Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–Jun & Sep–Octbest months
About Upper Campground
- Fees: Fee
- Managed by: US Forest Service
- Where: 2 mi northeast of Fifty-Six, AR · 35.99397, -92.21194
Amenities:
Tents allowedRVs allowed
Weather by month
47°27°Jan
52°31°Feb
61°38°Mar
70°47°Apr
77°55°May
85°64°Jun
89°68°Jul
89°66°Aug
82°59°Sep
72°47°Oct
59°38°Nov
50°30°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: Dec–Feb.
See Upper Campground 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sylamore Creek Trail | Hiking | at camp | 23.2 mi |
| Sylamore Spg | ATV road | 1.5 mi | 0.6 mi |
| FR 91044E | ATV road | 1.6 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Bad Branch | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 12.0 mi |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Jacks Branc | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 13.0 mi |
| Bad Branch Bailout #1-Sw | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural
The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 3.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Gunner Pool Recreation Area 0 mi
- Lower Campground 0.1 mi
- Blanchard Springs Recreation Area 2.4 mi
- Upper Campground Loop 2.4 mi
- Barkshed Recreation Area 2.7 mi
- Group Camp 2 2.8 mi