Little Fir
Lake Ouachita — lakeside
Location: Mount Ida, AR, AR
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (78 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Little Fir is a small quiet campground located along the western shores of Lake Ouachita. Little fir is a popular destination for many anglers who desire a quiet atmosphere while still being close to prime fishing habitat. Lake Ouachita is fed from the cool waters of the Ouachita River in central Arkansas.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/little-fir to be notified when sites open up.
Little Fir is a small, quiet campground on Lake Ouachita's western shores known for world-class striper fishing and incredibly clear waters that attract scuba divers. Google reviewers consistently praise the spacious gravel and grass sites and wonderful owners, with a 4.8/5 rating from 64 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth present within 8km; also Ouachita Map Turtle, Green Anole, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Barn Swallow, Cedar Waxwing, Pine Warbler, and Yellow-rumped Warbler.
Insider tips for Little Fir: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Request a site near bathrooms if accessibility is needed, as campers report proximity benefits. Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups despite Dump Station availability.
Skip Little Fir if: You require full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups.. You prefer spontaneous visits — federal campground requires early booking..
Best time to visit Little Fir: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; world-class striper fishing brings anglers year-round..
Nearby campgrounds: Joplin (Mt. Ida, AR), Tompkins Bend (Mt. Ida, AR), Denby Point (Mt. Ida, AR), Crystal Springs (Ar) (ROYAL, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Little Fir
Cell signal at Little Fir (Mount Ida, AR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
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.
Little Fir is a small quiet campground located along the western shores of Lake Ouachita. Little fir is a popular destination for many anglers who desire a quiet atmosphere while still being close to prime fishing habitat. Lake Ouachita is fed from the cool waters of the Ouachita River in central Arkansas.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Request a site near bathrooms if accessibility is needed, as campers report proximity benefits.
Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups despite Dump Station availability.
Campground operates year-round; world-class striper fishing brings anglers year-round.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Mount Ida, AR: Take US 270 west to AR-27 North. Continue on AR-27 North for 4.8 miles and then turn right onto state hwy 188 for 8 miles. The Little Fir Campground entrance will be on your right.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Ouachita fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Ouachita before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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