About Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area is located in the scenic Ozark National Forest. The Ozark Mountains are known for beautiful "rolling" hills, hidden caverns, waterfalls and clear flowing streams. Examples of early Ozark culture and music can be found throughout the region. Blanchard recreation area is a great starting point for an Ozark adventure. Trout fishing is available on nearby Mirror Lake. Other popular activities in the Blanchard area include mountain biking, hiking and swimming. The campgrounds offer a variety of campsites to accommodate all types of visitors, including group and single campsites. All sites are equipped with tables, grills and campfire rings. Individual sites are on a first come, first served basis. The individual sites are open except when there is high water. To check campground status, call 870 757 2211. The picnic shelters have grills and ample picnic…
- Fees: - Individual campsites- $15/night - Large group site, GS1 - $60/night (8-50 people) - Small group site, GS2 - $35/night (8-30 people) -…
- Managed by: Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, USFS - Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
- Where: 3 mi east of Fifty-Six, AR · 35.97438, -92.1772
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
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: Dec–Feb.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sycamore Creek Spur | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Syllamo Bike Trail - Jacks Bra | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Jacks Branc | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 13.0 mi |
| North Sylamore Creek Trail | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 23.2 mi |
| Jacks Branch Connector | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Oak-Pine Woodland | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 0.7 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Upper Campground Loop 0.2 mi
- Group Camp 2 0.4 mi
- Upper Campground 2.4 mi
- Gunner Pool Recreation Area 2.4 mi
- Lower Campground 2.5 mi
- Barkshed Recreation Area 5.1 mi