Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Albert Pike
VISIT DATE: 03/28/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/16/2010
STATE: Arkansas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Caddo
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Langley
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Langley, AR, take State Rt. 369 north for 5.7 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,060 ft.
The campground is adjacent to Little Missouri River and very popular
for canoers. The campground has four loops (A, B, C, and D) with
loops C and D open year round. Loop D features electric and water
hook-ups while the other three loops have no hook-ups. Sites are
closer together then found in most National Forest campgrounds.
There is convenience store and public phone near entrance to
campground.
Hikers should enjoy using the Albert Pike campground as a base
camp to hike the Eagle Rock Loop Trail. The trail is is the
longest loop trail in Arkansas at 26.8 miles. The trail actually
combines several trails and takes 2 to 3 days to hike. Hikers
successfully completing the trail receive an attractive patch
and are added to the Eagle Rock Loop Trail Honor Roll. As of
March 25, 1997, 112 hikers (from as far away as Brookline, Mass.)
had completed the hike and received a patch from the Caddo Ranger
District.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Comments: Loops A & B are open April 1 through October 15
Loops C & D are open year round.
NOTE: Because of flood damage during June 2010, campground is closed
indefinetly. Check with ranger district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - no hook-ups
$16 per day - electric and water hook-ups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 51
Total Sites: 54
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 54
No. Grilles on Sites:54
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste):0
No. Water and Electric Only: 7
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 15.5' X 40'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The Little Missouri is popular Class IV floating river. The
river provides a large area for wading at the campground.
HIKING
Eagle Rock Loop Trail (foot) - 26.8 miles
Little Missouri Trail (foot) - 15 miles
Bluff Mtn. Hiking Trail (foot) - 1 mile
FISHING
Rainbow Trout (Dec. - Apr.), Small Mouth Bass and Sunfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bard Springs
VISIT DATE: 03/28/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Arkansas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Caddo
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Athens
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Athens, AR, take State Rt. 246 west for 2.2 miles to
campground sign (Shady Lake Rd.). Turn right onto Shady Lake Rd.
and go 7.7 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,420 ft.
The campground is comprised of two sections. The "lower" section
is not suited for RVs. It has five sites with shelters. Access
road to campground is not RV friendly. The campground is primitive
but scenic and is near Caney Creek Wilderness.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 13
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Comments:
Bathhouse closed at time of visit.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Billy Creek
VISIT DATE: 03/23/1997
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2010
STATE: Oklahoma
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Choctaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Muse
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Muse, OK, take State Rt. 63 east 1.1 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 6022). Turn left onto Rt. 6022 and go north 2
miles into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 900 ft.
The campground is composed of mature, mixed hardwoods and pines. It
is adjacent to Billy Creek with some sites overlooking the creek.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 62'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Billy Creek Trail (foot, dirt bike, horse, mountain bike) - 3.5 miles
Connector to multiple trails including the 35-mile Indian Nations Trail.
FISHING
Pan fish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cedar Lake
VISIT DATE: 03/23/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/2/2010
STATE: Oklahoma
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Choctaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hodgen
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Hodgen, OK, take US Rt. 270 south 5.5 miles to Cedar Lake
Recreation Area sign (Holson Valley Rd.). Turn right onto Holson
Valley Rd. and go 2.8 miles to Winding Stair Recreation Area -
Cedar Lake sign (Forest Rt. 7269). Turn right onto Rt. 7269 and
go 0.7 miles to another Winding Stair Recreation Area sign. Just
past the sign, turn left to the Sandy Beach and Shady Lane
sections or continue straight to the North Shore section.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 900 ft.
NOTE: Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp is in the same contiguous area.
