USDA Forest Service · Arkansas
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service · Arkansas, United States
- Sites
- 24
- Hookups
- 2 electric, 3 with water, 20 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 25 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 686 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BLANCHARD (NFSR 1110) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
- Nearest town
- Mountain View
- Address
- 1001 East Main St, Mountain View, AR, 72560
- Phone
- 870-757-2211
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Camping, Educational Programs, Emergency Services, Fishing, Hiking, Historic Sites, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Motel, Mountain Biking
5 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area is located in the scenic Ozark National Forest. The Ozark Mountains are known for beautiful "rolling" hills, hidden caverns, waterfalls and clear flowing streams. Examples of early Ozark culture and music can be found throughout the region. Blanchard recreation area is a great starting point for an Ozark adventure.
Recreation
Trout fishing is available on nearby Mirror Lake.
Other popular activities in the Blanchard area include mountain biking, hiking and swimming.
Facilities
The campgrounds offer a variety of campsites to accommodate all types of visitors, including group and single campsites. All sites are equipped with tables, grills and campfire rings. Individual sites are on a first come, first served basis. The individual sites are open except when there is high water. To check campground status, call 870 757 2211. The picnic shelters have grills and ample picnic tables for groups. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The facilities are near picturesque rock bluffs and crystal clear streams. Sites are well shaded by stately yellow pine trees.
Nearby Attractions
Blanchard Springs Caverns offers tours, exhibits and family activities. North Sylamore hiking trail follows the scenic Sylamore creek for 25 miles and connects to the Ozark Highland trail. Mountain biking is available on 50 miles of the Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 29° | 8° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 32° | -7° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 62° | 43° | 24° | 83° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 51° | 32° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 64° | 47° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 70° | 58° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 73° | 65° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 72° | 63° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 68° | 53° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 51° | 35° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 43° | 19° | 79° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 36° | 19° | 72° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Blanchard Springs Campgrounds · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- Gunner Pool Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 4 sites
- Barkshed Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 4 sites
- Dam - Quarry · Army Corps of Engineers · 20 mi · 71 sites
- Buffalo Point · National Park Service · 23 mi · 112 sites
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