Food scene
Catfish, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, salads, steaks and more. They will also cook the fish you catch for you.
Lodge Restaurant
994 Mountain Harbor RdCatfish, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, salads, steaks and more. They will also cook the fish you catch for you.
Joplin Store
5402 US-270Burgers, chicken fingers, Hunts Pizza, some groceries and more.
Shangri La Resort
987 Shangri La DrCheck out the restaurant. Known for award winning pies.
Delicious smoked meats, smoked cheese, homemade bread, specialty items & sandwiches to go. Grab meat, cheese & bread on your way to the condo.
7 locals recommend
Burl's Country Smokehouse
10176 Albert Pike RdDelicious smoked meats, smoked cheese, homemade bread, specialty items & sandwiches to go. Grab meat, cheese & bread on your way to the condo.
Shack Attack Pizza
123 West StGreat Pizza!
El Diamante Mexican Restaurant
125 West StDairyette
717 Hwy 270 EShakes, malts, lots of food options. Outdoor seating.
BAMBOO PALACE
112 US-270Mt Ida Cafe
978 US-270Marina
Mountain Harbor Marina
34 Marina DrSouvenirs, snacks, some groceries, ice, and even a Subway!
Groceries
23 miles from the condo. Great place to stop for groceries on the way.
10 locals recommend
Harps Food Stores
146 Thornton Ferry Rd23 miles from the condo. Great place to stop for groceries on the way.
Bob's Food City
742 Hwy 270 EGrocery Store in Mount Ida. 13 miles from the condo.
Dollar General
741 Hwy 270 ELocated in Mt. Ida, 13 miles from the condo.
Some Groceries. Limited supply. Very close to the condo. Breakfast sandwiches, burgers, yummy chicken tenders & Hunts Pizza.
Joplin Store
5402 US-270Some Groceries. Limited supply. Very close to the condo. Breakfast sandwiches, burgers, yummy chicken tenders & Hunts Pizza.
Liquor Stores
Mountain Harbor is in a dry county. Lewis Liquor is one of the last liquor stores before Montgomery County.
Lewis Liquor, Crystal Springs
10086 Albert Pike RdMountain Harbor is in a dry county. Lewis Liquor is one of the last liquor stores before Montgomery County.
Activities around Mountain Harbor
Located in Mountain Harbor and very close to our condo. The spa’s menu features a broad array of treatments, including massages, facials, body treatments, crystal energy work, and other holistic treatments. Check website or call for hours, pricing and appointment information.
Turtle Cove Spa
181 Clubhouse RdLocated in Mountain Harbor and very close to our condo. The spa’s menu features a broad array of treatments, including massages, facials, body treatments, crystal energy work, and other holistic treatments. Check website or call for hours, pricing and appointment information.
Don't miss this one. Be sure to call ahead to schedule a horseback trail ride or carriage ride with John. He is a delight to visit with.
6 locals recommend
Mountain Harbor Riding Stable
722 Mountain Harbor RdDon't miss this one. Be sure to call ahead to schedule a horseback trail ride or carriage ride with John. He is a delight to visit with.
Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT, east)
1320-1338 Blakely Dam RdLake Ouachita
Check out their crystal & rock museum. You can also dig for crystals. Call to inquire about hours, fee and what you need to bring.
Avant Mining Fisher Mountain Rock Shop and Public Dig
11 Logan Gap RoadCheck out their crystal & rock museum. You can also dig for crystals. Call to inquire about hours, fee and what you need to bring.
Activities not too far away
Here are some great activities to do that are 30 minutes or more drive from Mountain Harbor.
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveCrater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park RdMine for diamonds in the only public diamond mine.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdCaddo River Rats Kayak & Tube Rental
116 Valley StBathhouse Soapery
366 Central AveMid-America Science Museum
500 Mid America BlvdCRYSTAL DIGS | MUSEUM | GIFT SHOP
Check out their website for more info.
Avant Mining Fisher Mountain Rock Shop and Public Dig
CRYSTAL DIGS | MUSEUM | GIFT SHOP
Check out their website for more info.
City/town information
Mount Ida is located in Montgomery County, home to the Ouachita National Forest and Lake Ouachita. The town has family owned restaurants and businesses and the historic Montgomery County Courthouse. Family owned rock shops line the highways in and around Mount Ida, but that is to be expected in a town that proclaims itself the "Quartz Crystal Capital of the World.
Check out our favorite shop in Mount Ida on Facebook and on 270 - Road Trip'n on 270
Mount Ida
Mount Ida is located in Montgomery County, home to the Ouachita National Forest and Lake Ouachita. The town has family owned restaurants and businesses and the historic Montgomery County Courthouse. Family owned rock shops line the highways in and around Mount Ida, but that is to be expected in a town that proclaims itself the "Quartz Crystal Capital of the World.
Check out our favorite shop in Mount Ida on Facebook and on 270 - Road Trip'n on 270