Camp Ouachita National Historic District
Discover a unique piece of Arkansas history at Camp Ouachita, the only surviving WPA-built Girl Scout camp in the U.S., nestled in the Ouachita National Forest.
Camp Ouachita National Historic District, nestled within the Ouachita National Forest, is a 60-acre historic site that once served as a Girl Scout camp from 1937 to 1979. Constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) between 1936 and 1940, it's the nation's only surviving WPA-built Girl Scout camp complex.
A brief summary to Camp Ouachita Natl Historic District
- 618 AR-324, Perryville, Arkansas, 72126, US
- Visit website
Local tips
- Explore the hiking trails around Lake Sylvia and connect to the Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
- Visit the Trees of the Forest Trail, a 0.4-mile paved trail with interpretive signs.
- Check out the Chinquapin Overlook for scenic views.
Getting There
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Driving
To reach Camp Ouachita National Historic District, navigate to Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. From Perryville, take Arkansas Highway 9 south for approximately 8.5 miles. Turn right onto AR-324 and continue for 4 miles to the recreation area entrance. Follow signs within the recreation area to Camp Ouachita. Parking is available within the Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. There is no fee for day use.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Camp Ouachita Natl Historic District
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Perry County Historical Museum
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Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center
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Pinnacle Mountain
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Pinnacle Mountain State Park Old Visitor Center
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Pinnacle Mountain State Park Scenic Overlook
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Tops Shoes
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Conway's Golden Dome
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Conway Arkansas
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Magic Springs
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Unmissable attractions to see
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Cedar Falls Overlook
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Cedar Falls
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Petit Jean State Park
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Rock House Cave
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Essential places to dine
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McDonald's
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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Petit Jean Mountain
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CCC Scenic Overlook
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Blue Springs Grill
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President's Lodge
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Church Street Grocery
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Sierra Tavern
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Cedar Lounge
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