Ouachita National Forest: Take a Vacation

Looking to get away and make memories with the family? Ouachita National Forest is a stunning travel destination in Arkansas and Oklahoma. It’s sure to bring out the wanderlust in your entire family and offers you a delightful way to connect with nature and each other. So step away from the devices, let your work worries go, and head on out to Ouachita National Forest.

Ouachita National Forest spans almost 2 million acres. It’s headquartered in Hot Springs, Arkansas and is managed to provide timber, habitat for wildlife and fish (including many endangered species), and minerals leasing, and of course, loads of family fun. From hunting to fishing to hiking, biking, trail riding, and everything in between, you’ll love what this part has to offer.

Hiking

Beginner and advanced hikers alike will love the options at the Ouachita National Forest. With a range of options and difficulties to choose from, there truly is something for everyone.

Eagle Rock Loop. HARD
Little Missouri Trail. MODERATE
Winding Stairs Trail. MODERATE(
Buckeye Mountain to Caney Creek Trail. MODERATE
Athens-Big Fork Trail. HARD(49) …
Lake Ouachita Vista Trail: Homestead Trailhead to Shangri La Drive.
Hunt’s Loop Trail. MODERATE
Womble Trail. HARD

Fishing

ouachita national forest lake

This forest has over 4,000 miles of streams and 1,600 acres of lakes and ponds. Over 400 acres of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Lake Hinkle is included in the lake acreage. Bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass, and largemouth bass can be caught in open waters or quiet coves.

Wildlife Viewing

Many wildlife viewing options are available at Ouachita. Most notably, Red Slough Wildlife Management Area. This space is of 5,000 area of a wetland project that was created to restore hydrology and re-establish bottomland hardwoods. It’s managed by the USDA Forest Shrive, Oklahoma Departmet of Wildlife Conservation, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. You’ll find ample opportunity to view various bird species and waterfowl.

If you’re looking to get away or just looking for a new manufactured home for sale, contact us. We can answer any of your questions, walk you through financing options, and help you find the right single or doublewide floorplan that you need for your home.