CAMPGROUNDS

Ozark National Forest

CAMPGROUND NAME: Blanchard Springs

VISIT DATE: 04/13/1997

UPDATE DATE: 02/08/99

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Sylamore

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fifty Six

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Fifty Six, AR, take State Rt. 14 south 0.5 miles to
Blanchard Springs Caverns sign.  Turn left and follow signs to
campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 140 ft.

The campground is composed of two loops - Upper and Lower.  They are 
separated by the crystal clear North Sylamore Creek.  Access to the 
Upper Loop is by fording the creek over a low-water bridge 
(inaccessible during heavy rains).  There is no sign to the Upper Loop; 
proceed past site number 14 to this loop.  The campground is heavily 
wooded and quite attractive with the Dogwoods in early April.  Most 
of the sites are attractively terraced with stone.  Maximum stay is 
limited to 5 days from April 1 through October 31.

Blanchard Springs is an excellent destination campground.  There is the 
Blanchard Springs Caverns, a spectacular "living" cave - a must visit.  
Then, in the same Recreation area, there is the walk to Blanchard 
Springs - a wonderful spectacle of water pouring out of the mountain side.  
Just above and to the left of it, is the original CCC-built 
gate house - built around 1935.  Also, see the natural amphitheater near 
the day use are, the fishing pond on the way to the springs and much more.

About 15 miles away on State Rt. 14, near Mountain View, AR, is the Ozark 
Folk Center State Park.  Here, many folk and gospel concerts are held.  
Another major attraction in the Park are various "cottages" that house live 
demonstrations of blacksmithing, knife making, gunsmithing, quilting, etc.  
There are also mini-concerts during the day of "foot stompin" folk music.  
This Park, like the Caverns, is lots of fun for every family member.  Visit 
the Park's Web site at www.ozarkfolkcenter.com

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

Comments:
Maximum stay limit: 5 days - April 1 through October 31; 14 days - 
November 1 through March 31.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 5 and 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 31
   
   Total Sites: 31

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 31
No. Grilles on Sites: 31

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes 
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 63'

Comments:
Parking aprons are mostly pea gravel and most are nicely level.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
  No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
There is swimming and wading at both Loops and day-use area in 
the crystal clear North Sylamore Creek.  Beaches are rocky with 
patches of grass.

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
North Sylamore Creek Trail
   to Gunner Pool campground - 5 miles
   to Barkshed Recreation Area - 9 miles

There are two nearby stables on State Rt. 14 that rent horses for
trail riding.

FISHING   
Fishing: Yes

Comments:
Smallmouth Bass in North Sylamore Creek and stocked Trout in the nearby
Mirror Lake.


CAMPGROUND NAME: Cove Lake

VISIT DATE: 04/03/1997

UPDATE DATE: 4/1/2003

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Magazine

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Paris

RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation

DIRECTIONS:
From Paris, AR, take State Rt. 309 for 8 miles to Cove Lake
Recreation Area sign.  Turn left at sign into campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 860 ft.

The campground, constructed by the Civilian Conversation Corps (CCC) 
and Works Progress Administration (WPA) between 1938 and 1941, is 
situated in mature mixed woods.  Some sites overlook Cove Lake.  
Paddle boats and water scamps are available for rent.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

Seasonal Comment:
The bathhouse and Loop B closed during winter.  Potable 
water provided from May through September.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $9 per day - May 1 through September 30
$5 per day - October 1 through April 30
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 9
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
   
   Total Sites: 28

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 28
No. Grilles on Sites: 28

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes 
Largest Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 66'

Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel.  Some interior roads are narrow.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No

Comments:
Hot showers are available at the beach.  Bathhouse and
water shut down during winter.

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
  No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Cove Lake is 160 acres.  No water skiing on weekends and
holidays.  The beach is sandy.

