The Remote Lake In Arkansas You'll Probably Have All To Yourself
By Megan Shute|Published January 23, 2019
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
The United States of America is no stranger to remote and beautiful destinations, and Arkansas is no exception. While this lovely lake might not be the most remote place in all of Arkansas, it is pretty special and certainly worthy of a visit. Located in southwest Arkansas near the borders Oklahoma and Texas is Millwood State Park, and within it, the nearly 30,000-acre Millwood Lake.
If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life, Millwood Lake might just be the place to go.
Built in 1966 where the Little River and the Saline River meet by the Army Corps of Engineers and held in place by a 3.3-mile-long earthen dam — the longest of its type in Arkansas — Millwood Lake is a place of extreme natural beauty and plenty of wildlife.
If you love fishing, you’re in luck. Millwood Lake has been recognized as one of the best lakes in America for bass fishing, and every year, the lake is home to a variety of bass fishing tournaments and fishing derbies.
A series of boat lanes meander through submerged timber, marshes, and oxbow cutoffs, making Millwood Lake an idyllic place for a fishing retreat — just make sure you don’t visit when there’s a fishing tournament. The 29,260-acre lake abounds in largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie.
While the park is home to approximately 45 campsites, you might feel as though you have this large lake entirely to yourself — especially if you visit during the offseason. Amenities include picnic sites, a self-guided walking trail, bicycle trail and marina where you can purchase groceries, bait, and gas as well as rent fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, and more.