About Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 2
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (16)
What Guests Are Saying
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area is highly praised for its stunning natural beauty, fascinating geology, and well-maintained campsites. Visitors enjoy peaceful surroundings and various activities, such as exploring the North Sylamore Creek trail. The only minor downside mentioned is the lack of hot showers, which is manageable for short stays.
What Guests Are Saying
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area is highly praised for its stunning natural beauty, fascinating geology, and well-maintained campsites. Visitors enjoy peaceful surroundings and various activities, such as exploring the North Sylamore Creek trail. The only minor downside mentioned is the lack of hot showers, which is manageable for short stays.
Review Summary
Damaris M
VerifiedMarch 19, 2025 • Stayed at: GS 2, Loop: Group Camp
I wish I could give this place ten stars! A beautiful location with fascinating geology. We have camped in many locations and this is by far our favorite. This time we brought a group and everyone enjoyed the peaceful camp spot, lovely river, and awe-inspiring caverns. Our only wish would be hot showers but definitely manageable for a short stay.
Jake W
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: GS 1, Loop: Group Camp
Campsite was very clean and maintained. Had a great time on the North Sylamore Creek trail.
Daniel G
June 30, 2024
Great
Chad G
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: GS 2, Loop: Group Camp
The new grills and fire rings in the group site were a nice touch. This group site is my favorite car camping destination in Arkansas and will continue to return every year. Beautiful and peaceful!
MaryRae M
September 7, 2023
We had an amazing time. Our reunion went great and without any glitches. We enjoyed all that the park had to offer and everyone was happy with their experience. Thanks so much for the memories. We will return.
The Bernal Girls and the Moore family.
Crystal H
July 2, 2023
Electric did not work and the doors weren’t shut.
Crystal H
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: GS 1, Loop: Group Camp
Lots of shade. Next to where many people try to park in your area to view the large rock wall.
Sheaffer H
June 11, 2023
Park was very clean outside as well as inside the restroom facilities. There were people around but it wasn’t overcrowded. Picturesque landscaping that has been well maintained. Absolutely one of my favorite parks!
Mark D
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: GS 1, Loop: Group Camp
Great group camping experience. Campsite well taken care of. Visited Blanchard Springs Caverns that remain spectacular. Staff was very helpful.
David M
VerifiedMarch 15, 2022 • Stayed at: GS 2, Loop: Group Camp
The facilities were clean. The Staff was extremely helpful and Friendly. We were at Blanchard Springs for my daughter’s wedding. The ceremony was in front of the cave and cliffs behind GS1. When we started making plans several months ago. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. On the day of the ceremony the staff stopped by several times to see if we needed anything, this was in addition to them having to perform their other duties. The grounds were well kept and maintained. We will be back!
Location Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
Address:
1001 East Main St
Mountain View, AR, 72560
United States
From Mountain View, take Highway 5-9-14 north for 5 miles to Allison. At Allison, take Highway 14 west for 8 miles toward the town of Fifty Six. Turn right at the Blanchard Springs Recreation Area sign. Be sure to bring a map, GPS directions have led many visitors off-course.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.9744 / -92.1772
Elevation: 195 feet
Policies & Rules
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Don't Move Firewood : Help protect our forests! Obtain your firewood near your destination to avoid the spread of pests. Using firewood from outside the area can threaten native trees and forests. Firewood from outside the area is not recommended as some states have quarantines in effect and firewood movement is illegal. Visit don'tmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
