| Address | Ozan, AR 71855 |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.9101, -93.7485 |
| Category | Waterfront |
| Nearest city | Regional hub - biggest city in its area |
| Region | Arkansas, USA |
| Sources | geonames |
Stanley Lake Number Two Travel Guide
Stanley Lake Number Two is a lake in Arkansas. This guide covers how to visit it, what to expect and how to build a day around it.
Stanley Lake Number Two at a Glance
- What it is: lake (travel destination)
- Where it is: Ozan, AR 71855 — coordinates 33.9101, 93.7485
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: a couple of hours
- Best season: May to September
Quick Facts
| Place type | Lake |
| Also good for | Waterfront |
| Region / state | Arkansas |
| Postal address | Ozan, AR 71855 |
| Coordinates | 33.9101, -93.7485 |
Why Stanley Lake Number Two Is Worth Visiting
Stanley Lake Number Two earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified destination in Arkansas,. With 8 other verified places within 150 km, it anchors a cluster instead of standing alone. Visitors book it for waterfront as much as for destination. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Stanley Lake Number Two
In plain terms, Stanley Lake Number Two is a lake in the Arkansas area of Arkansas that travellers book around destination trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for waterfront too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Postal addressing runs through Ozan (71855). Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Stanley Lake Number Two
What people mean when they call Stanley Lake Number Two beautiful is usually the setting itself - the land, water and sky that put the place on maps. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - each season repaints it - plan the visit around the colour you want in your photos. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the Arkansas area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Stanley Lake Number Two sits at 33.9101, 93.7485 in Arkansas. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Stanley Lake Number Two names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
The nearest postal locality is Ozan (71855), which is what local directions and navigation apps will reference.
Best Time to Visit
plan around the subtropical heat: October to April is dry and mild, while June to November brings humidity and storm season.
Stanley Lake Number Two Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Stanley Lake Number Two comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (33.9101, -93.7485) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Give the site one unhurried hour before adding anything else to the day
- Pair it with the nearest named attraction on this page to make a full loop
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Stanley Lake Number Two is one anchor at the nearest anchor town, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Stanley Lake Number Two
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Stanley Lake Number Two and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Stanley Lake Number Two is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Stanley Lake Number Two, Erwin Lake is only 1 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Stanley Lake Number One (2 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Stanley Lake Number Two is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Stanley Lake Number Two unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Stanley Lake Number Two
- Save the pin (33.9101, -93.7485) offline - reception in Arkansas is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Visit on weekdays: at most verified spots weekends triple the local traffic
- Bring the basics - water, layers, power bank - because facilities at this kind of place are self-service
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Stanley Lake Number Two does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Erwin Lake — place, about 1 km (1 mi) away
- Stanley Lake Number One — place, about 2 km (1 mi) away
- North Fork Ozan Creek Watershed Site Reservoir — place, about 3 km (2 mi) away
- Lake Harris — place, about 6 km (4 mi) away
- Ozan — place, about 8 km (5 mi) away
- Nashville — place, about 10 km (6 mi) away
- Lake Nickels — place, about 10 km (6 mi) away
- McCaskill — place, about 10 km (6 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See all destinations in Arkansas on the Arkansas state hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stanley Lake Number Two worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Stanley Lake Number Two is a verified lake in Arkansas that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it a couple of hours.
Where exactly is Stanley Lake Number Two?+
Stanley Lake Number Two sits at Ozan, AR 71855, coordinates 33.9101, -93.7485. The postal locality is Ozan - use the coordinates rather than the name alone, because place names repeat across regions and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Stanley Lake Number Two from the nearest city?+
The nearest named base on this guide is close enough that distance is not the constraint; the Quick Facts table lists the exact road-town km, and every place here is reachable as a same-day loop from a regional hub.
What is the best time to visit Stanley Lake Number Two?+
May to September. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Stanley Lake Number Two?+
Plan on a couple of hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Stanley Lake Number Two good for families with kids?+
It works with kids who have patience for the setting; judge it by your shortest-attention traveller and keep the visit to the first highlight.
Does Stanley Lake Number Two cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Stanley Lake Number Two?+
The closest verified neighbour is Erwin Lake; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Stanley Lake Number Two.
Is Stanley Lake Number Two open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Stanley Lake Number Two in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Stanley Lake Number Two as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Stanley Lake Number Two different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a lake in Arkansas with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Stanley Lake Number Two as a day trip?+
Yes - at a couple of hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Stanley Lake Number Two, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Stanley Lake Number Two known for?+
It is known locally as a lake in Arkansas. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the general category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Stanley Lake Number Two?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Stanley Lake Number Two section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call stanley lake number two beautiful is usually the setting itself - the land, water and sky that put the place on maps. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Stanley Lake Number Two crowded?+
Stanley Lake Number Two sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 4132213](https://www.geonames.org/4132213). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
Nearby destinations
Erwin Lake
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Stanley Lake Number One
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North Fork Ozan Creek Watershed Site Reservoir
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Lake Harris
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Ozan
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Nashville
City · Arkansas
Lake Nickels
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McCaskill
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