Blanchard Springs Recreation Area

Overview

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area is located in the scenic Ozark National Forest. The Ozark Mountains are known for beautiful "rolling" hills, hidden caverns, waterfalls and clear flowing streams. Examples of early Ozark culture and music can be found throughout the region.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

870-757-2211

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Blanchard Springs Recreation Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• North Sylamore Creek TrailHike · 22.4 mi long · 0.3 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Allison Trailhead, maintained by US Forest Service.

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• Mirror Lake TrailHike · 2.1 mi long · 0.6 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• Bad Branch TrailheadTrailhead · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Scrappy Mountain TrailheadTrailhead · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• White River Bluff TrailheadTrailhead · 3.4 mi from campShow on map
• Ozark Highlands TrailHike · 232.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 9.3 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by The Ozark Highlands Trail Association.

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Mountain biking

• Jack's Branch LoopBike ride · 12.6 mi long · 0.3 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route starting near Scrappy Mountain Trailhead, maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• Bad Branch LoopBike ride · 11.9 mi long · 1.0 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near Bad Branch Trailhead, maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• Scrappy MountainBike ride · 11.6 mi long · 1.8 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route starting near Scrappy Mountain Trailhead, maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• Bald Scrappy LoopBike ride · 7.1 mi long · 3.0 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route starting near White River Bluff Trailhead, maintained by United States Forest Service.

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Rivers and rafting

• Paddling Spring Creek to Dillards FerryPaddling and rafting · 2-4 Hours · 23.1 mi from camp

  This friendly, 4.6-mile paddle is great for folks that want to get a good feel for the river, but don't want to be out all day. National Park Service

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• Paddling Rush Landing to the White RiverPaddling and rafting · 2-5 Days · 23.2 mi from camp

  This 30-mile paddling trip cuts through the Lower Wilderness Area to the mouth of Buffalo National River. National Park Service

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• Paddling Dillards Ferry to Buffalo PointPaddling and rafting · 1-2 Hours · 23.3 mi from camp

  The float between Dillard's Ferry and Buffalo Point is a short trip for those that have a very limited amount of time. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Steele FallsWaterfall · 3.0 mi from camp

  A 66-foot waterfall.

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• Sugar HillPeak · 1,480 ft · 10.3 mi from campShow on map
• Lost MountainPeak · 1,437 ft · 12.1 mi from campShow on map
• Cougar FallsWaterfall · 12.1 mi from camp

  A 77-foot waterfall.

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• Indian RockhouseCave · 23.9 mi from camp

  It's actually a bluff shelter rather than a cave. OpenStreetMap

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.