Army Corps of Engineers · Lake Ouachita · Royal, AR

Brady Mountain

Brady Mountain Campground delights visitors with its family-friendly facilities, fabulous views and idyllic placement on Arkansas's Lake Ouachita. The lake attracts visitors who come for the crystal clear waters and bountiful fishing opportunities.

Reservable · Recreation.gov78 sites20 ft maxElectric hookupsPets okFires ok

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View from Brady Mountain Swim BeachBrady Mouantain VistaBrady Mountain Campground SwimbeachBrady Mountain
Photos courtesy of USACE Lake Ouachita · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric55
tent only electric17
Host/management6
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

72 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
02AElectricBack-in35PavedFull50/30/20 ampNo / –12 / 2Yes
03AElectricBack-in35PavedFull50/30/20 ampNo / –12 / 2Yes
04AElectricBack-in35PavedFull50/30/20 ampNo / –12 / 2Yes
05AElectricBack-in35PavedPartial50/30/20 ampNo / –12 / 2Yes
06AElectricBack-in35PavedFull50/30/20 ampNo / –12 / 2Yes
07AElectricBack-in35PavedPartial50/30/20 ampNo / –12 / 2Yes
08AElectricBack-in35PavedPartial50/30/20 ampNo / –12 / 2Yes
09AElectricBack-in35PavedPartial50/30/20 ampNo / –12 / 2Yes
10AElectricBack-in35PavedPartial50/30/20 ampNo / –12 / 2Yes
11AElectricBack-in35PavedPartial50/30/20 ampNo / –12 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Campground map of Brady Mountain
Campground map published by Army Corps of Engineers on Recreation.gov, credited to USACE Lake Ouachita. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric
Max vehicle length20 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySites 59, PAV 1 are listed accessible

All 74 campsites have electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground, and a swim beach.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Brady Mountain30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.93 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowFebruary: 4.61 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowMarch: 5.26 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowApril: 5.76 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 6.54 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.51 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.40 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 5.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 5.34 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 39.7°F averageFebruary: 43.0°F averageMarch: 50.6°F averageApril: 58.9°F averageMay: 67.1°F averageJune: 74.8°F averageJuly: 78.5°F averageAugust: 78.3°F averageSeptember: 71.7°F averageOctober: 60.8°F averageNovember: 49.8°F averageDecember: 42.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Blakely Mtn Dam, 4 miles from the campground at 426 feet, station USC00030764 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 58 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 1 inch a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Hot Springs, AR: Take US 270 west approximately 10 miles to Brady Mountain Access Road. Turn right and follow access road 6 miles north to the park.

Nearest townRoyal, Arkansas
Coordinates34.5823° N, 93.2654° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceRazorback Camper Sales, Inc. ↗10.9 mi
Outdoor gearAmerican Outdoor Sports ↗48.5 mi

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Video

Brady Mountain Recreation Area COE Campground

Worth a stop

Head to Hot Springs National Park and enjoy a traditional bath or modern spa experience with the natural spring water.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Ouachita National Forest begins about 3.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

Natural features

Lake Ouachita sits in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park. The lake stems from the Ouachita River and boasts 692 miles of shoreline with 178 islands.

Recreation

A unique way to explore the lake is to follow the Geo-Float Trail, coined as the first water-based interpretive trail included in the National Trails System. The self-guided boat tour leads visitors on a 16-mile trip to see incredible geologic features as it stretches from the Spillway Recreation Area to Brady Mountain Recreation Area. Hikers enjoy the scenic land-based nature trail accessible from the campground. Boating, fishing and scuba diving among the remains of the flooded mountain valley are also popular here.

Guidebooks for Arkansas

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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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  • Arkansas Nature Lover's Guidebook
    Tim Ernst and Pam Ernst, 2010
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  • Scenic Routes and Byways the Ozarks
    Don Kurz, 2013
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Brady Mountain?

Sites at Brady Mountain are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Brady Mountain?

Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Brady Mountain have?

78 sites, including 55 standard sites with power and 17 tent only electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Brady Mountain?

The longest site here provides 20 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 Brady Mountain have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Brady Mountain?

Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground, and a swim beach.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Brady Mountain?

Yes, pets are allowed at Brady Mountain. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Brady Mountain?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Brady Mountain?

Sites 59 and PAV 1 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Brady Mountain?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 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 Brady Mountain?

A unique way to explore the lake is to follow the Geo-Float Trail, coined as the first water-based interpretive trail included in the National Trails System. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Brady Mountain?

Royal, Arkansas. Head to Hot Springs National Park and enjoy a traditional bath or modern spa experience with the natural spring water.

Source: Getting there