About Wolf Pen Recreation Area
This campground, located next to the Mulberry River, offers scenic rock bluffs in the northwestern portion of the state. Activities include canoeing on the Mulberry River (very popular with the canoeists) within view of the scenic rock bluffs, fishing, hiking and river access. Camping consists of 6 primitive units, available space for small camping trailers, and the picnicking area is designed for 5 family units. The area is also equipped with vault toilets but there is no drinking water. Good fishing and hunting is available nearby when in season. [Campground and Day-Use Area Rules](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/osfnf/recreation/?cid=fseprd637175)
- Fees: Campsite $10/day/site. Recreation Area - $3/vehicle/day.
- Managed by: Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, FS
- Where: 3 mi southwest of Oark, AR · 35.67444, -93.63194
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 94402A | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 1.1 mi |
| FR 94402D | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Ozark Highlands Trail | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 132.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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.Stargazing nearby: Buffalo National River (Dark Sky Park), 46 mi.
Dump station: 17.5 mi
Propane: 16.8 mi
Camps nearby
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- Horsehead Lake Recreation Area 7.4 mi
- Campsite · 13 mi N of Ozark 8.7 mi
- Redding Recreation Area 8.7 mi
- Ozone Recreation Area 10.3 mi
- Pig Trail Lodging & RV Park 11.3 mi