Weekend availability at Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 12:44 AM PTSold out 2 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Limited2/5 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open4/5 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Sold out
- Fri, Oct 16Open3/5 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open3/5 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 24
- Electric sites
- 3
- Water hookups
- 3
- Pull-through
- 3
- Max rig length
- 25 ft
About this campground
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.
Getting there
From Mountain View, take Highway 5-9-14 north for 5 miles to Allison. At Allison, take Highway 14 west for 8 miles toward the town of Fifty Six. Turn right at the Blanchard Springs Recreation Area sign. Be sure to bring a map, GPS directions have led many visitors off-course.
Activities
- BIKING
- HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED
- SWIMMING SITE
- DAY USE AREA
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- VISITOR CENTER
- HIKING
- FISHING
- INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- BOATING
- CAMPING
- HUNTING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Blanchard Springs CampgroundsOzark-St. Francis National Forests0 mi
- Gunner Pool Recreation AreaOzark-St. Francis National Forests2 mi
- Norfork National Fish HatcheryFish And Wildlife Service19 mi
- Dam - QuarryNorfork Lake20 mi
- Buffalo PointBuffalo National River23 mi
- Buffalo Point Visitor Contact StationBuffalo National River23 mi
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