Blanchard Springs Recreation Area

Current Conditions

Blanchard Springs Recreation Complex is currently operates under a joint management agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism and will open on May 1st for the 2026 season.

The Blanchard Springs Recreation Area offers a rich outdoor experience. Stroll on the paved trail to where Blanchard Springs gushes as a waterfall from the hillside. Swim in the clear waters of the North Sylamore Creek. Hike into the Ozark woods for an hour or a weekend. Try your luck catching rainbow trout from Mirror Lake, an accessible facility. Blanchard Springs Caverns has 3 tours- Dripstone Tour, Wild Cave Tour, & Discovery Tour.

General Information

Year-round

Visitor Information Center open seasonally from spring to late fall.

Day Use - $3 per vehicle
Campground - $15 site per night
Large Group Camp Site (8-50 people), GS1 - $60 per night
Small Group Site (8-30 people), GS2 - $35 per night
Large Pavillion - $60 day, $40 for half day
Small Pavilion - $30 day, $20 for half day
Amphitheater - $40 day

Address: 1001 E Main St Mountain View, AR 72560
Phone: (870) 269-3228
Hours: Visitor Center open Monday and Wednesday 8:00AM to 4:00PM. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

To get to the Blanchard Springs Recreation Area from Mountain View, take Arkansas Highway 14 West for 12.1 miles, turn right (north) at the Blanchard Springs Caverns sign. Follow signs to the different facilities.