Outlet Area
Outlet Area Park is located on the beautiful Blue Mountain Lake near Waveland, Arkansas. Visitors are greeted with shaded campsites, spectacular scenery and many outdoor recreation opportunities. Blue Mountain Lake provides the ideal spot to get away from it all, relax and enjoy fishing, boating, hunting, hiking and more.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 38 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 72 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
38 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | LBAN | Pull-through | 60 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | |
| 02 | LBAN | Pull-through | 38 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | |
| 03 | LBAN | Pull-through | 38 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | |
| 04 | LBAN | Pull-through | 60 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | |
| 05 | LBAN | Back-in | 32 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | ||
| 06 | LBAN | Back-in | 46 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | |
| 07 | LBAN | Back-in | 42 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | ||
| 08 | LBAN | Back-in | 42 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | ||
| 09 | LBAN | Back-in | 42 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | ||
| 10 | LBAN | Back-in | 48 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 72 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
Visitors can choose from 26 reservable and 12 non-reservable campsites, with electricity and water hookups, including three multi-family sites. Most sites are waterfront; a few are just a short walk away from the water. Anglers have the convenience of a fish cleaning station.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Booneville, Arkansas, follow State Highway 10 east for 17 miles to Waveland. Turn right on State Highway 309 and drive for one mile. Turn right again onto Waveland Park Road and continue another mile. Turn left on Outlet Park Road near the Blue Mountain Lake Field Office. The park is located south of Blue Mountain Dam.
| Nearest town | Havana, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.1006° N, 93.6525° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | American Outdoor Sports ↗ | 32 mi |
| RV sales & service | Razorback Camper Sales, Inc. ↗ | 52.1 mi |
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Cargo Conversion Living/Outlet Recreation Campground at Blue Mountain Lake
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Ouachita National Forest.
- inOuachita National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,724,422 acres
- 5.4 miDry Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,301 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Rock Island Chicago and Pacific Railroad DepotBuilding · Blue Mountain · 3.8 mi
- Cove Creek BridgeStructure · Corley · 6.6 mi
- Powder MagazineStructure · Blue Ball · 7.8 mi
Natural features
Blue Mountain Lake is situated in the shadow of Mt. Magazine, the highest mountain in Arkansas and the tallest between the Rockies and Alleghenies. Farmland, rolling green mountains and two national forests surround the lake, adding to the natural beauty of the area. The lake shore consists of mixed pine and hardwood forests, wetlands and grasslands, which provide habitat for many native wildlife species. Outlet Area Park is located just downstream of Blue Mountain Dam. Water flow from the dam travels down the river channel through the park as it heads further down in the Petit Jean River Valley.
Recreation
Families, anglers, boaters, hikers, water skiers and hunters are drawn to the lake for its recreational activities. Forests around the lake are also open to hunting. The river channel through Outlet Area Park provides prime bank fishing opportunities for crappie, largemouth and white bass, bream and catfish. Families can make use of Outlet Area's playground, and the shady, cypress tree-lined swimming area in nearby Waveland Park. The J. Perry Mikels Blue Mountain Special Use Area on the west end of the lake has a world-class bird dog field trial area that attracts visitors from throughout the United States and several other countries. Anyone may use the facilities to train dogs.
Nearby
The lake is situated between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forest, and Mt. Magazine State Park is within a 30-minute drive. Additional information for local attractions is available at chambers of commerce in nearby towns.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Outlet Area?
Sites at Outlet Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Outlet Area?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Outlet Area have?
38 sites, including 38 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Outlet Area?
The longest site here provides 72 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Outlet Area have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Outlet Area?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Outlet Area?
Families, anglers, boaters, hikers, water skiers and hunters are drawn to the lake for its recreational activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Outlet Area?
Havana, Arkansas. The lake is situated between the Ozark and Ouachita National Forest, and Mt.
Source: Getting there
What if Outlet Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Waveland Park (0.6 mi), Cove Lake Recreation Area (8.7 mi), and Jack Creek Recreation Area (11.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby