Welcome To Lake Ouachita
Welcome to the beautiful waters of Lake Ouachita! Nestled in the Ouachita
Mountains just 10 miles
west of Hot Springs Arkansas, Lake Ouachita provides the perfect getaway from
the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are looking for quiet
relaxation or need a little adventure, Lake Ouachita is the place for you. ![Lake Ouachita](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109061045im_/http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/lakes/AR/Ouachita/images/Ouachita%20Sunset.jpg)
Built
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1946 and 1954 as part of a flood
control, hydropower, and navigation project, authorized purposes now also include
recreation, water supply, and fish and wildlife management. 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 1.2 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. The Corps of Engineers maintains over
1100 campsites and 18 boat ramps on Lake Ouachita. Boating, fishing,
scuba diving and island camping are especially popular here.
Facts about Lake Ouachita:
- 690 miles of shoreline
- Over 200 islands
- 20 Corps recreation areas
- 9 Marinas, 1 State Park
- Crystal clear, cool and clean water
- World class striper fishing
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