Cedar Lake is one of three campgrounds in the Winding Stair
National Recreation Area and is composed of three sections,
a.k.a. loops - North Shore, South Shore/Sandy Beach and Shady
Lane. Shady Lane is a single loop winding through a stand of
mixed hardwoods, including oak and ironwood, and is the most
developed; Cedar Lake is nearby. These campsites have electric
and water hookups and some also have sewer. A small playground
is located near the bathhouse. Sandy Beach, once South Shore,
stretches along Cedar Lake's shoreline with electric and water
hookups that are included in the walk-in tent sites. Most
campsites in Sandy Beach have a view of the Lake with a swim
beach and small playground included. North Shore, although
recently renovated, has retained most of its CCC (Civilian
Conservation Corps) character. Heavily wooded, it could be
considered the prettiest section in the campground. It has sites
closest to Cedar Lake, a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Sites 66
through 72 are on a tight loop across from the North Shore Picnic
area and not recommended for large RVs. It provides the best
example of what the "old" Cedar Lake campground was like when
built by the CCC in the 1930s. Considering the entire
campground, one can experience just about any type of camping
from rustic/primitive to modern.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - no hookups
$15 per day - elec. & water hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $10 per day
$17 per day - full hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $12 per day
$21 per day - double with electric hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $13 per day
$23 per day - double with full hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 64
Total Sites: 71
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 71
No. Grilles on Sites: 71
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 8
No. Water and Electric Only: 37
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. With the exception of sites 66
through 72, the average parking apron size in the North Section
is 16' X 40'; sites 66 through 72 can best accommodate small RVs.
Most campsites in Shady Lane and Sandy Beach take any size RV.
There are two RV waste stations - one at the North section
entrance and the other across from the Shady Lane section.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 8
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers located at Shady Lane section. North
Shore bathhouse closed during winter. The public phone is
located at the Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp, about a 1/4 mile away.
The playground is located in the Shady Lane section.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Cedar Lake is 86 acres. No-wake lake with power boats limited to
7hp. Beaches are dirt and grass.
HIKING
A network of trails is available in the Winding Stair National
Recreation Area including:
Horse Thief Spring Loop (foot and horse) - 11.2 miles
Cedar Lake Trail (loop - foot) - 2.9 miles
Old Pine Trail (foot, interpretive) - 0.4 miles
FISHING
Largemouth bass, catfish and Bluegill
A wheelchair friendly fishing pier is available.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp
VISIT DATE: 03/26/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/2/2010
STATE: Oklahoma
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Choctaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hodgen
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Hodgen, OK, take US Rt. 270 south 5.5 miles to Cedar Lake
Recreation Area sign (Holson Valley Rd.). Turn right onto Holson
Valley Rd. and go 2.8 miles to Winding Stair Recreation Area -
Cedar Lake sign (Forest Rt. 7269). Turn right onto Rt. 7269 and
go 0.7 miles to another Winding Stair Recreation Area sign. Just
past the sign, turn left and proceed to the campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 600 ft.
NOTE: Cedar Lake campground is in the same contiguous area.
Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp, located close the 86-acre Cedar Lake,
is one of three campgrounds in the Winding Stair National
Recreation Area. Between the facilites and almost 100 miles of
horse trails, this campground has got to be the "Cadillac" of
horse camps. There are hitching posts all over the place and
ample room for horses at each site. Most every campsite has a
12' X 12' steel pole corral. Several "wash racks" have been
installed so horses can enjoy a good wash. The campground has
four loops designated D, E, F, and G. Shortly after entering the
campground, there is Loopl D on the left side. This is a loop
with undesignated sites. Although horse trailers can park there,
it appears to be intended for overnight trail riders. There is
also a large pavilion in Level D. Loop E has both sites with no
hookups and sites with electric and water hookups as well as a
combination of back-in and pull thru sites. This loop is the
most open and sunny with only fair privacy. Loop F has mostly
back-in campsite sites, ample shade and good privacy. Loop G
features lots of pull-thru parking aprons (some tight) and good
privacy. Numerous connector trails link the campground with the
many trails in the Winding Stair National Recreation Area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 thru $12 per day - no elec./water hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $3 thru $6
$17 per day - single w/elec. & water hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $11 per day
$23 per day - double w/elec./water hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 53
Total Sites: 53
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 53
No. Grilles on Sites: 53
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 47
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 26
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 50'
Comments:
Some paved, some grass parking aprons. An RV waste station is
located across from the Shady Lane Section of the Cedar Lake
campground (on the way into Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp).
