Spring Lake Recreation Area
Spring Lake Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Arkansas.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 35.15038, -93.42456
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/osfnf/recreation/recare…
About Spring Lake Recreation Area
Spring Lake Campground is located in the Arkansas River Valley on the western edge of the Ozark National Forest. This area is known for its beautiful, natural scenery, sandstone bluffs, flowing steams, lakes and pristine landscapes. Open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 82-acre Spring Lake is a favorite area for water sports such as swimming and fishing. Camping and picnicking are also popular pastimes. The beautiful hardwood forest surrounding the lake provides the backdrop for wildflowers that bloom year-round. 13 family campsite units. 19 family picnic units. Pavilions. Swimming Beach. Camping trailers are allowed, but no special facilities are available. All campsites have a picnic table, tent pad, fire ring, and lantern pole. Areas of interest include Cove Lake, Mt. Magazine State Park, Mt. Nebo State Park, Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp, Mt. Magazine Scenic Byway, Huckleberry Horse Trail, and Petit Jean River.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Thermal Water Jug Fountain · 49 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 165 designated routes (210 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorghum Hollow | National forest horse camp | 8.0 mi | — | — |
| Quarry Horse Camp | Private campground | 9.7 mi | — | — |
| Campsite 4 | Private campground | 10 mi | — | — |
| Campsite 8 | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Campsite 6 | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Campsite 9 | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.