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
Mt. Magazine Trail - 11 miles
Cove Lake Trail - 2.9 miles

FISHING   
Fishing: Yes

Comments:
Smallmouth Bass, Bream and Catfish


CAMPGROUND NAME: Fairview

VISIT DATE: 04/04/1997

UPDATE DATE: 02/14/00

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Buffalo

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pelsor

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Pelsor, AR, take State Rt. 7 north 1.3 miles to campground
sign.  Turn left at sign into campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,360 ft.

The campground is convenient to Rt. 7 and Ozark Highlands Trail.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge - donation requested
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 6
   
   Total Sites: 11

Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No 
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 62'

Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel and grass.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
  No. Threaded: 1
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Comments: Water available all year at trail head (north
end of campground).

WATER SPORTS - None

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
Ozark Highland Trail - 155 miles

FISHING - No


CAMPGROUND NAME: Gunner Pool

VISIT DATE: 04/10/1997

UPDATE DATE: 02/08/99

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Sylamore

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fifty Six

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Fifty Six, AR, take State Rt. 14 west for 0.7 miles to
Gunner Pool Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 1102).  Turn right
onto Rt. 1102 and go 2.5 miles into campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 160 ft.

The campground, located on Slyamore Creek, is site of the Civilian 
Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp Hedges, Company 743 (1933 to 1942).  
There were a total of 2,200 enrollees passing through this camp.  
As with the Blanchard Springs campground, many sites are designed 
with stone terraces.

Gunner Pool is an excellent destination campground not only because 
of its CCC history and rustic setting, but also because it's just a 
few miles from Blanchard Springs Caverns and the Ozark Folk Center 
State Park.  See description of the Blanchard Springs campground for 
further information.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $7 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
   
   Total Sites: 27

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No 
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 58'

Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel.  Waste station located at Blanchard
Springs campground.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
  No. Threaded: 2
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

WATER SPORTS - None

Comments:
Wading is possible in Slyamore Creek

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
North Sylamore Creek Trail:
  to Barkshed Recreation Area - 4 miles
  to Blanchard Springs - 5 miles

FISHING   
Fishing: Yes

Comments:
Smallmouth Bass


CAMPGROUND NAME: Horsehead Lake

VISIT DATE: 04/08/1997

UPDATE DATE: 3/16/01

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Pleasant Hill

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Harmony

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Harmony, Ar, take State Rt. 103 north for 0.3 miles to
Horsehead Public Fishing sign (State Rt. 164).  Turn onto Rt. 164
and go 3.6 miles to National Forest and Arkansas Game and Fish
Horsehead Lake sign.  Turn right and go 0.7 miles to Horsehead
Lake Recreation Area sign.  Turn left and go 1.4 miles to
campground (bear left after crossing creek).

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 320 ft.

Some sites overlook Horsehead Lake and have stone terracing. 
The playground is located at the beach.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 - check with District Ranger Office for closing.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $7 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
   
   Total Sites: 10

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No 
Average Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 50.5'

Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt and gravel.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
  No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Horsehead Lake is 98 acres.  Power boats limited to 10HP.  A boat 
ramp, provided by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, is located 
before campground.

HIKING - No

FISHING   
Fishing: Yes

Comments:
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish


CAMPGROUND NAME: Lake Wedington

VISIT DATE: 04/09/1997

UPDATE DATE: 4/1/2003

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Boston Mountain

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fayettville

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Fayettville, AR, take State Rt. 16 west 13 miles to
campground.  Watch for campground entrance; there is no sign. 
About a 1/4 mile further up the road, there is a sign for the 
Lake Wedington Recreation Area.  However, it leads to day-use 
area and rental cabins.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 720 ft.

The campground is situated in mature pine and hardwoods.  Some sites
are adjacent to Lake Wedington.

