Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–Jun & Sep–Octbest months
About Bard Springs Recreation Area
Small campground with Adirondack-type shelters in a remote mountain setting on a small scenic stream. It provides a good site for a base camp for hikers in the Caney Creek Wilderness.
- Fees: Day Use Area: No Charge (Gate closed, walk-in only)
- Managed by: USFS - Ouachita National Forest
- Where: 11 mi south of Board Camp, AR · 34.39119, -94.01088
Amenities:
Tents allowed
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
49°31°Jan
54°33°Feb
61°39°Mar
70°48°Apr
76°57°May
84°64°Jun
88°67°Jul
88°67°Aug
82°60°Sep
71°49°Oct
60°39°Nov
51°33°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Jan.
See Bard Springs Recreation Area from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR B18A | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| East Fork Saline | ATV road | 1.6 mi | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · T-Mobile 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 2.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.