Blanchard Springs Recreation Area

Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

🏕️ CampgroundOzark National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.6 (18)

🟢 8 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23

Availability checked just now · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 24 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 8h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area in Arkansas has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 Group Camp #GS 1 & Group Camp #GS 2 next to each othersites 👥 #GS 1, 👥 #GS 2

Sat Oct 3 – Tue Oct 63 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #GS 2

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #GS 1

Fri Oct 30 – Sun Nov 12 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #GS 2

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #GS 2

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #GS 1

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 Group Camp #GS 1 & Group Camp #GS 2 next to each othersites 👥 #GS 1, 👥 #GS 2

Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #GS 2

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Group Camp #GS 1 — Group Site #1 multiple pads — **Site Group Camp #GS 1** · Group Site #1 multiple padsUSFS

Campsite Group Camp #GS 2 — Multiple individual pads and features — **Site Group Camp #GS 2** · Multiple individual pads and featuresUSFS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group siteGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Standard Area NonelectricGroup Walk To🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★18 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Blanchard Springs Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Blanchard Springs Recreation Area?

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area in Arkansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Blanchard Springs Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Blanchard Springs Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Blanchard Springs Recreation Area a good campground?

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 18 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Blanchard Springs Recreation Area located?

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area is located in Ozark National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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