Beautiful Lake Ouachita is an Corp of Engineers
island-filled Reservoir on the Ouachita River
of 40,000 + acres. The Lake has major river and creek tributaries,
abundant vegetation with an underwater forest. Eurasian milfoil and
elodea now cover much of the lake’s shallow-water areas. Located in the
Ouachita National Forest, the lake has virtually no shoreline
development, which adds to its scenic appeal. The main river feeding the
lake is the Ouachita River. Three other rivers, the South Fork in the
Twin Creeks Area and the North Fork, East of Irons Fork Camp grounds,
and the Irons Fork River. Major creek feeds include Big and Little
Blakeley, Cedar Creek, Crystal Springs, Pollard, Bear