USDA Forest Service
 

Ouachita National Forest

 
 

Ouachita National Forest
100 Reserve Street
P.O. Box 1270
Federal Building
Hot Springs, AR 71902

(501) 321-5202

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Shady Lake

Mena/Oden Ranger District

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Setting Take Arkansas Hwy. 84 west of Glenwood, AR; turn northwest on Arkansas Hwy. 246 at Athens, AR; turn right (north) at sign, drive 3 miles on Forest Service Road
38.
Directions FS Road 38 is a gravel road.
Road Access FS Road 38 is gravel, the road is paved within the campground.
Total Campsites 69
Hookups 18
Max Vehicle Length Can accommodate RV's and trailers up to 40 feet
Max Length of Stay 14 days
Max Group Size 6 Persons Per Site
Water Well water
Restrooms Accessible flush toilets and warm showers
Fee $10.00 for Camping; $15.00 site A-7 with electric and water hookups; $17.00 site C-22 with electric, water,and sewer; $16.00 Double site, no utilities; Day Use $3.00
Reservations Group Picnic Shelter and C-22 (full hook-ups) reservable from Mena Ranger District Office
Season of Use Loops A, D, & C-22 March 1 - November 30 (Loop A Bathhouse opens May 15th). Loops B & C May 15 - October 31.
Site Manager Forest Service
Special Group picnic shelter, swimming, fishing, hiking, interpretive trail, amphitheater, playground. Only electric motors allowed on lake.

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