachita Twin Creek

Little Fir Landing is located on beautiful Lake Ouachita. The largest lake in Arkansas and one of the cleanest in the country. Lake Ouachita has 970 miles of shoreline and is over 40,000 acres. Little Fir is located just a short drive from Mount Ida, Arkansas. It features a marina with bait, gas and ice. Come stay with us in one of our cabins. We have 2 cute lake view cabins. Each cabin has full kitchen, satellite television, heat and air, grill, fire pit and comes with a covered boat slip. New this season - a duplex and cabin 3 in our RV park. Overnight RV sites are available with water, sewer and electric with 50 amp breaker capacity. Boat slips and dry storage units are available for rent, as well as outside storage. Little Fir Landing also contains a mobile home park consisting of 65 homes. On site owners, managers and security. It is family owned and operated by Lloyd and Chris Tubbs. We have a great park in a peaceful setting. Come check us out and see one of the best kept secrets on Lake Ouachita. Contact us at 870-867-3335 or chris@littlefirlanding.com. We are located at 3304 Hwy 188E Mount Ida, AR 71957.

Little Fir Landing

## Overview

Joplin Campground on Lake Ouachita is an excellent destination for pristine lakefront camping. Joplin is perched on a slender peninsula with plenty of attractive scenic views of the water and surrounding mountain terrain.   
  
World-class striper fishing goes on in the lake, and wildlife watchers can find everything from bobcats to rare freshwater jellyfish.   
  
[Click here](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/ouachita/tour.html) for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

## Recreation

Prized as one of the clearest lakes in the nation, Ouachita Lake is ideal for scuba diving.   
  
Visitors also enjoy hiking, biking, scenic driving, water skiing, fishing and hunting, as well.

## Facilities

All 59 campsites have electric hookups, but keep in mind the spaces are small and unpaved. Campsite pad lengths vary greatly from site to site due to the terrain. No campsite lengths are posted on the website due to the varianciances of camper slidout configurations and the visitor trailer towing skills. For questions contact the fee booth at 870-867-4472. Water hookups are not available, but a water faucet is located in each loop. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp and a swim beach.

## Natural Features

Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains of Central Arkansas, Lake Ouachita spans a surface area of over 40,000 acres, making it the biggest lake completely within the state of Arkansas. The region has a climate with four seasons. Spring and fall are mild, summer is hot and humid, and winter is variable with temperatures ranging from below freezing on up to the 60 degrees Fahrenheit. 

## Nearby Attractions

Head to Hot Springs National Park and discover how it earned the nickname, "The American Spa." Or take a scenic drive through the 1.8 million-acres of Ouachita National Forest. Boat rentals, horseback riding rentals and the Hickorynut Mountain Vista are not far from the campground. 

## contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101.

Joplin

COE Lake Ouachita Little Fir Campground

Tompkins Bend - Lake Ouachita

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Oklahoma City

The Best Oklahoma City Camping | Oklahoma Campgrounds

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Tulsa

The Best Campgrounds in Tulsa, OK | OK Camping

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St. Louis

The Best Camping Near St. Louis, Oklahoma

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Norman

The Best Camping Near Norman, Oklahoma

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Broken Arrow

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Lawton

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Edmond

The Best Camping Near Edmond, Oklahoma

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Moore

The Best Camping Near Moore, Oklahoma

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Midwest City

The Best Camping Near Midwest City, Oklahoma

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Enid

The Best Camping Near Enid, Oklahoma

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Chickasaw National Recreation Area

The Best Camping Near Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma

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The Best Camping Near Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma

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Hugo Lake

The Best Camping Near Hugo Lake, Oklahoma

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Fort Gibson Lake

The Best Camping Near Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma

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Eufaula Lake

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Lake Texoma

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Kaw Lake

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Canton Lake

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Waurika Lake

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THE BEST Boat-In CAMPING NEAROuachita National Forest, Oklahoma

Top Ouachita National Forest Boat-In Campgrounds

Highway 27 Fishing Village

Tompkins Bend

Denby Point

Washita Primitive Camping Area

Shirley Creek

COE Lake Ouachita Twin Creek

Little Fir Landing

Joplin

COE Lake Ouachita Little Fir Campground

Tompkins Bend - Lake Ouachita

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