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
Comments:
The showers are Wheelchair friendly.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Cedar Lake is 86 acres. No-wake lake. Beaches are dirt and
grass.
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Cedar Lake Equestrian Trails - multiple trails w/varying lengths
for a total of 77 miles.
Horse Thief Spring Loop (foot)- 11.2 miles
Cedar Lake Trail (loop - foot) - 2.9 miles
Old Pine Trail (interpretive - foot) - 0.4 miles
FISHING
Largemouth Bass, Catfish and Bluegill
There is wheelchair friendly fishing pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Charlton
VISIT DATE: 04/01/1997
UPDATE DATE: 4/8/2010
STATE: Arkansas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Womble
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Crystal Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Crystal Springs, AR, take US Rt. 270 west for 3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 420 feet.
The campground, comprised of three loops (A,B and C), is heavily
wooded with mixed hardwoods and pine and has some sites overlooking
Walnut Creek. Loopa A has been closed and is not included in this
review. Loop B has campsites with electric and water hookups while
Loop C has ten sites with full hookups.
Charlton swim area and bathhouse was constructed by the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC) between 1935 and 1938. From Memorial Day
through Labor Day there is an interpretive program every Saturday
at the amphitheater.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through December 1 - Loop C. Loops B open May 1
through October 1.
NOTE: Loop C is closed for renovations; contact District Ranger office
for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate:
$10 per day - single without hookups
$5 per day (Golden Age/Access)
$17 per day - single with hookups
$12 per day (Golden Age/Access)
$23 per day - double with hookups
$15 per day (Golden Age/Access)
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 32
Total Sites: 32
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 32
No. Grilles on Sites: 32
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 10
No. Water and Electric Only: 22
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 70'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Bathroom facilities are considered family-friendly.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Swim area is dammed up portion of Walnut Creek.
HIKING
Camp Charlton Interpretive Trail - 0.8 miles
Charlton Trail - 3.8 miles (hiking & mtn. biking)
FISHING
Pan fishing
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lake Sylvia
VISIT DATE: 04/01/1997
UPDATE DATE: 3/2/2004
STATE: Arkansas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Jessieville/Winona
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Perryville
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Perryville, AR, take State Rt. 9 south for 8.5 miles to Lake
Sylvia Recreation Area sign (State Rt. 324). Turn right onto
State Rt. 324 and go 4 miles to the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 360 ft.
The campground, adjacent to Lake Sylvia, is located in mixed hardwood
and pines adjacent to a turkey habitat. Although sites 6, 7 and 8
have electric hookups, there is no turn-around for RVs; walk into the
sites before committing vehicle.
A nice day trip is the 27-mile Winona Auto Tour. There are seven
vistas. One, Crystal Mountain, is fun for the crystal rock collectors.
The tour, on Forest Rt. 132, is accessible from either State Rt. 7 or 9.
A brochure is available at the Jessieville/Winona Ranger District Office in
Jessieville, AR.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open 1st Friday in May through the 1st Monday, after the first weekend,
in October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - no hookups
$15 per day - water and electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 19
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 72'
Comments:
Loop A has paved parking aprons. Loop B has gravel aprons
and is tent camping only.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Comments:
Loop B has wheelchair friendly flush toilets. There are showers,
but they are cold.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Sylvia is 18 acres. The beach is grassy.
HIKING
Trees of the Forest Trail (paved, interpretive with braille
signs) - 0.4 miles
Sylvia Spur (to Ouachita NR Trail) - 0.4 miles
There are also a variety of short, interpretive trails and loops.
FISHING
Catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Little Pines
VISIT DATE: 2/5/2007
STATE: Arkansas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Poteau
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Waldron
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Waldron, AR, take State Rt. 248 west for 11.4 miles to campground sign.
