Lake Ouachita — lakeside
Location: Mt. Ida, AR, AR
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$65 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (427 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Groups and families of all sizes come to camp at Denby Point for its scenic views, year-round fishing and convenient boating facilities. The campground promises to entertain jet skiers, boaters, hikers and birders alike. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101.The campground consists of 67 sites including 58 with electric and water hookups.
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, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Denby Point offers scenic views and year-round fishing on Lake Ouachita with convenient boating facilities. Google reviews praise it as a beautiful, woodsy campground with private sites and clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: Cedar Waxwing, Barn Swallow, Pine Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, River Cooter, Green Anole, and Little Brown Skink documented in the area.
Insider tips for Denby Point: Book early — federal campground fills quickly Request an electric hookup site if available, as most sites lack hookups Note: the bathroom building has very bright lighting at night
Skip Denby Point if: You need water or sewer hookups — not available at most sites. You expect modern facilities — some reviewers report dated and run-down amenities. You want lakeside sites — most sites lack good water access.
Best time to visit Denby Point: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with world-class striper fishing available throughout the year.
Nearby campgrounds: Tompkins Bend Day-Use (MT. IDA, AR), Joplin (Mt. Ida, AR), Little Fir (Mount Ida, AR), Charlton Recreation Area (Mount Ida, AR).
Cell signal at Denby Point (Mt. Ida, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.



Groups and families of all sizes come to camp at Denby Point for its scenic views, year-round fishing and convenient boating facilities. The campground promises to entertain jet skiers, boaters, hikers and birders alike. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101.The campground consists of 67 sites including 58 with electric and water hookups.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early
federal campground fills quickly
Request an electric hookup site if available, as most sites lack hookups
Note: the bathroom building has very bright lighting at night
Campground operates year-round with world-class striper fishing available throughout the year
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.









From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west about 26.5 miles to Ouachita Shores Parkway. Turn right and follow access road one mile north to park. From Mount Ida, Arkansas, take US 270 east approximately 9.5 miles to Ouachita Shores Parkway. Turn left on access road one mile to park.
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