U.S. Forest Service Campgrounds
Ozark National Forest
More than 3.1 million acres of forestland are included within the three national forests in Arkansas. The U.S. Forest Service has developed campgrounds of scenic points in these woodlands. Most of these campgrounds are located in ruggedly beautiful mountainous terrain, and are designed to blend into the landscape to preserve the forest atmosphere.
Region: Ozarks
For Information: Forest Supervisor, 605 West Main, Russellville, AR 72801, (479) 964-7200
http://www.fs.fed.us/oonf/ozark
Pets Accepted: 
Barkshed
(B-5)
Campsites: 1 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 17.3 miles west of Mtn. View on Hwy. 14, then north on Forest Rd. 1115 (gravel) for 2.1 miles, then right on Forest Rd. 1117 for 1.4 miles. Road negotiable by small camping trailer rigs. (User's fee charged for camp area.) (Sylamore Ranger District, Mountain View, AR 72560. PHONE: (870) 269-3228)
Attractions: Clear mountain stream, hiking trail, fishing
Facilities: Four picnic sites (or primitive campsites) and pavilion, vault toilets. (Open year-round)
Pets Accepted:
Bayou Bluff
(C-4)
Campsites: 7 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 6 miles north of Hector on Hwy. 27. (Bayou Ranger District, Hector, AR 72843. PHONE: (479) 284-3150)
Attractions: Illinois Bayou, picturesque bluffs, fishing.
Facilities: Vault toilets, water, picnic shelters, group shelter (reservations taken). (Open May-Nov.) User’s fee charged for camp area.
Pets Accepted:
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
(B-6)
Campsites: 32 RV/Tent with no hookups; 2 Group Sites (reservation only)
Location: 12.1 miles west of Mtn. View on Hwy. 14, then right (north) at Blanchard Springs Caverns. Negotiable by camping trailer rigs. (Sylamore Ranger District, Mt. View, AR 72560. PHONE: (870) 269-3228)
Attractions: Crystal clear streams, large flowing spring (7,000 gallons per minute), caves, small lake, scenic trails, picturesque bluffs, swimming, fishing. Daily tours through Blanchard Springs Caverns, outdoor theatre programs in season.
Facilities: Central flush toilets, water, trailer dump station, bathhouse with hot showers, 21 picnic sites, 2 pavilions. (Open year-round) User's fee charged.
OTHER INFO: Camping in the Blanchard Campground is limited to no longer than five consecutive nights (May 15-Sep. 15). Remainder of the year up to 14 days.
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER: Apr-Oct center open 7 days a week; Nov-Mar center open Wed-Sun for cavern tours. The center opens at 9:30 a.m. with the last tour at 4:15 p.m. An audiovisual program in the auditorium presents the geological history of the Caverns. Also available for viewing is an exhibit room where displays depict the intriguing story of life in the underground world. Tours of the Dripstone and the Discovery Trails begin at the Visitor Information Center. The Discovery Trail is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Dripstone Trail is open year-round. Contact the following phone number for availability.
NOTE: A reservation system is available for the tours. PHONE: (888) 757-2246. (Wild Cave Tour by reservation only.) Special group rates available by reservation only. Golden Age and Golden Access Passports entitle bearer to half price of the tour fee. Golden Eagle Passport is not valid. Children under 6 admitted free. No pets or animals other than seeing-eye dogs allowed in Visitor Information Center, exhibit room, audiovisual room, and cave.
Pets Accepted:
Brock Creek
(C-4)
Campsites: 6 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 5 miles north of Jerusalem on Forest Development Road 1305, then east on Forest Road 1309 for .1 mile, then left on Forest Road 1331 for 1 mile. (Bayou Ranger District, Hector, AR 72843. PHONE: (479) 284-3150)
Attractions: 35-acre lake, fishing, hunting nearby in season.
Facilities: Vault toilets, primitive boat ramp (10 hp motor limit for boats), picnic tables.
Pets Accepted:
Cove Lake
(D-3)
Campsites: 36 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 1 mile south of Paris on Hwy. 109, then 9 miles southeast on Hwy. 309. Negotiable by camping trailer rigs. (Magazine Ranger District, Paris, AR 72855. PHONE: (479) 963-3076)
Attractions: Mt. Magazine Scenic Byway, Mt. Magazine State Park and Lodge, 160-acre lake.
