About Spring Lake Recreation Area
The Magazine Ranger District is located in the Arkansas River Valley on the western edge of the Ozark National Forest. This area is known for its beautiful, natural scenery, sandstone bluffs, flowing steams, lakes and pristine landscapes. Open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 82-acre Spring Lake is a favorite area for water sports such as swimming and fishing. Camping and picnicking are also popular pastimes. The beautiful hardwood forest surrounding the lake provides the backdrop for wildflowers that bloom year-round. 13 family campsite units. 19 family picnic units. Pavilions. Swimming Beach. Camping trailers are allowed, but no special facilities are available. All campsites have a picnic table, tent pad, fire ring, and lantern pole. Areas of interest include Cove Lake, Mt. Magazine State Park, Mt. Nebo State Park, Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp, Mt. Magazine Scenic…
- Fees: Campground - $15/site/day. Day Use - $4/vehicle/day. Day Use Boat Ramp- $4.00/day (Boat ramp free on west side of lake). Two pavilions…
- Managed by: USFS - Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
- Where: 4 mi north of Belleville, AR · 35.15037, -93.42456
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–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Jan.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 3.9 mi |
| FR 96001F | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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: 16.4 mi
Propane: 14.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Quarry Horse Camp 9.7 mi
- Dispersed site #5 · 5 mi W of Dardanelle 10.7 mi
- Dispersed site #1 · 5 mi W of Dardanelle 10.8 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi W of Dardanelle 10.9 mi
- Shoal Bay 11 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi S of Subiaco 12.2 mi