Visit the day-use area and cabins above.  The cabins were
built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s. 
Most are constructed of native oak and stone.  Many of the cabins
were recently renovated and repaired by the Friends of Lake
Wedington.  For its efforts, this organization received the 1997
Arkansas Heritage Award for Volunteerism.  For information on
renting the cabins, call 501-582-5068.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7
   
   Total Sites: 18

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes 
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40'

Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt, gravel and irregular.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes

Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
  No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Lake Wedington is 120 acres.  Power boats limited to 10HP.

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
Wedington Trail - 7 miles
Lakeshore Trail - 3 miles

FISHING   
Fishing: Yes

Comments:
Largemouth Bass, Catfish and pan fish.  There is wheelchair
friendly fishing pier.


CAMPGROUND NAME: Long Pool

VISIT DATE: 04/04/1997

UPDATE DATE: 4/2/2003

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Bayou

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dover

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Dover, AR, take State Rt. 7 north 4.9 miles to campground sign 
(State Rt. 164).  Turn left onto Rt. 164 and go about 3 miles to 
campground sign (County Rt. 14).  Turn right and go 4 miles to 
campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 800 ft.

The campground, composed of three loops - A, B, and C, is adjacent to Big 
Piney Creek, a National Scenic River and is situated in mature mixed hardwoods 
and pine.  Some sites are terraced and overlook the creek.  Loop C consists of 
21 sites, all with electric and water hookups.  In addition to grilles and 
tables, every camp site has a lantern post.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes

Seasonal Comment:
Water available in Loop C (hookups) only from April 1 through November 1.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $7 per day - no hookups
$13 per day - hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 39
   
   Total Sites: 41

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites:  41
No. Grilles on Sites: 41

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 21
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes 
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 54'

Comments:
Parking aprons are paved.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes

Comments:
Hot showers available at day-use area.

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
  No. Threaded: 4
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes

Comments:
Swimming available in Long Pool of Piney Creek.  White water
canoeing/shuttles available from Moore's Outfitters, 501-331-3606

HIKING - No

FISHING   
Fishing: Yes

Comments:
Smallmouth Bass


CAMPGROUND NAME: Moccasin Gap Horse Camp

VISIT DATE: 04/04/1997

UPDATE DATE: 4/2/2003

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Bayou

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dover

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Dover, AR, take State Rt. 7 north for 15.1 miles to
campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,600 ft.

Well water is provided for horses only.  Hitching posts are
located at most sites.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $3 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
   
   Total Sites: 15

Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 1
No. Grilles on Sites: 0

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No 
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 35'

Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
  No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

WATER SPORTS - None

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
Moccasin Gap Horse Trail is 28 miles long with four loops of
varying lengths.  Hiking and mountain bikes are permitted.

FISHING - No


CAMPGROUND NAME: Redding

VISIT DATE: 04/08/1997

UPDATE DATE: 3/16/01

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Pleasant Hill

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ozark

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Ozark, AR, take State Rt. 23 north for 16.2 miles to
campground sign (just past Cass, AR).  Turn right at sign and go
2.8 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 1003-N).  Turn right
onto Rt. 1003-N and proceed to campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 380'

The campground, located on the Mulberry River (designated a
National Wild and Scenic River), is excellent canoe and kayak base
camp.  Lots of dogwoods and red buds during early April.  Heavily
wooded with hardwoods.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
   
   Total Sites: 24

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No 
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 54'

Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes

Comments:
Flush toilets and showers shut off November to April.  Chemical
toilets are provided during this period.

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
  No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes

Comments:
Mulberry River is a Class II and III whitewater river for
canoeing and kayaking.

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
Ozark Highlands Trail - 155 miles
Redding Loop Trail - 8 miles

FISHING   
Fishing: Yes

Comments:
Native Smallmouth Bass.  Considered a premier Native Bass river.


