Openings · last 7 days
13
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10052147
When Stephens Park reopens
Stephens Park's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
22
Openings · last 90 days
32
Only 32 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 9 monitored sites
Of the 1,647 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,155 open for online reservation · 492 reserved.
Where the open windows are
29.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,155 of 1,647 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online29.9%
Open site-nights1,155 / 1,647
Reserved (of online inventory)492 / 1,647
Weekday openings686
Weekend openings469
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 686 fall on weekdays and 469 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 275 of 279 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 9 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 7 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 7 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 9 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 9 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: 7 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 9 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 8 | 149 |
| 9 | 146 |
| 1 | 145 |
| 5 | 138 |
| 7 | 137 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,155 open site-nights across 9 sites at Stephens Park, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 47 2-night, 40 3-night, 23 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 5.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 9 sites take 25 ft, 8 sites take 35 ft, 8 sites take 40 ft.
All 9 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 40 ft | Yes | 149 | 111 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +137 more |
| 9 | 55 ft | Yes | 146 | 111 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18 +134 more |
| 1 | 25 ft | Yes | 145 | 111 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 +133 more |
| 5 | 60 ft | Yes | 138 | 97 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +126 more |
| 7 | 60 ft | Yes | 137 | 108 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 30, Oct 31, Nov 1 +125 more |
| 4 | 55 ft | Yes | 128 | 103 nights | Sep 21, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Nov 2, Nov 3 +116 more |
| 6 | 60 ft | Yes | 127 | 79 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +115 more |
| 2 | 40 ft | Yes | 122 | 96 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4 +110 more |
| 3 | 50 ft | Yes | 63 | 41 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 21, Dec 22, Dec 23, Dec 31, Jan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027 +51 more |
About Stephens Park
Overview
Located just below Blakely Mountain Dam along the shoreline Lake Hamilton is Stephens Park. This small quiet campground has great shoreline fishing access in the Stephens Park and Avery Day-use Area. There is also boat ramp access nearby for Lake Ouachita by using the Spillway Ramp and access to Lake Hamilton using the Avery Ramp. In the area is Wood Duck Slough trail and the east end of the LOViT (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail). The LOViT is a 44 mile long trail system that meanders along the south end of Lake Ouachita.
Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.
Recreation
Water skiers, jet skiers and anglers can all enjoy the crystal clear waters of the lake, while hikers enjoy the campground's location on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT), which meanders across the south end of the lake. Wildlife enthusiasts can find everything from bobcats to black bears and deer in the forested mountains surrounding the lake, and Bald eagles are often spotted in winter.
Facilities
The campground has 9 large class A sites with sewer, water, and 50 amp hookups. Other amenities include shower house and playground.
Natural Features
Lake Ouachita is nestled in the Ouachita Mountains just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park. The pool is fed by the cool waters of the Ouachita River and extends about 30 miles over 40,000 surface acres.
Nearby Attractions
Head to Hot Springs National Park and discover how it earned the nickname, "The American Spa." Or take a scenic drive through the 1.8 million-acres of Ouachita National Forest.
9 monitored sitesRVs up to 60 ft9 with hookupsPets OKFire pits
Getting there
From Hot Springs, AR: Take US 270 west to AR-227 N/Mountain Pine Rd for 6 miles. Continue straight on Blakely Dam road through Mountain Pine and past Mountain Pine school. Stephens Park Campground will be on your left just before you get to the base of Blakely Mountain Dam.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10052147 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Stephens Park?
Reservations for Stephens Park are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,155 of 1,647 tracked site-nights are open (70.1%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 32 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Stephens Park?
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site-date openings at Stephens Park in the last 7 days, 22 over 30 days and 32 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Stephens Park?
40 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 5. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Stephens Park fit a 35-foot RV?
8 of the 9 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Stephens Park?
January 2027, with 275 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 279.
When is the next open date at Stephens Park?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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