Blue Buck Knob Scenic Byway

Spend an hour or two traveling down the 24-mile Blue Buck National Scenic Byway!

The byway travels through farmland, open pastures, and densely wooded hillsides. Several overlooks treat adventurers to resplendent panoramas.

The Scenic Byway is a delightful drive, boasting alluring scenes and pleasant recreational opportunities. Its short length, entertainment potential, and scenic qualities make this byway a great place for an afternoon excursion or a delightful weekend trip.

Points of interest along this scenic byway are Indian Creek Overlook, Blue Buck Overlook, Noblett Recreation Area, and the Children's Forest/Blue Hole Trailhead where you can access the Ridge Runner and Ozark Trails. While you're at Noblett Lake, if you head across Highway AP, you can visit the remains of CCC Camp Willow.

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed Noblett Lake during the Great Depression. Camp Willow housed the CCC and remnants of the camp can be seen about 2.5 miles east of AP Highway on Forest Road 108, opposite the Noblett Lake Road. You can picnic under the shade of sugar maples, shortleaf pines, and black and white oaks, or take a horseback ride among the wildflowers that sprinkle the rugged terrain near Noblett Lake.

- During temperate months, be prepared for biting insects, poison ivy and high temperatures. - Be aware of hunting seasons.

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