There’s no time like the present to spend some time on the water, and there’s no better place to do that than in one of Arkansas’s finest little resorts. You’ll feel a million miles away from it all at the aptly named Ouachita River Haven Resort.There’s no better place to recharge your batteries than in the Ouachita Mountains on the scenic Ouachita River, and Ouachita River Haven Resort offers you just that.

Ouachita River Haven Resort is located at 122 Ouachita River Haven Road in Pencil Bluff. You can find more information at their website.

There are four cabins at Ouachita River Haven Resort, and each is more charming than the last.

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Every cabin has a view of the Ouachita River, which adds a gorgeous touch to what is already an incredible experience.

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They also have a campground where you can pitch your own tent.

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The campground fees include access to restrooms and showers with warm water.

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If you want to float the river, you won’t have to worry about bringing your own equipment.

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You won’t find yourself waiting for transport at the end of your adventure, either. The nice people at Ouachita River Haven will drive you upstream so you can float back to your car.

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Though any kind of playing in the river is encouraged . . .

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. . . and tubes make for an awesome lazy float as well.

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There are trails to explore on the grounds if you feel like taking a stroll.

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You can also drive about ten miles to get to Mount Ida, which is the Quartz Crystal Capital of the World and has several places where you can pay to dig for your own crystals.

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If you’re not up for mining, you can buy crystals at many of the mines.

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If you’re looking for an adventure that will take you a million miles away from it all, Ouachita River Haven is a great place to rest, relax, and reconnect with the best parts of nature in the Natural State.

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For another lovely spot to float on the Ouachita, click here. You might also be interested in checking out this article on Mount Ida’s crystal mines.

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