The Vista at the Lake

This place is a complete scam. Practically abandoned and offers no refund. DO NOT BOOK! Upon arrival we were greeted by run down and boarded up buildings, a moldy pool, overgrown and derelict surroundings, broken playground, and a duct taped bbq pit. After contemplating whether we even felt safe to stay here, we decided it best to leave. Going to leave we were approached by a woman I assume either worked at or owned the park and advised her we did not need the fire pit we asked for at booking and that we would not be staying. She asked us why and I told her the place was horrible and quite scary. Never did she offer me a refund and just told us she would “let the owners know”. Very unprofessional and disappointing to say the least.

No actual playground unless you consider 1950 playground equipment still safe. All the decks near lake have holes or bad boards so do the stairs. Pool isnt working. We called and spoke with Manager in April 2023 and she said they have a pool. They do not. Manager is too busy and has 5 other more important businesses and is rude and denys everything she says later. They have two very nice employees that try to take care of the place. It has a one way parking but on a narrow two way street. They dont have a current working pool. She said site was able for 37 foot camper. We didnt have any room to walk on leaning deck behind. The sign was up next to our slide out. The manager was rude. The place has TONS of potiential.

The new management is really changing this place around. There is so much potential and they're really making it work.

The Vista at the Lake is a privately own campground in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It offers great relaxation and good fishing spots and the Pool is AWESOME!!!! Good Kayaking, lots of wildlife to been seen in the morning on the lake. only 1 mile from the dam and 1 mile from the famous Sandbar!!!! Above all that is the Owners are great!!!! They strive everyday to keep everyone happy!!! The Vista is kid and pet friendly, there are 2 shower houses for your convenience. I have camped many places but the Vista is my favorite.

These folks are AWESOME. I stayed for 3 days right on the lake and during my stay very severe weather with large hail and possible tornadoes was expected. I am from the west coast so this was all new to me. They kept me up to date on the weather and when it became obvious we were going to get hit they knocked on my door and told me it was time to move and where to shelter. They even let me put my motorhome under cover which saved my windshield and the rest of my motorhome from damage. I could not have asked for anything more. I hope to come back and spend some more time with these folks.