In the summer, Forest Service naturalist-guided activities are offered, including evening programs covering natural history of the Ozark National Forest as well as Ozark folk culture. Programs presented at the Shelter Cave Amphitheater. Schedules and program topics posted on the campground bulletin boards.

Day-use area provides picnicking (21 family units), flush toilets, fishing, hiking, swimming area with bathhouses and showers.

Primitive camping is allowed anywhere on Forest Service land outside of developed recreation areas. No permit is required. Campers are asked to keep campfires small and make sure they are dead out before leaving. Be especially careful of sanitary disposal and carry out all garbage.

Directions from Mt. View: Take Arkansas Hwy. 14 northwest (paved) for 13 miles, then turn right on Forest Service Road 1110.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Year-round (NOTE: Close to the Blanchard Springs Caverns.) .

Blanchard Springs Campground - Located in the north central portion of the state close to the Blanchard Springs Caverns. This campground stretches along the clear North Sylamore creek. Campsites are shady and private, but there are no hookups or electricity.

Blanchard Springs Caverns - Located in the north central portion of the state, Blanchard Caverns is a three-level system, but only two levels of the caverns are open for guided tours.

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area - Located in the north central portion of the state close to the Blanchard Springs Caverns, this recreation area offers camping, fishing, swimming, and hiking.

Gunner Pool Campground - Located in the north central portion of the state. Camping is near a clear mountain stream with a small lake close at hand. High picturesque bluffs make up this beautiful area.

Mirror Lake -