The Dot Of Water Visible From Mt. Magazine Is Actually Blue Mountain Lake, A Gorgeous Arkansas Campground
By Carol Ann Carson|Published August 06, 2020
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
Your trip to the top of the world, otherwise known as Mount Magazine, can easily launch into another weekend getaway! After your mountaintop visit, take a short drive to Blue Mountain Lake. This gorgeous lake is so much more than the initial blue dot you see from Mt. Magazine! Let’s enjoy the drive and find the perfect campsite for a lazy lakeside weekend.
Looking out from the lodge atop Mount Magazine you may have noticed the shimmering blue water in the valley below.
Everything about this area, including the drive, makes for a relaxing and gorgeous getaway. The lake has five recreation areas as well as seven designated spots for primitive camping. Let's explore a few of the options for a weekend away.
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If you prefer peaceful seclusion, then Ashley Creek Recreation Area should be your first stop before heading into the water.
The small area has a couple of picnic tables, plenty of sightseeing, and a boat launch. This area is perfect for anyone needing to unplug and reconnect to nature.
Ashley Creek is located on the north side of the lake, near the town of Blue Mountain. If you head east you'll come across two more note-worthy stops: Waveland Park and Outlet Park Rec Areas.
These are the two main campgrounds of Blue Mountain Lake and they're perfect for a family camp out. Both have plenty of space (and hook-ups) for RVs and easy-access pads for tents. Although these are the main stomping grounds for the lake, collectively the parks have less than a hundred campsites.
Either of these campgrounds will launch you into adventures both on and off the water.
For details on all the campgrounds to see which one fits your family's needs best, head to this site. You can also visit the Corps of Engineers' webpage on the area here.
Which campground is your favorite at the lake? Share with us in the comments below! We would love to see your Blue Mountain Lake adventures in our Facebook group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.
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