Lake Catherine

Part of the Diamond Lakes

Lake Catherine is one of the five Diamond Lakes known for its crystal-clear waters, located in the Hot Springs region. Nearby you will find the National Park Medical Center, Memorial Field Airport, Walmart, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife establishments.

The Bill and Hillary National Airport, Baptist Health, or the Simmons Bank Arena are less than an hour away in Little Rock. The 1,940-acre Lake Catherine was impounded on the Ouachita River in 1925. It boasts 56 miles of shoreline and has an average depth of 18 feet.

Recreation on Lake Catherine

You can do it all on Lake Catherine: boating, swimming, tubing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, kayaking, or canoeing. The lake’s marina is full-service during the summer and offers boat rentals year-round.

A plentiful supply of fish will always habitat the lake thanks to the lakeshore nursery, built by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, that feeds fish into the lake. Fishers have the joys of catching bass, catfish, trout, and more.

Lake Catherine State Park has many lodging options, including lakeside cabins, campsites, or a yurt. While you are there, you can hike, go on a lake tour, fish off the pier, or go horseback riding. Many visitors come to the park to hike the Falls Creek Falls trail that features an elegant waterfall that flows into a pool of blue water, along the path you will see smaller waterfalls and cross wooden bridges.

Happening in Hot Springs

The resident can choose from the Arlington Course or Park Course for a challenging game of golf at the classy Hot Springs Country Club.

Magic Springs Amusement Park is a fun-filled location offering thrill-rides, a water park, and live shows. Oaklawn Racing Casino hosts live horse races and has a variety of table games and slot machines and a selection of fine dining.

Desirable Lake Property

Lake Catherine is a lovely location for lake property in the prestigious Diamond Lakes Region that will offer year-round activities on the water and in the city.