Picnicking
The forest offers picnicking opportunities in developed areas throughout national forests, with amenities like picnic tables, vault toilets, and fire grates or rings, and some areas may require fees or reservations.
There are group picnicking and regular picnicking options at this forest.
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Bayou Bluff
Site Open
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…
Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
The 625-acre Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area has 30 miles of shore line and offers the following recreational opportunities: camping, picnicking, swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Sitting atop…
Big Piney Ranger District
The Big Piney Ranger District is the largest district on the Ozark-St Francis National Forest, encompassing approximately 496,000 acres. The district boundaries include parts of Van Buren, Conway,…
Blanchard Springs Day-Use Area
Site Temporarily Closed
Blanchard Springs Day-Use Area is part of the Blanchard Springs Recreation Area. The area has picturesque rock bluffs, beautiful crystal clear streams and hiking available in the wooded hillsides.
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
Site Open
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…
Brock Creek Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Brock Creek Recreation Area is located near the 35-acre Brock Creek Lake. Primitive campground: pack-it-in, pack-it-out trash. No trash services. No water available. No reservations. Sites available…
Cove Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
A 160-acre mountain lake near Magazine Mountain - the highest point in Arkansas with an elevation of 2,753 feet provides a great summer get-away for many. Concession services include boat rentals,…
Fairview Trailhead
Site Open
This area is situated on Arkansas 7 which is noted as one of the 10 most scenic highways in the United States. Gorgeous fall colors can be seen in October and November. Dogwood and Redbud blossoms…
Gunner Pool Recreation Area
Site Open
The Gunner Pool Recreation Area offers a campground stretching along the scenic North Sylamore Creek. Campsites are shady and private, but have no electrical or water hook-ups. This recreation area…
Horsehead Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Horsehead Lake offers several amenities. It is managed cooperatively by the US Forest Service and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and provides a developed camping area, restroom facilities with…