It was a beautiful morning, perfect for exploring trails along the state park. We drove :30, 2…read moremiles out of Hot Springs. We started in the visitor center with Wi-Fi, maps, and a small gift shop. We followed the trails down to the marina. We passed campsite's & pullouts. Kayaks, paddle boats, pontoon boats are all available. There was a small beach with two people sitting on chairs.

We drove through part of Lake Ouachita State Park in late July 2025…read more Entrance was free. The lake looked clean everywhere we went. I was impressed. Many boaters, some swimmers (with designated areas and beaches even), some fishermen, and hikers scattered this area of Arkansas just outside of Hot Springs. It was fairly hot when we went, but still good fun and beautiful scenery. If time had permitted, I would have liked to take my daughters to Three Sisters Springs and other places. We instead stayed at Echo Canyon which is not technically part of the state park, but exists on Lake Ouachita.

Beautiful! Secluded! The water was so clean and the campsites were clean. Our family of 6 enjoyed…read moreit.

Beautiful park by a beautiful lake. Quiet, clean, green, and peaceful. This is a must visit if…read moreyou're seeking biggest bang for the buck while also considering natural beauty and cleanliness. Far away from Arkansas' limited urban areas. Camping is a must! Be aware - this is Arkansas with a subtropical humid climate and the most amount of bugs you'll encounter in your life. ... aggressive huge flies that chase you around the camp sight and they bite!!!! Wasps and bees. Spiders and ants. Ticks. Haha. If that's not your thing, bring the Rv and skip the tent.

10/10 Recommend!! Amazing staff! Beautiful and clean camp. Thank you for having us!…read moreWe plan on booking again soon.

Update: Owner contacted me and has a new system in place to make sure everyone that has been…read moredropped off, will be picked up. She refunded my money (I never asked for a refund.) And gave me a voucher towards tubing next time. I'm willing to give it another go next time we visit. The owner reached out to me and I appreciate her concern. As of now I will give 5 stars based upon updated measures in place for the check-in/check-out process and the owner's willingness to correct the problem!

Clean and comfortable - natural beauty sitting just around the bend and over the next hill and…read moreunder the placid water of Lake Catherine! It's fun and easy to reach/enjoy with family friendly opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, grilling, camping (cabins available too) - very close to Hot Springs which has a lot of beauty from the National Park in downtown to the lookout tower atop the highest point in downtown - including the natural hot springs which makes this place famous for America's first off season professional baseball camps and the likes of gangsters and movie stars all mingled alongside the everyday persons enjoying the same or hanging out at the horse races. It's a cool place to visit and you'll have a super time at the park - with other states parks and lakes and rivers/hiking and nature all around!

Lake Catherine-- We absolutely love this lake!…read more Although, I felt like things were not labeled as they should have been during the hike of "Falls Creek Falls". There were marks on trees during the hike that were red, white and yellow, but I had no idea what those meant. Maybe this part of town is less touristy and more locals, because people had set up hammocks, and all of their things that they needed for the night/day around the waterfall after the hike. I spoke to a sweet man and woman on a golf cart who seemed to work there, as they were going around and changing papers for the reservations for there were trailers in the parking lot, and they advised us on where to go and park. They did advise us that if you go on the trails, if you go towards the left, the hike is shorter and it's about a 1/2 a mile, and if you go towards the right, it's about a mile and a 1/2 Which is a great tip because, of course, we wanted to take the shorter route. We had a toddler and an elderly person with us, and so we did not want to do a strenuous hike. This hike was just enough for us to feel better adventurous, and like we accomplished something when we got to the falls. The falls were beautiful, and the water looked gorgeous. Although, I did see later on another app, that a lot of times sewer water gets into the falls. Unfortunately, we had decided to take a dip even though we didn't have swim suits just because it looks so refreshing but it's just something to keep in mind. Overall, we would definitely come here again! It looks like a great place to bring lunch and hang out and eat after a great hike!