CAMPGROUND NAME: Richland Creek

VISIT DATE: 04/04/1997

UPDATE DATE: 02/14/00

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Buffalo

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Witts Spring

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Witts Spring, AR, take State Rt. 16 south 1.3 miles to
County Rt. 265.  Turn right onto Rt. 265 and go 4.3 miles to stop
sign.  Turn right and go 3.5 miles to campground sign.  Turn left
into campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation 1,220 ft.

The campground is adjacent to Richland Creek Wilderness.  Some sites 
overlook Richland Creek.  The lower section is tents only and on the 
creek's flood plain.  The campground is located on rugged terrain in 
hardwoods.  The access road is rough and one lane in some places - NOT 
RV friendly.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

Seasonal Comment:
Potable water available March 15 through December.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge - donation requested
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 6
   
   Total Sites: 11

Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 9

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No 
Largest Parking Apron Size: 27' X 60'

Comments:
Parking aprons are grass and dirt and irregular.  See General 
Comments.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
  No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

WATER SPORTS - None

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
Access spur to the 155-mile Ozark Highlands Trail
Twin Falls in Richland Creek Wilderness - 3 miles

FISHING   
Fishing: Yes

Comments:
Smallmouth Bass


CAMPGROUND NAME: Shores Lake

VISIT DATE: 04/08/1997

UPDATE DATE: 4/1/2003

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Boston Mountain

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Mulberry

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Mulberry, AR, take State Rt. 215 north for 13.3 miles to
Shores Lake sign (County Rt. 75).  Bear left onto Rt. 75 and go
1.3 miles to campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 300 ft.

The campground is comprised of mixed hardwood and pine - lots of
dogwoods in early April.  Some camp sites have electric hookups.
Very scenic campground.  Many sites are close together.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day - no hookups
$12 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
   
   Total Sites: 22

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 5

Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No 
Largest Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 61.5'

Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt and gravel.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes

Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
  No. Threaded: 1
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Shores Lake is 82 acres.  Power boats limited to 10HP.

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
Shores Lake White Rock Trail - 13 miles

FISHING   
Fishing: Yes

Comments:
Largemouth Bass, Catfish and pan fish


CAMPGROUND NAME: Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp

VISIT DATE: 04/05/1997

UPDATE DATE: 4/1/2003

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Magazine

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Delaware

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Delaware, AR, take State Rt. 22 west 12.7 miles Sorghum
Hollow Horse Camp sign (Forest Rt. 1614).  At sign, turn left
onto Rt. 1614 and go 4.7 miles to campground sign.  Turn left
into campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 980 ft.

The campground opened April, 1997.  Pond water is available for
horses.  Otherwise, there is no potable water.  Construction of
the campground and horse trail was a joint effort of the
community and Forest Service.  There are hitching rails and
tie lines available.  Forty miles of trails for the equestrian,
hiker, ATVer and mountain biker are also available.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
   
   Total Sites: 15

Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 0

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No 
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 58'

Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
  No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

WATER SPORTS - None

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
Huckleberry Mountain Loop (foot, horse, mountain bike
& ATV) - 22.4 miles
Apple Loop (foot, horse, mountain bike & ATV) - 11.9 miles

FISHING - No


CAMPGROUND NAME: Spring lake

VISIT DATE: 04/03/1997

UPDATE DATE: 4/1/2003

STATE: Arkansas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Magazine

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Belleville

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Belleville, AR, take State Rt. 307 north for 5.5 miles to
"Y" intersection.  At intersection, bear right onto Forest Rt.
1602 and go 1.1 miles to Spring Lake Recreation Area sign.  Turn
right at sign and proceed into campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 440 ft.

The campground is located next to the picturesque Spring Lake.  Some
sites are terraced and adjacent to lake.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $7 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
   
   Total Sites: 13

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No 
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 57'

Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No

Comments:
Hot showers available at the swim beach bathhouse.

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
  No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Spring Lake is 82 acres and is no-wake.

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
Spring Lake Trail - 2 miles

FISHING   
Fishing: Yes

Comments:
Bream, Smallmouth Bass and Catfish