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Bayou Bluff

Located near the Illinois Bayou, the area exhibits picturesque bluffs and breathtaking scenery. 

Effective October 2021, Bayou Bluff became a Point of Interest. The fees are suspended for camping and day use and is now open all year.  Upper loop is closed to camping and will be eliminated completely. Use of the vault toilet, large pavilion, three shelters, and a small pavilion will remain. The pavilions are managed on a first-come, first-service basis. Trash services are managed by visitors as "pack-it-in, pack-it-out," and Leave No Trace ethics are posted on information kiosks.

Active partner groups and volunteers are helping extend the life of the current amenities, excluding trash services.

Current Conditions
Open all year. No trash services. Pack it in - pack it out. Upper loop is closed to camping .

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Upper loop is closed to camping 

None

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Address: 12000 AR-27 Hector, AR 72843
Phone: (479) 284-3150
Hours: Visitor Center open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Phone services only Monday and Thursday 9:00AM to 4:00PM. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.52336111

Longitude: -92.94380555

Directions

From Hector, take Arkansas 27 north for 6 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated May 21, 2025