Spring Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- CG Open 24 hours/day, sunrise to sunset Day Use Only, open Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 35.1504, -93.4246
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is Spring Lake Campground free?
No. Spring Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Spring Lake Campground?
Take Arkansas 27 (paved) southwest from Dardanelle for 9 miles, then right (west) on Arkansas 307 (paved) 3 miles to Forest Service Road 1602 (gravel) continuing 4 miles to Spring Lake, OR take Arkansas 307 (paved) north from Belleville for 4 miles to Forest Service Road 1602 (gravel), continue on 1602 for 3 miles.
Nearby
- Spring Lake Recreation Area0.0 mi
- Sorghum Hollow8.0 mi
- SHOAL BAY11.0 mi
- Cove Lake Campground12.2 mi
- COVE LAKE RECREATION AREA12.3 mi
- OUTLET AREA13.4 mi
- WAVELAND PARK13.6 mi
- SUNLIGHT BAY15.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
