Stephens Park Day-Use

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14 reviews
Stephens Park Day-Use

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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.29

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Based on 14 reviews

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"Reviewers overwhelmingly love Stephens Park Day-Use/campground, consistently giving 5-star ratings. They describe it as a small, quiet, very well-maintained park with beautiful water and scenery, great for families, RVs, and gatherings. Campers appreciate the full hookups, clean bathhouses, and peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere near Blakely Dam and the Ouachita River/Lake Hamilton."

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About Stephens Park Day-Use

Nestled just below Blakely Mountain Dam on Lake Hamilton's pristine shoreline, Stephens Park Day-Use offers the perfect setting for a lakeside retreat. Cast a line from the shore, gather your family at the pavilion with electrical hookups, or let the kids explore the playground while you plan your next adventure on the nearby LOViT trail system.
Stephens Park is described in the source as a 'Day-Use Area' with a day-use pavilion; the source does not describe overnight camping or campsite types.
Natural Features and SceneryThe park sits where the ancient Ouachita Mountains meet the crystal-clear waters of Lake Hamilton and Lake Ouachita, creating a landscape that captures the heart of Arkansas's natural beauty. Towering hardwoods frame views of the shoreline, while the Ouachita River feeds into Lake Ouachita's impressive expanse—stretching nearly 30 miles and spreading across 40,000 acres of shimmering water. Whether you're watching the morning mist rise off the lake or catching the golden hour as sunlight filters through the mountain canopy, the scenery here tells the story of timeless geological forces and pristine wilderness.
Geological RegionOuachita Mountains
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Campsite details

Total Campsitesnull campsites
Recommended CampsitesGood location for shoreline fishing and for accessing nearby boat ramps (Spillway Ramp for Lake Ouachita and Avery Ramp for Lake Hamilton). The day-use pavilion provides electrical hookups, picnic tables, and lighting; restrooms/showers and a playground are on site.

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Amenities available

Showers
Picnic tables
Electricity hookups

Activities you can enjoy

The area offers shoreline fishing and access to nearby boat ramps, plus nearby trail access for hiking along the LOViT and Wood Duck Slough trail. It is situated along Lake Hamilton/Lake Ouachita and the Ouachita Mountains, providing outdoor recreation opportunities.
Hiking
Trail access includes the Wood Duck Slough trail and the east end of the LOViT (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail), a 44-mile trail system along the south end of Lake Ouachita.
Fishing
The site is located along the shoreline with 'great shoreline fishing' on Lake Hamilton/Lake Ouachita.
Boating
Boat ramp access is available nearby: Spillway Ramp for Lake Ouachita and Avery Ramp for Lake Hamilton.
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed

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Proximity to water featuresDirectly along the shoreline of Lake Hamilton and near access to Lake Ouachita via the Spillway Ramp and Avery Ramp; located just below Blakely Mountain Dam.
HostThis location is unstaffed. For general information call the main office at (501) 767-2101.

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Stephens Park Day-Use
Driving directionsFrom Hot Springs, AR: Take US 270 west to AR-227 N/Mountain Pine Rd for 6 miles. Continue straight on Blakely Dam road through Mountain Pine and past Mountain Pine school. Stephens Park will be on your left just before you get to the base of Blakely Mountain Dam.
Accessible via US 270 west to AR-227 N/Mountain Pine Rd and Blakely Dam Road.
Nearby places
Hot Springs — about 10 miles

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.3
14 reviews
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Stephens Park Day-Use is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers overwhelmingly love Stephens Park Day-Use/campground, consistently giving 5-star ratings. They describe it as a small, quiet, very well-maintained park with beautiful water and scenery, great for families, RVs, and gatherings. Campers appreciate the full hookups, clean bathhouses, and peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere near Blakely Dam and the Ouachita River/Lake Hamilton.
Review Summaries
Based on 14 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers highlight the beauty of the setting—crystal-clear, very cold water right below Blakely Dam, mature shade trees, and a tranquil, quiet environment. The campground is praised for having only...
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Common Concerns

There are essentially no repeated complaints in the reviews provided. One reviewer notes there is no television signal, but they still rate the campground 5 stars and present it more as a heads-up...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations

Several reviewers emphasize that there are only nine sites and it’s “reservations only,” so booking ahead is important. Multiple comments suggest it’s a good choice for those seeking a quiet, small...
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Camper Quotes

"Absolutely love this park but shh, don't tell everyone. Reservations only." "Cutest little campground and I mean little! Only 9 sites but lots of room between sites. Right on the river at the base...
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Site-Specific Reviews

Several reviewers note the campground has “only nine” RV sites, all with full hookups (water, electric, sewer) and generous spacing between sites. One reviewer specifically mentions their site had...
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Last updated December 10, 2025
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