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This campsite really is a hidden gem! The tent sites are spread apart and have a beautiful view. They are surrounded by trees and are close to the water. There is not much challenging hiking around, but you are about a 30 minute drive from a few trails like the Ouachita National Recreation Trail head. We really enjoyed ourselves!…
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Date of experience: October 2020
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We ventured to Lake Wister for a swim while we were camping in the area. There is a long beach designated for swimming, and it was popular the day we visited. The water was nice, and we had a great time. Accessible parking right next to beach. One note: the state could do a better job marking off the swimming area with buoys to make it obvious to passing boaters and to give the swimmers an appropriate distance to venture out. Second note: if you come into Wister from the north, beware the speed trap!…
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Date of experience: June 2020
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This was our first trip to Wister State Park. The park has a nice setting and is beautiful. They have some nice playgrounds for the kids and the campsites were nice but kinda close together. We got to get out and enjoy some of the trails and they were nice. All of the staff that I spoke with were super friendly and helpful. The only downfall to the park for us was the condition of the restrooms and shower houses. They need to do a better job of cleaning them. I have stayed in state parks in several states and these were worse than any I have ever seen. Even with that, I would camp here again.…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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The lake is beautiful. Campgrounds were very nice. Close to the Talamina. Will definitely be visiting here again.
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Date of experience: June 2019
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Great fishing hole by the dam and on the other side of the dam both places you can get boats in and out waterskiing excellent campgrounds just a good time with good people everybody is nice to see you in a good place just for some water recreation
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Date of experience: August 2019
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