Facilities: Central flush toilets, vault toilets, water, hot showers, 24 picnic sites, swimming beach, pavilion w/ electricity (can be reserved), boat ramp ("No Wake" restrictions on weekends and holidays), fishing, hiking trail. (Open year-round; limited services from Nov. 1- Apr. 1) Concession services include boat rentals, cabin rentals, putt putt golf, and food services from Memorial Day to Labor Day. User's fee charged.
Pets Accepted:
Fairview
(C-4)
Campsites: 10 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 28 miles south of Jasper on Hwy. 7 (1 mile north of Pelsor). (Buffalo Ranger District, Jasper, AR 72641. PHONE: (870) 446-5122)
Attractions: Located beside scenic Hwy. 7, one of the country's 10 most beautiful highways. Access to Ozark Highlands Trail.
Facilities: Vault toilets, water. (Available Apr-Sep) User's fee charged.
Pets Accepted:
Gunner Pool
(B-5)
Campsites: 29 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 14.2 miles west of Mtn. View on Hwy. 14, then right on Forest Road 1102 for 3 miles. (Sylamore Ranger District, Mtn. View, AR 72560. PHONE: (870) 269-3228)
Attractions: Clear mountain stream, small lake, high picturesque bluffs, fishing, hiking.
Facilities: Vault toilets, drinking water. (Open year-round) User’s fee charged.
Pets Accepted:
Haw Creek Falls
(C-3)
Campsites: 9 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 14 miles north from Hagarville on Hwy. 123, or 12 miles west from Pelsor on Hwy. 123. Negotiable by camping trailers. (Bayou Ranger District, Hector, AR 72843. PHONE: (479) 284-3150)
Attractions: Small mountain stream with picturesque falls, rocks and bluffs; canoeing on Big Piney Creek nearby, fishing. Access to Ozark Highlands Trail, accessible trail to Haw Creek Falls.
Facilities: Vault toilets, picnic sites. User's fee charged. No drinking water available.
Pets Accepted:
Horsehead Lake
(C-3)
Campsites: 10 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 8 miles northwest of Clarksville on Hwy. 103, then west on Hwy. 164, 4 miles, then right on gravel Forest Road 1408, 3 miles. Negotiable by camping trailers. (Pleasant Hill Ranger District, Clarksville, AR 72830. PHONE: (479) 754-2864)
Attractions: 98-acre mountain lake
Facilities: Central flush toilets, vault toilets, water, boat ramp (10 hp motor limit for boats), 12 picnic sites, swim beach, bathhouse, hot showers, and playground. (Open Apr.-mid Sept.) User’s fee charged.
Pets Accepted:
Lake Wedington
(B-1)
Campsites: 18 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 13 miles west of Fayetteville on Hwy. 16. (Boston Mtn. Ranger District, Ozark, AR 72949. PHONE: 479- 667-2191
Attractions: 102-acre lake, hiking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, paddle boat rental.
Facilities: Central flush toilets, bathhouse and showers, water, group shelter (reservations taken), trailer dump station, 19 picnic sites, boat ramp (10 hp motor limit). User's fee charged.
Pets Accepted:
Long Pool
(C-4)
Campsites: 20 RV/Tent with W/E; 20 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 6 miles north of Dover on Hwy. 7, then west on Hwy. 164 for 3 miles, then northeast on Forest Road 1801, 3 miles, then northwest on paved Forest Road 1804, 2 miles. (Bayou Ranger District, Hector, AR 72843. PHONE: (479) 284-3150)
Attractions: Large natural pool in Big Piney Creek (National Scenic River), high picturesque bluffs, fishing, hiking, swimming, canoeing.
Facilities: Vault toilets, flush toilets, showers, water, 13 picnic sites, pavilion, canoe launch site. (Open year-round) User’s fee charged.
Pets Accepted:
Moccasin Gap Horse Camp
(C-4)
Campsites: 17 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 14 miles north of Dover on Hwy. 7, 2 miles past Mack's Pines Restaurant & Cabins. Trail is located on the west side of hwy. (Bayou Ranger District, Hector, AR 72843. PHONE: (479) 284-3150)
Attractions: Rugged mountain scenery located on 28 miles of horse, ATV, hiking and mountain bike trails with four different loops w/varying degrees of difficulty. Scenic views, waterfalls, bluff lines, pine and hardwood forests.
Facilities: Vault toilet, drinking water, pavilion, 17 parking spurs for day use and overnight camping. (Open year-round)
Pets Accepted:
Ozone
(C-3)
Campsites: 8 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 18 miles north of Clarksville on Hwy. 21. (Pleasant Hill Ranger District, Clarksville, AR 72830. PHONE: (479) 754-2864)
Attractions: Situated in tall pine timber, site of old Ozone CCC Camp. Access to Ozark Highlands Trail.