Turn left onto Rt. 10 and go 0.1 miles to first right turn. Turn right and then left
at first left turn. Turn right at first right turn and proceed to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation 660 ft.
NOTE: Campground previously surveyed by authors March 1997 when it was
located short distance from current location. All current information provided by
the Poteau Ranger District Office.
This popular fishing campground is located next to Lake Hinkle in a thin mixture
of pine and hardwoods. All campsites have a view of the lake but those on east
side of campground have the best view. Besides the picnic table and grill, each
site also has a "prep" table for coleman stove, preparing food, etc. Boats can be
moored at the courtesy docks. No cell signal at campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 10
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and wider at front.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Comments:
The bathhouse is state of the art including a family unit room.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Hinkle, a no-wake lake, is 970 acres. The beach is grass
and dirt.
HIKING
Little Pines Trail (loop - foot & pedal bike) - 1 mile
FISHING
Largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, Hybrid Stripped bass and
saugeye
No fishing from courtesy docks.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Shady Lake
VISIT DATE: 03/28/1997
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2010
STATE: Arkansas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Mena
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Athens
RESERVATIONS: 1-479-394-2382*
DIRECTIONS:
From Athens, AR, take State Rt. 246 west for 2.2 miles to
campground sign (Shady Lake Rd.). Turn right onto Shady Lake Rd.
and go 3.7 miles to campground.
NOTE: Shady Lake Rd. is composed of course gravel and dirt. It is
rough and one lane in some places. Traction for RVs may be
difficult on some parts of the road.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,280 ft.
*Limited number of sites.
There are four loops, A through D. Some sites overlook Shady Lake and
the Saline River. Water spigots in two loops are located on bathhouse
wall. The campground is adjacent to Caney Wilderness. Consider hiking
the Tall Peak Trail which accesses the Tall Peak Fire Tower, built by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Loop A & D - open 1st wknd in March thru last wknd in November
Loop A - bathhouse - open last wknd in March thru 1st wknd in November
Loop B - open 1st wknd in May thru 1st wknd in November
Loops C - Same as Loop B
Loop C, site 22 (full hookups) - open 1st wknd in March thru last wknd in
November
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
$10 per day - single (no hookups)
$15 per day - electric & water hookups
$10 per day Senior/Access Pass
$16 per day - double (no hookups)
$21 per day - electric & water - double
$13 per day Senior/Access Pass
$17 per day - full hookups
$12 per day Senior/Access Pass
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 66
Total Sites: 66
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 66
No. Grilles on Sites: 66
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 1
No. Water and Electric Only: 20
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 43'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved and gravel.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly toilets are in Loops A and D.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13
No. Threaded: 13
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Shady Lake is 25 acres. Grass beach. Power boats limited to
electric motors.
HIKING
Interpretive Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
Shady Lake Trail (mountain bike & foot) - 3.1 miles
Tall Peak Trail (foot) - 3.2 miles
FISHING
Largemouth Bass, Catfish and Sunfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Winding Stair
VISIT DATE: 03/24/1997
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2010
STATE: Oklahoma
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Choctaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Heavener
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Heavener, OK, take US Rt. 270 south 14 miles to US Rt. 259.
Turn right onto Rt. 259 and go 4.3 miles to Talimena Drive sign
(State Rt. 1). Turn right onto Talimena Dr. and proceed to stop
sign. Turn right onto State Rt. 1 (Talimena Drive) and go 2
miles to Winding Stair campground sign. Turn right at sign and
proceed into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,980 ft.
The campground is located on a ridge just off Talimena Drive Scenic
Byway within walking distance of the Emerald Vista, a fantastic
view of the valley below. The campground is heavily wooded and
convenient to the beautiful Talimena Drive Scenic Byway.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 1 through December 6
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single
$16 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
NOTE: Camping fee reduced when drinking water is unavailable.
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 59'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers and private room in bathhouse
for families.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 5
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Ouachita Trail (access) - 0.1 miles
Mountain Top Loop Trail - 1.1 or 2.2 miles
FISHING - No
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