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Bard Springs Recreation Area
Small campground with Adirondack-type shelters in a remote mountain setting on a small scenic stream. It provides a good site for a base camp for hikers in the Caney Creek Wilderness.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Storms during April 2020 caused damage to the campground and day-use area. The campground remains closed. The Day-use area is open, including restroom. The gate is closed and walk-in only. |
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| Area Amenities: | Picnic tables,Toilets |
| Fees: | Shelters: $8 per night. Day Use Area: No Charge (Gate closed, walk-in only) (current recreation fees and schedule) |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | Spring-Fall |
| Busiest Season: | Spring |
| Closest Towns: | 7 miles north of Athens, Arkansas. |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | Mena-Oden Ranger District (479) 394-2382 |
General Information
Directions:Take Arkansas Hwy. 84 west of Glenwood, AR; turn northwest on Arkansas Hwy. 246 at Athens, AR; turn right (north) on Forest Service Road 38 for 7 miles; turn right (east) on Forest Service Road 106 for 1/2 mile.
Activities
Campground Camping
Small campground with Adirondack-type shelters in a remote mountain setting.
| Sleeping Shelter | 5 adirondack shelters. |
| Status: | Open |
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Day Hiking
Picnicking
| Reservation Info | None |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Swimming
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | |
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| Toilets: | Vault |
Location
