Lake Sylvia - Hot Springs, AR - part of Lake Sylvia Campground in the national forest

Lake Sylvia located in Hot Springs, Arkansas is inside of the Ouachita National Forest. The recreation area can be found in the northeast corner between the mountains. There is a lake of eighteen acres known for the fishing and swimming opportunities.

Facilities at the lake include a total of twenty-six units for camping some with electricity and some without that are designated as tent only areas. There are two group campsites and thirty-six picnic areas. The swimming area has a beach. There are also a number of trails, a volleyball court and amphitheater. The facility has restrooms complete with showers.

Lake Sylvia has a trail complex to take visitors around the lake. Facilities at the lake are available as long as they last. Those planning to visit the lake should register within a half hour of the time they arrive. Check out at the park is two in the afternoon and there is no reserving of campsites. A group of six or one family is what the campsites are limited to.

Lake Sylvia limits camping to fourteen days in a row and no wood may be cut for building fires. The lake is an ideal place to spend an afternoon relaxing.