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@maboat Yes, let's do it! I was just telling @Detonate that we should book something for this summer since the local lakes are going to be fairly drained this summer. Maybe this is the year we actually make it out to Lake Ouachita or some lake north of us (beside Texoma). Let me know of some cool lakes in OK or AR and I'll do some legwork on campsites, etc.
@DCB-270, that article is nearly 4 years old. Has there been any recent sightings of alligators there? Also, are you interested in joining us for a gathering this summer at Broken Bow or Lake Murray?
@DCB-270, that article is nearly 4 years old. Has there been any recent sightings of alligators there? Also, are you interested in joining us for a gathering this summer at Broken Bow or Lake Murray?
I know it's old. Just having some fun. We would love to meet with you guys this year. We like lakes with beaches but whatever you guys want. Man I wish it would rain.
@DCB-270, I'd like a lake with a beach too. Any suggestions? Some lake that's within about a 5 hour drive from DFW that has cabins (or something like soldier creek).
Christy, the nicest lodge on Ouchita is Mountain Harbor on the west end of the lake and as the nicest, it is the most expensive...but the "cabins" if you want to call them that, are more like vacation homes with big decks, hot tubs, gas grills, gourmet kitchens, plush and oversized bedding, stone fireplaces, wide screen tv, and more. Crystal Springs on the east end, is more like the cabin style or hotel room with kitchen style places but clean, well run, and offers plenty of amenity at a family vacation type rate. Both have marinas and restaurants. Then there is Brady Mountain, and Shangrila, but be careful of the last one...you have to navigate a flooded timber cove to get to the rest of the lake from Shangrila. I am sure Bruce knows more of them and has recommendations. I can fully recommend Mountain Harbor and I have friends that love Crystal Springs. Hope that helps as a second to whatever Bruce puts up.
Yeah I forgot to mention that neither Broken Bow or Murray have sandy beaches. I also prefer a beach for gathering, but the water is so clear in either of those lakes its nice to float too.
Ouchita is right at the 5-hour threshold for us Dallas-area folks. I might be up for it if enough others go too. But @Bruce you'd definitely need to do the footwork
For us North Texans, the biggest question is "where will the water be"? Is Ouachita a constant-level lake?
@DCB-270, I'd like a lake with a beach too. Any suggestions? Some lake that's within about a 5 hour drive from DFW that has cabins (or something like soldier creek).
Yeah I forgot to mention that neither Broken Bow or Murray have sandy beaches. I also prefer a beach for gathering, but the water is so clear in either of those lakes its nice to float too.
Ouchita is right at the 5-hour threshold for us Dallas-area folks. I might be up for it if enough others go too. But @Bruce you'd definitely need to do the footwork
For us North Texans, the biggest question is "where will the water be"? Is Ouachita a constant-level lake?
I am not aware of Lake Ouachita ever having an issue with too little water. It has reached flood levels that would have caused an issue with events in the past. In the very unlikely scenario where Ouachita has an issue Lake Hamilton has a constant water level. There are several hotels, restaurants, private houses for rent and a Yamaha dealer on Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, AR. The two lakes are part of the Ouachita River and are separated by a dam.
Lake Ouachita has less boats, more water, more nature and man made beaches. Lake Hamilton has more boats, less water, better restaurants, and sand bars.
Lake Ouachita has less boats, more water, more nature and man made beaches. Lake Hamilton has more boats, less water, better restaurants, and sand bars.
Welcome Toby! I just created a welcome thread on in this same forum! Glad you joined us and we will look forward to you guys from Phil Dill being here!