Outlet Area

Blue Mountain Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: HAVANA, AR, AR

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$52 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (71 reviews)

Season: May through October

Please note that the sites have been renumbered on the pavement and have now been updated in the system. Outlet Area Park is located on the beautiful Blue Mountain Lake near Waveland, Arkansas. Visitors are greeted with shaded campsites, spectacular scenery and many outdoor recreation opportunities.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Outlet Area is consistently praised by campers as one of the best Corps of Engineers campgrounds, offering quiet, peaceful sites nestled in a beautiful valley on Blue Mountain Lake with excellent amenities and well-maintained facilities.

Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, and Cascabel de diamantes present in the area; also Gray Fox, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Black-and-white Warbler, and Dark-eyed Junco.

Insider tips for Outlet Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Sites have been renumbered on pavement; verify your site number upon arrival Verify if your assigned site is correctly booked as a single or double site at check-in

Skip Outlet Area if: You need full RV hookups; most sites have no hookups and are only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp outside May through October seasonal operation window.

Best time to visit Outlet Area: May through October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Waveland Park (HAVANA, AR), Cove Lake Recreation Area (PARIS, AR), Spring Lake Recreation Area (Belleville, AR), Sorghum Hollow (New Blaine, AR).