🏞️ River Swim
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About River Bluff Float Camp (Ouachita River)
A picturesque swimming and camping spot directly on the banks of the Ouachita River north of Mount Ida.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool river water
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
River swimming spot (Ouachita River)
Managed By
US Forest Service (Ouachita National Forest)
County
Montgomery County, Arkansas
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Off Ark. 27, north of Mount Ida, AR, on the Ouachita River
Access Notes:
Easy riverside access
✅ 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