About Lake Sylvia Recreation Area
Nestled between scenic pine and oak-clad mountains in the northeast corner of the Ouachita National Forest is Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. The serene 18-acre lake is noted for its swimming and fishing opportunities only 38 miles west of Little Rock. [Lake Sylvia Recreation Area and Camp Ouachita are now managed by the Arkansas State Parks. ](https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/lake-sylvia-recreation-area) [Lake Sylvia Trails](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5084315.pdf)
- Fees: [Lake Sylvia is managed by Arkansas State Parks.](https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/lake-sylvia-recreation-area)
- Managed by: USFS - Ouachita National Forest
- Where: 10 mi south of Perryville, AR · 34.86762, -92.82241
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Jan.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Pinnacle -Lk Sylvia | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Winona Forest Drive | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 25.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: River Ridge Observatory (Observatory), 14 mi.
Dump station: 21.4 mi
Propane: 23.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Harris Brake Lake Resort 8.4 mi
- South Fourche Recreation Area 16.2 mi
- Jessieville Winona Fourche Ranger District 17.5 mi
- Cherokee 18.2 mi
- Campsite #106 · 6 mi N of Adona 18.6 mi
- Campsite · 6 mi N of Adona 18.7 mi