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Long Pool Recreation Area
Long Pool Recreation Area lies along beautiful Big Piney Creek, a wild and scenic river, and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities: camping, picnicking, swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Big Piney, a nationally designated a Scenic and Recreational River, offers visitors a variety of recreational experiences. A large natural pool, steep rock bluffs, and captivating forests are just a few examples of the natural beauty surrounding this recreation area. One camping loop offers 19 camping sites with water & electrical hook-ups. This camping loop is open year round. Long Pool Recreation Area is located within the Piney Creeks Wildlife Management Area, which provides hunting opportunities for many types of game during open seasons.
Campground and Day-Use Area Rules
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open |
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| Operational Hours: | Open year-round |
| Reservations: | All campsites available on a first-come/first-served basis. Pavilion reservable through district office- 479-284-3150. |
| Fees: | Sites with no electricity: $15/site/day Single sites with electricity: $20/site/day Double sites with electricity: $35/site/day Day Use: $3/day/vehicle Pavilion: $35/day |
| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Restrictions: | Camping trailers allowed, water and electric available, pump station onsite. 50amp service is available. Long Pool Forest Prohibition |
| Closest Towns: | Dover, Russellville |
| Water: | Drinking Water available year round |
| Restroom: | Flush, Vault, Showers |
| Operated By: | Big Piney Ranger District (479)284-3150 |
| Information Center: | Long Pool Information - English / Long Pool Information - Spanish |
General Information
Directions:From Dover take Arkansas 7 north for 6 miles, turn left (west) on Arkansas 164 and go 3 miles, turn right (northeast) on County Road 14 and go 3 miles, then turn left (northwest) on County Road 15 and go 2 miles.
Activities
Campground Camping
20 campsites – no amenities. 20 campsites – water & electricity. Day use parking area. Restrooms with flush toilets & hot showers. Pavilion (may be reserved). 13 family picnic units. Drinking water. Sewage dump station for recreational vehicles (RVs).
| No. of Sites | 40 |
| Reservation Info | No reservations - all campsites are available on a first-come/first-served basis. |
| Fire Information | Campfires are allowed (unless in the event of a burn ban), Don’t move firewood long distances — it can potentially transport invasive species. Instead, buy it where you’ll burn it, buy certified heat-treated firewood — or gather on site. |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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RV Camping
20 campsites – no amenities. 20 campsites – water & electricity. Day use parking area. Restrooms with flush toilets & hot showers. Pavilion (may be reserved). 13 family picnic units. Drinking water. Sewage dump station for recreational vehicles (RVs).
| No. of Sites | 40 |
| Hookup - Water | yes |
| Hookup - Sewer | none |
| Dump Stations | yes |
| Fire Information | Campfires are allowed (unless in the event of a burn ban). Don’t move firewood long distances — it can potentially transport invasive species. Instead, buy it where you’ll burn it, buy certified heat-treated firewood — or gather on site |
| Hookups - Electric | yes |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Group Camping
20 campsites – no amenities. 20 campsites – water & electricity. Day use parking area. Restrooms with flush toilets & hot showers. Pavilion (may be reserved). 13 family picnic units. Drinking water. Sewage dump station for recreational vehicles (RVs).
| No. of Sites | 40 |
| Hookups - Electric | yes |
| Fire Information | Campfires are allowed (unless in the event of a burn ban). Don’t move firewood long distances — it can potentially transport invasive species. Instead, buy it where you’ll burn it, buy certified heat-treated firewood — or gather on site |
River and Stream Fishing
Long Pool Recreation Area lies along beautiful Big Piney Creek. Smallmouth bass, spotted bass, largemouth bass, shadow bass, green sunfish, bluegill, channel catfish.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Day Hiking
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Group Picnicking
Boating - Non-Motorized
raft, kayak, canoe| Type of Craft | raft, kayak, canoe |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Swimming
Long Pool Recreation Area lies along beautiful Big Piney Creek with a large natural pool at the campground. Please be aware that you are swimming at your own risk.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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