About White Rock Mountain Recreation Area
Step into the past by visiting the three natural stone cabins and the lodge on White Rock Mountain built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). President Franklin D. Roosevelt formed the CCC during the Great Depression. Wind, rain, and natural elements caused the deterioration of the buildings over the years. In 1987 a volunteer group, Friends of White Rock, began a project to renovate the structures. With a lot of hard work, the cabins and lodge were restored in 1991. Visitors to White Rock Mountain enjoy scenic views from the cabins. White Rock Mountain is 2,260 feet above sea level and received its name from the appearance of the lichen on the sheer bluffs that look white from a distance. High bluffs surround this area. Please use caution while along the bluff line, especially with small children. White Rock Mountain is the hub of several trail systems. It offers a…
- Fees: - Campground: - $15/day year round - One group site - $15/day - Day-use $5/day - Three cabins and one lodge available for rent at…
- Season: year-round
- Managed by: USFS - Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
- Where: 12 mi east of Mountainburg, AR · 35.69094, -93.95687
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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock Mtn Rim Loop | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Ozark Highlands Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 132.5 mi |
| White Rock Mtn Spur | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Deer Trap | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 4.6 mi |
| White Rock-Shores Lake West | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 4.3 mi |
| White Rock-Shores Lake East | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 5.1 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: 15.3 mi
Propane: 14.7 mi