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Site:

Lake Ouachita

 

Location:

From Hot Springs, travel three miles west on U.S. 270, then 12 miles north on Ark. 227.

5451 Mountain Pine Road
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
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To reach the park office or make campsite reservations call (501) 767-9366
To make cabin reservations call 1-800-264-2441




Dive Type:

Lake


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Office Phone:

(501) 767-9366



Associtated Costs:

n/a



Depth:

160'

Temperature:

90° F surface, 70° F at thermocline, then 55° F and less below thermocline



Visibility:

6' - 8' on the West end of the lake in the mountain Harbor area

15' - 20' of visibility in the central portions of the lake in the Brady Mountain Resort area
sometimes 50' vis! Those visibilities of course vary from year to year but are a realistic average.



Things to see:

  • Bass, Crappie

  • Walleye

  • White & Striped Bass

  • Catfish

  • Bream

  • Assortment of rough fish



Diving Hours:

24

Air Fills:

Yes - at shops listed below


Local Shops:

Lake Ouachita Dive Center
PO Box 2085
Hot Springs, AR 71914
Phone: 501-760-1500
http://www.saclodc.com/lodc.htm

Ocean Extreme Mountain Harbor
4501 Fairway Ave
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116
501-812-0006
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http://www.oceanextreme.com

Mountain Harbor Resort
P.O. Box 1268
Mount Ida, AR 71957
In State: (870) 867-2191
Out of State: (800) 832-2276



Camping:

The park's fully-equipped cabins include seven that overlook the lake and one that offers a woods view. Currently, the park's campgrounds include 50 campsites: Premium D, Preferred B, and Standard D (no hookups). Enhancements to Campground Area "A" will include the addition of 50 amp electrical service and full sewer hookups to all campsites. Campsite pads will be lengthened to accommodate larger RV units.

Crystal Springs Resort


Since 1989, the Trantham family has owned and operated Crystal Springs Resort.  Crystal Springs is a complete family resort containing a full service marina with a bait and gift shop, a seasonal restaurant serving great southern cooking, kitchenettes, lakefront cabins, a 14-room lodge with meeting facilities. All accommodations offer color TV and air conditioning, and are available for rent year-around.  Crystal Springs Resort also has a full line of rental boats including pontoon boats, ski boats, fishing boats, and houseboats.

http://www.crystalspringsresort.com/index.htm



Website:

http://www.lakeouachita.com