Avery

Lake Ouachita — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Royal , AR, AR

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Avery Recreation Area sits just below Blakely Mountain Dam and along the western shore of the Ouachita River/ Lake Hamilton. This day-use area offers great shoreline fishing access, an ADA fishing pier, boat ramp, reservable pavilion, restroom and hiking trails. There is a small paved ADA trail with scenic benches.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/avery to be notified when sites open up.

Avery offers direct shoreline access to Lake Hamilton/Ouachita River with an ADA fishing pier and boat ramp, plus it serves as a trailhead for the 40-mile Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT). The Wood Duck Slough Trail provides excellent wildlife viewing.

Wildlife alert: Northern Bobwhite, Common Loon, and American Coot observed in the area. Plant species include Arkansas Beardtongue and Hubricht's Bluestar.

Insider tips for Avery: Only 1 tent site available — book well in advance as noted in known issues Use the ADA fishing pier for shoreline access without a boat Access the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) trailhead here for multi-day backpacking options Wood Duck Slough Trail offers wildlife viewing — bring binoculars for birding

Skip Avery if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this site. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You need multiple camping options — only 1 site total.

Best time to visit Avery: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Stephens Park Day-Use (Mountain Pine, AR), Spillway (Lake Ouachita) (Royal , AR), Brady Mountain (ROYAL, AR), Crystal Springs (Ar) Day-Use (ROYAL, AR).