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See the John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: 35 miles east of Fort Smith, AR. Exit 37 off of Interstate 40 at Ozark, south on 219 for 2
miles. Turn east on Highway 64 and follow out of town. Lock and Dam Road is south of
Highway 64.
Factoid: John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake extends 26 miles along the Arkansas River, about half in
Arkansas and half in Oklahoma. The shoreline offers a variety of terrain that includes
bottomland hardwood timber banks, steep bluffs, open agricultural fields, and urban
developments. Outdoor recreational opportunities exists at four parks. Modern park
amenities include boat launching ramps, drinking water, camp sites, picnic sites,
playgrounds, and trails.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
4 Recreation areas at John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake
Fort Smith Park
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Haroldton Access
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Lee Creek Park
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Springhill
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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