Lake Sylvia Recreation Area ! Site may ood during Biking Camping Fishing HIking Swimming extreme rainfall U.S Department of Agriculture Nestled between scenic pine and oak-clad mountains in the To help ensure an enjoyable visit for everyone, Forest Service northeast corner of the Ouachita National Forest is Lake Sylvia please note the following regulations. These Southern Region Recreation Area. rules are designed to help prevent damage to the natural resources and facilities as well as prevent The U.S. Department The serene 18-acre lake is noted for its swimming and fishing conflicts with other forest visitors. opportunities only 38 miles west of Little Rock. of Agriculture (USDA) • Register within 30 minutes of your arrival; prohibits discrimination Facilities: check out time is 2 p.m. in all its programs and

• 14 camping units with electricity • Campsites may not be reserved for others. activities on the basis of L • 8 camping units - tent only, no electricity race, color, national origin, A • Campsites are limited to one family or group K age, disability, and where • 36 picnicking units of six. Group sites limited to 12 adults. E

• 2 group campsites applicable, sex, marital S • Camping stay is limited to 14 consecutive status, familial status, Y

• Swimming area and beach days. L

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• Diving platform • Use only dead and down wood for campfires. I sexual orientation, genetic A

• Restrooms (flush toilets and showers) • Pets are allowed on a leash or restraint and information, political beliefs, R

• Horseshoe pits restricted from the day use area. reprisal, or because all or E • Hiking trails a part of an individual's C • Picnic area and beach are open from 8 a.m. R

• Interpretive trails to 8 p.m. income is derived from any E public assistance program. A • Trailer sanitary station • Alcoholic beverages prohibited. T

(Not all prohibited bases I • Amphitheater O • Fireworks are not allowed within the national apply to all programs.) • Water fountains and hydrants N forest. Persons with disabilities who

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These facilities are available on a first-come, first-served • Camping is not allowed in the picnic area require alternative means for R basis during the recreation season from mid-spring to early fall. communication of program E

or beach. A information (Braille, large Fees are charged for the use of the are and posted at the • America the Beautiful Senior and Access print, audiotape, etc.) should self-service pay station with instructions. Camping fees include passes are accepted. swimming privileges. contact USDA's TARGET Directions Center at (202) 720-2600 For more information The area can be accessed from State (voice and TDD). Jessieville Visitor Information Ctr. Ouachita National Forest Highway 9 and 10 via State Highway 324, or To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, 8607 Highway 7 N. P.O. Box 1270 from State Highway 7 via Forest Road 132, then Forest Service Road 152. Director, Office of Civil Jessieville, AR 71949 Hot Springs AR 71902 Rights, 1400 Independence (501) 984-5313 Phone: (501) 321-5202 Area Latitude: 34.8676194 Avenue, S.W., Washington, Area Longitude: -92.8224056 D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST • P.O. Box 1270 • Hot Springs, AR 71902 • 501.321.5202 • http://www.fs.usda.gov/ouachita provider and employer. R8-RG 389 Revised May 2016 Vicinity Map

59 10 7 9 Lake Sylvia Recreation Area 271 112 Booneville Danville Poteau 71 Perryville 60 Ouachita National Forest 60 270 59 60 270 248 Waldron 28 7 271 Heavener 27 9 71 59 270 Jessieville Talihina 270 270 298 Trails and Scenic Drive Camping Mena 5 88 Oden N 59 270 70 71 Mt.Ida •Trees of the Forest Trail - For your comfort and convenience, each camping 8 Hot 8 0.4 mile, paved, accessible, unit includes a table, tent/trailer pad, cooking grill, lan- 70 7 Springs 4 30 self-guided, interpretive tern post, fire ring and parking spur. A water hydrant, 70 Glenwood

OKLAHOMA trail. garbage receptacle, restrooms and showers are within walking distance from each unit. •Wildcat Mountain Bike Trail - 11 miles. Check at Travel trailers up to 22 feet in length can be accom- a Forest Service office for modated. details.

• Lake Sylvia Trail Complex Lake Sylvia Recreation Area Parking Lake Sylvia Loop (0.7 mile), Ouachita National Forest Wildlife Loop (0.8 mile), Restroom 152 Chinquapin Loop (0.6 mile), NOTE: Distances between Forest Service Road locations are not to scale. Day-use Chinquapin Spur, 324 Picnic 324 National Recreation Trail Lake Sylvia area State Highway Spur. Spur ~Boat Accessible 0.5 mi. to Ramp • Ouachita National Recre- Ouachita Camp Self-Service ation Trail - 192 miles, National Host 152 Swim Pay Station Recreation Bathhouse Area east to west, cross-country row Cree Amphitheater Trail Nar k

hiking trail. Maps are avail- 4 mi. to Hwy 9 Dump Station able on-line at: 0.2 mi. Lake Sylvia 4 mi. to Hwy 9 & 10 http://www.fs.usda.gov/ Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail Loop A goto/ouachita/maps 0.4 mi. Lake Sylvia Loop Camp Ouachita 0.8 mi. Historic Site •Winona Scenic Drive - 27 Loop B miles, unpaved roads with Tent spectacular views of Lake Camping Winona and the eastern Dam portion of the Ouachita Group mountain range. Campsites Chinquapin Wildlife Loop Paved Road Ties into Scenic Highway 7 Overlook 0.4 mi. 0.8 mi. Unpaved Road National Scenic Byway and Chinquapin Loop

0.7 mi. N Flatside Wilderness. Trail Ouachita National 0.3 mi. Recreation Trail Spur 0.6 miles River or stream

Mountain ~May 2016