Brady Mountain Campground

We enjoyed this spot enough that we extended our stay. First we were in site 24 (A loop, which is more level than the ones in B) for 5 nights and then moved to 69. Oddly they are not that far apart but the cell signal for Verizon was notably better in 69. Most sites are gravel, but there are a few newly done ones with concrete pads. 30amp electric only so fill your water when you arrive. next to the dump station (separate water source). Both sites were on the water 24 had sunrise and 69 had sunset views. The bath house was clean and heated which we were pleasantly surprised about given we stayed the end of March still off season. No doubt this place is busy in the summer with beautiful Lake Ouachita at your front door.
No camp host during our stay (again off season) which was not an issue. Reserve online and then grab your tag. Staff will come around and confirm your reservation and issue a new "official tag".

The road in is a bit tight and twisty with several low water crossings. We visited Lake Ouachita State Park to hike and several places in Hot Springs while staying here making it a good home base.

We booked into site 36B. Lakeside and so quiet! Late in the camping season and checked in mid week and found the campground almost to ourselves.
The sites have 50/30/20 without water, but potable water is offered as you come in.
Separate showers and restrooms are spaced one on north side and the west end. Very clean and heated with plenty of hot water available.
Enjoyed our booked 2 nights that we booked an additional 2 nights. $20/night unless you have the Senior Pass, which is $10.
We will return for certain.

I booked A22, not knowing much about this place. Our site was level, an easy pull thru. Quiet place, only 3 sites in the vicinity. Marina right across from our area, but in October it wasn't busy, I imagine this could be a noisy distraction in season.

When we return, I'd opt to get a site on the upper loop. Definitely something we would have enjoyed more, the views & breezes are nicer up there.

Proximity to Hot Springs is a huge bonus. Lake Ouachita is really pretty. About 3 miles away is an amazing smokehouse called Burl's- some of the best jerky we ever ate.

Brady Mountain is a located on Lake Ouachita (the clearest lake in Arkansas) and features 74 campsites BUT no water 💧 at the campsite. There is Potable water located through out park but you may have to walk a distance since many do not work so plan accordingly. The sites offer concrete table, fire ring, pedestal grill, lantern post and shade available. Amenities include flush toilets(bathrooms are clean but no soap), showers, boat ramp, playground, hiking trails, pavilion, picnic area, amphitheater, trailer dump station, swim 🏊🏼‍♂️ beach, fish cleaning station, handicap accessible site (# 59). 50 amp sites available.
This is a beautiful park and campground if you are planning on visiting the south side of Lake Ouachita. The campground is just 20 miles or so, west of Hot Springs, Arkansas so a visit to the magical Hot 🥵 Springs National Park for a soak in the Springs is recommended. There are plenty of trees for shade and plenty of things to do, including some of the best hiking trails on the lake. The swim beach is a very nice touch to the campground and can be used for day-use as well.
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This was our first big stop on our cross country trip and it was perfect. It was during the week so weekends may be different but it was quiet even though all the sites were full. Site 50 was right next to the swimming area and was great for us and our 3 kids. Our stay was in July and even then the beach area wasn’t crowded. Just a few people were there at a time and there was plenty of distance between our campsite and the beach area to give privacy. Cell service was spotty driving in, so bring up your reservation before you drive down the long road in, but we had no issues from our campsite.

I believe it was $16 to stay here but I had an America the Beautiful Pass so it was half off.

I stayed here in early March while driving West from Georgia. Download the area in Google Maps before you get there because it was a little of a pain to find and I quickly lost service. You have to travel some rural mountain roads to get there.

Lots of areas to choose from. Tent, van, RVs, all would be welcome here. Lots of sites to choose from. I stayed in the tent area off the to the left, under the trees. Can’t remember the site number. Each site had a picnic table, charcoal grill, and area to hang a bag. Bathroom was actually clean though it looks like no one ever uses it. Showers in the same building, many didn’t have doors or curtains but in March, no one was there.

It’s near the boat let in so boats were a little loud. The sunset was absolutely beautiful. I had to walk to the open area like 50 times because I just had to take another picture.

Though it was out of the way for me, with minimal options around I had to go. I’d stay here again no doubt.