At 1,940 acres, Lake Catherine forms the highlight of Lake Catherine State Park in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains in Hot Springs County. The lake provides an ideal playground for fishermen and water-babies – the marina stocks everything you need to catch a big one for your supper as well as rental boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, and row boats can be rented during the summer.

There are several accommodation options – you can rent a cabin or bring your tent or RV to one of the campgrounds and enjoy a magical back-to-nature family holiday. Hikers have four trails to choose from, which vary from easy to moderate, and guided hikes, horseback riding, nature trails, and lake tours are available.

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