U.S. Forest Service · Brush Heap Roadless Area · AR

Bard Springs Recreation Area

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The place

Small campground with Adirondack-type shelters in a remote mountain setting on a small scenic stream. It provides a good site for a base camp for hikers in the Caney Creek Wilderness.

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Day Use Area: No Charge (Gate closed, walk-in only)

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Your representative

This campground sits in AR-04. This member’s public-lands record →

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