Ouachita National Forest
The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres across central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma, with headquarters in Hot Springs.
Plan Around Ouachita National Forest
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Ouachita National Forest Details
The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres across central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma, with headquarters in Hot Springs. The forest is to the north and west of Hot Springs, and is used for multiple functions and activities, including timber and wood production, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation. There's RV and tent camping available to visitors, as well as camping cabins, and there are a number of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and off-road vehicles. Lake Ouachita also lies within the forest boundaries; fishing and non-motorized boating are permitted on the lake.
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Nearby Parks Around Ouachita National Forest
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ouachita National Forest
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4.0 mi away
City of Hot Springs
The city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, which surrounds Hot Springs National Park, has a population of a little over 35,000 residents.
4.1 mi away
Music Mountain
Music Mountain is the park's highest peak, at 1,405 feet.
5.1 mi away
West Mountain
West Mountain, in the western park of the park, offers a number of trails and also offers a great scenic drive..
5.2 mi away
Bull Bayou
Bull Bayou is a stream that runs along the western edge of Hot Springs National Park near Music Mountain.
5.3 mi away
Blacksnake Road
Blacksnake Road enters Hot Springs National Park from the west and is an alternate way to access the park.
