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Brady Mountain Day-Use
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — ROYAL · Arkansas · Lake Ouachita
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Ouachita |
| Location | ROYAL · Arkansas · Lake Ouachita · 34.58078, -93.26595 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 1 sites (up to 15 amp where reported) Water hookups at 1 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 7:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | Lake access |
| Phone | 501-767-2101 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
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.
Nearby Attractions Head to Hot Springs National Park and enjoy a traditional bath or modern spa experience with the natural spring water.
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · ROYAL ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSpillway (Lake Ouachita)
3 mi straight-line · Royal ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersAvery
4 mi straight-line · Royal ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersStephens Park Day-Use
4 mi straight-line · ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersStephens Park
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Trip Card — Brady Mountain Day-Use
ROYAL · Arkansas · Lake Ouachita
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | ROYAL · Arkansas · Lake Ouachita |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10120789 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.