Spring Creek Campground

Overview

Spring Creek Campground is a first come, first serve campground near Harriet, Arkansas. Spring Creek has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities, no flush restrooms, and no water.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

12 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

870-449-4311

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Spring Creek Campground, 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

• Indian Rockhouse TrailHike · 3-5 Hours · 3.7 mi from camp

  A hike on the Indian Rockhouse reveals geologic formations commonly found on a limestone landscape and gives hikers an opportunity to explore locations where ancient peoples sought shelter. National Park Service

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• Hike the Buffalo Point Campground TrailsHike · 1-4 Hours · 3.7 mi from camp

  The Buffalo Point Campground Trails give campers, day hikers, and leashed dogs a chance to stretch their legs between the campground and the historic cabin area at Buffalo Point. National Park Service

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• Buffalo River TrailHike · 41.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• Ozark Highlands TrailHike · 232.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.3 mi from camp

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

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• Rush Mine Level Trail and Morning Star Interpretive LoopHike · 1-4 Hours · 7.1 mi from camp

  This .25 mile to 1.5 mile trail offers beautiful views of Rush Valley and gives hikers an understanding of the historic, mining, landscape. National Park Service

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• Old Railroad TrailHike · 3 Hours · 7.9 mi from camp

  The Old Raildroad Trail follows the river east from Gilbert along the former route of the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Bad Branch LoopBike ride · 11.9 mi long · 22.8 mi from camp

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

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• Jack's Branch LoopBike ride · 12.6 mi long · 22.9 mi from camp

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

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• Scrappy MountainBike ride · 11.6 mi long · 24.8 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route starting near Scrappy Mountain 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 · 0.0 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 North Maumee to Spring CreekPaddling and rafting · 2-4 Hours · 2.5 mi from camp

  This typically quiet and calm piece of river takes you past Maumee Bluff and Schoolhouse Ridge before approaching Spring Creek itself, Spring Creek Bluff, and the Spring Creek access point… National Park Service

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• Paddling Dillards Ferry to Buffalo PointPaddling and rafting · 1-2 Hours · 2.6 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

• Indian RockhouseCave · 4.3 mi from camp

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

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• Maumee Falls EastWaterfall · 1.7 mi from camp

  A 67-foot waterfall.

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• Maumee Falls WestWaterfall · 1.8 mi from camp

  A 53-foot waterfall.

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• Pileated PointViewpoint · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
• M&NA TrestlesViewpoint · 6.2 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Old Railroad Grade.

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

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — 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.