Openings · last 7 days
28
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 28 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
89
Openings · last 90 days
154
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dSaturday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 42 of 154 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Saturday (27.3%), with Monday (30) and Tuesday (23) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 01:00 and 08:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 65 of 154 detected openings (42.2%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 12.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6–27.8 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 33 | 21.4% |
| 6 | 31 | 20.1% |
| 7 | 23 | 14.9% |
| 8 | 16 | 10.4% |
| 9 | 15 | 9.7% |
Site 2 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 33. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 9 monitored sites
Of the 1,647 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 1,308 open for online reservation · 339 reserved.
Where the open windows are
20.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,308 of 1,647 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online20.6%
Open site-nights1,308 / 1,647
Reserved (of online inventory)339 / 1,647
Weekday openings761
Weekend openings547
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 761 fall on weekdays and 547 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027January holds the most room. 273 of 279 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 9 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 6 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 6 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 8 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 8 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 6 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 8 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 2 | 167 |
| 9 | 167 |
| 1 | 161 |
| 7 | 159 |
| 8 | 155 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,308 open site-nights across 9 sites at Stephens Park, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 38 2-night, 32 3-night, 25 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 6.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 40 ft | Yes | 167 | 90 nights | Nov 2, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +155 more |
| 9 | 55 ft | Yes | 167 | 121 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +155 more |
| 1 | 25 ft | Yes | 161 | 156 nights | Nov 4, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 +149 more |
| 7 | 60 ft | Yes | 159 | 120 nights | Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +147 more |
| 8 | 40 ft | Yes | 155 | 80 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 11, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23 +143 more |
| 5 | 60 ft | Yes | 142 | 98 nights | Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17 +130 more |
| 6 | 60 ft | Yes | 141 | 77 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +129 more |
| 4 | 55 ft | Yes | 137 | 103 nights | Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +125 more |
| 3 | 50 ft | Yes | 79 | 41 nights | Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 12, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17 +67 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.
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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: 1,308 of 1,647 tracked site-nights are open (79.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 154 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 28 site-date openings at Stephens Park in the last 7 days, 89 over 30 days and 154 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Stephens Park?
Saturday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 42 of 154 (27.3%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Stephens Park?
32 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 6. 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 273 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 279.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Stephens Park?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 12.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6-27.8 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Stephens Park?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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