Stop here it's fun and beautiful!!! Nice for fishing and pictures!!! Funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnread more

Quick look rating: 5/5 Quality, 5/5 Service, 5/5 Experience…read more For my 100th review of 2015, I thought it would be best to write about a great little trout fly fishing spot that's not to far from Dallas, TX. **To note: This review is written about the creek before the floods in early spring of 2015. In the spring of 2015 we had major rains and flooding in the area. The engineers for the dam had to release a large amount of water from the spillway. Downstream was a major washout. Spillway Creek is below the spillway dam at Broken Bow Lake. It is just a little over 3 hours drive time from Dallas or 20 to 25 minutes from Broken Bow, Oklahoma. The water released from this dam comes from about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way down from the top of the water. This keeps the water released cold, cold enough for trout to live for the first couple of miles to about twelve miles worth of stream before it gets to hot for trout. The spillway is stocked with trout nearly every two weeks with at least two trucks of stock trout. The Spillway Creek is on the Ouachita National Forrest and Beavers Bend State Park, and I noticed that they are doing a great job of keeping this park and wildlife area, very well maintained! Help keep this park clean, what you pack/carry in, well then carry out, thank you in advance! At the time of spring there was two nice fly fishing shops in the area, while the Dallas has some really nice fly shops to help you out as well! Some of the Fly shops in Dallas have some guides that will take you up there as well! My thoughts / suggestions: 9ft rod - 4 or 5 weight rod, 9ft leader with a 5x tippet, take 5,6, and 7x tippet spools. Flies: RS2, maybe some tiny midge nymphs. Carry a wading staff! The water can be stiff in some areas! **To note: Check with the local fly shops for what kind of fly's to use and what types of tippet and leaders are being used at that time. **Emergency Note: Always listen for any sirens in the valley / creek area. When they release water from the dam, the engineers will blow that horn/whistle. If you hear it, head to high ground IMMEDIATELY! Please keep in mind where your fellow fly fishing buddies are located! For the most part there is phone reception in the area, but double check. It is pretty good idea to go to text mode when fly fishing and keep it on vibration/silent mode. Be safe, and let others know where you are located! I'll be back!

howdy folks, to…read morebegin i want the reader to know that you will not regret the trip to this lake to fish bass with scott. we are from texas and had some work in the area so i thought i would use yelp to search for a guide to show us around. scott answered my call and we booked the trip, about a week later we meet up and hit the water, scott is a very laid back guy and also a family man, my co workers and i have kids as well. so we spent the afternoon hanging out shooting the bull and catching fish! the experience was worth every penny! do yourself a favor and if you want a good time on a beautiful lake let scott take you out. thanks again scott from your moving buddies down in texas! m webster

From the owner: Specializing in first class fishing trips and sharing my passion in the pursuit of catching trophy…read morestriped bass on Lake Ouachita in Hot Springs, AR.

We enjoyed camping here a lot. It's a little hard to get to but once you find it it's worth the…read morehunt. Good fishing, quiet , the owners are very hospitable.

This is a well-kept park that overlooks the Arkansas River and the Toad Suck Bridge and Dam. There…read moreare a variety of recreational opportunities here. With its picturesque waterfront setting, the park offers a calm respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you want to have a picnic by the river, take a leisurely stroll along the walking trails, or simply relax and enjoy the breathtaking views, Old Ferry Landing Park is the ideal spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This was a nice break and a great view. We enjoyed having a bit of a walk about as we've been driving for a while! [Review 2307 of 2024 - 370 in Arkansas - 23322 overall]

We really appreciate the time Vince took out of his weekend for us. We had a great time even though…read morewe didn't catch a lot and definitely no record breakers. LOL! His friendly fellowship was very welcome. It was great to have someone who believes in the power of The Lord guiding the boat. If we are ever back that way, we will definitely be calling on Vince again.

Caddo Lake Fellowship is THE best Fishing Guide Service in Caddo. Vince is professional and knows…read morethe lake like the back of his hand! Highly recommended fellowship and fishing service.