U.S. Forest Service · Ouachita National Forest · AR

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area

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The place

Nestled between scenic pine and oak-clad mountains in the northeast corner of the Ouachita National Forest is Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. The serene 18-acre lake is noted for its swimming and fishing opportunities only 38 miles west of Little Rock. Lake Sylvia Recreation Area and Camp Ouachita are now managed by the Arkansas State Parks. Lake Sylvia Trails

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Lake Sylvia is managed by Arkansas State Parks.

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Your representative

This campground sits in AR-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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