Facilities: Vault toilets, group shelter (reservations taken). (Open year-round) No drinking water available.
Pets Accepted:
Redding
(C-3)
Campsites: 27 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 18 miles north of Ozark on Hwy. 23, then east on gravel Forest Road 1003, 3 miles. (Pleasant Hill Ranger District, Clarksville, AR 72830. PHONE: (479) 754-2864)
Attractions: Canoeing on Mulberry River. Trailhead parking for Ozark Highlands Trail, fishing, hiking, river canoe access.
Facilities: Flush toilets, drinking water, showers. (Open year-round) User’s fee charged.
Pets Accepted:
Richland Creek-CLOSED TEMPORARILY DUE TO MUDSLIDE
(B-4)
Campsites: 11 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 10 miles east of Ben Hur near Ark.. 16 and Forest Road 1205 (Buffalo Ranger District, Jasper, AR 72641. PHONE: (870) 446-5122)
Attractions: Clear mountain stream, adjacent Richland Creek Wilderness Area (Richland Creek Wild & Scenic River), fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking.
Facilities: Vault toilets. (Open year-round)
Pets Accepted:
Shores Lake
(C-2)
Campsites: 23 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 15 miles north of Mulberry on Hwy. 215, then 1/2 mile on paved Forest Road 1505. (Boston Mtn. Ranger District, Ozark, AR 72949. PHONE: (479) 667-2191)
Attractions: 82-acre lake in mountain setting, swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking.
Facilities: Flush toilets, showers, water, 28 picnic sites, group pavilion (reservations taken), dressing rooms, boat ramp (10 hp motor limit). (Open Apr. 1) User’s fee charged.
Pets Accepted:
Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp
(D-3)
Campsites: 15 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 10 miles east of Paris on Hwy. 22; turn south on Sorghum Hollow Road (FDR 1614); Follow gravel road 4.7 miles to trailhead/horse camp. (Mt. Magazine Ranger District, Paris, AR 72855. PHONE: (479) 963-3076.)
Attractions: 34 miles of scenic horseback riding on Huckleberry Mtn. Horse Trail, hiking, OHV and mountain biking opportunities in the Ozark National Forest.
Facilities: Vault toilet, pond for watering horses, day use parking, 15 campsite spurs for overnight camping. (Open year-round). User's fee charged.
Pets Accepted:
Spring Lake
(D-3)
Campsites: 13 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 9 miles southwest from Dardanelle on Hwy. 27, turn west on Hwy. 307 for 3 miles. Take gravel Forest Road 1602 for 4 miles. Or take Hwy. 307 north from Belleville 4 miles to gravel Forest Road 1602, continue on Forest Road 1602 for 3 miles. Negotiable by camping trailers. (Magazine Ranger District, Paris, AR 72855. PHONE: (479) 963-3076)
Attractions: 80-acre lake in mountain setting, hiking, swimming, fishing.
Facilities: Central flush toilets, vault toilets, water, 19 picnic sites, bathhouse, showers, boat ramp (10 hp motor limit), 2 pavilions. (Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.) User's fee charged.
NOTE: No wake law -- no skiing at any time.
Pets Accepted:
White Rock Mountain
(C-2)
Campsites: 8 RV/Tent with no hookups
Location: 15 miles north of Mulberry on Hwy. 215, then 8 miles on Forest Road 1505, then west on Forest Road 1003 for 2.5 miles. (Boston Mtn. Ranger District, Ozark, AR 72949. PHONE: (479) 667-2191)
Attractions: Rugged mountain scenery, spectacular bluffs encircling mountain rim trails with panoramic views. Access to Ozark Highlands Trail.
Facilities: Vault toilets, water, 8 picnic sites. (Open year-round) User’s fee charged.
NOTE: 3 cabins and lodge (capacity 20 persons) are available. Contact: Paula White, Rt. 2, Winslow, AR 72959; Phone (479) 369-4128.
Pets Accepted:
Wolf Pen
(C-3)
Campsites: 6 Tent
Location: 18 miles north of Ozark on Hwy. 23, then east on Hwy. 215, 13 miles; or 22 miles north of Clarksville on Hwy. 103, then west on Hwy. 215 for 2 miles. (Pleasant Hill Ranger District, Clarksville, AR 72830. PHONE: (479) 754-2864)
Attractions: Canoeing on Mulberry River (National Scenic River), scenic rock bluffs, fishing, river canoe access.
Facilities: Vault toilets, 5 picnic sites, no water. (Open year-round)