🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Lake Ouachita – Blakely Dam swim area
A popular Lake Ouachita swimming spot near the dam that created the lake, about ten miles northwest of Hot Springs.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Warm lake water
Water Type
Reservoir swim spot near dam
Managed By
US Army Corps of Engineers
County
Garland County, Arkansas
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Blakely Dam Rd, off Mountain Pine Rd, AR
Access Notes:
Easy access via Blakely Dam Road
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace