Mountain Pine, AR

Tucked into the scenic hills of Garland County, Mountain Pine is a quiet community of roughly 600 residents situated right below Blakely Mountain Dam and Lake Ouachita. It is a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts, putting Arkansas's largest lake in your backyard for boating, fishing, and lakeside trails. Even with that secluded feel, Hot Springs is only about 11 miles down the road, making daily commutes, grocery runs, and nights out quick and easy.

Mountain Pine began in the late 1920s as a bustling company town built around the local lumber mill. After the mill closed in the mid-2000s, the area settled into a peaceful, rural residential community. Today, residents enjoy a relaxed pace of living, tucked-away neighborhoods like Pinewood and Cozy Acres, and the convenient balance between Ouachita mountain scenery and the amenities of the Hot Springs area.