Gunner Pool Recreation Area

FS USDA Forest Service · AR · Dispersed

Conditions

Road Access Dirt
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Moderate Some rough roads, standard vehicle possible with care

The managing agency hasn't published season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Hookup Water Hookup
Access Dirt Road
Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

35.9943667, -92.2118167 , AR

Description

The Gunner Pool Recreation Area offers a campground stretching along the scenic North Sylamore Creek. Campsites are shady and private, but have no electrical or water hook-ups. This recreation area is located within the Sylamore Wildlife Management Area. Hunting is permitted anywhere except within developed recreation areas or where otherwise posted. This management area provides hunting for whitetail deer, wild turkey, black bear, squirrel and other game in season. Visitors can access the Sylamore Hiking Trail via a trailhead located within the Gunner Pool campground. Blanchard Springs Caverns is located just minutes away from this recreation area. The White and Buffalo Rivers border the east and west sides of the district, where visitors can enjoy float fishing and canoeing. Camping- 27 campsites with grills, tables, lantern poles and tent pads. Access is by a steep, winding, dirt road, not recommended for large recreation vehicles.

Gunner Pool Recreation Area Guide

Campground and Day-Use Area Rules

Directions

From Mountain View take Arkansas 14 west for 14.2 miles then right on Forest Service Road 1102 (gravel) for 3 miles. Not recommended for large trailers or Recreation Vehicles (RVs)

Activities

CAMPING HIKING PICNICKING SWIMMING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Nearby Campgrounds

Gunner Pool Campground 0.0 mi · FS · 4 sites
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area 2.4 mi · FS · 24 sites
Barkshed Campground 2.7 mi · FS · 4 sites
Dam - Quarry 18.3 mi · USACE · 71 sites
Buffalo Point 20.7 mi · NPS · 112 sites
Rush Campground 20.9 mi · NPS
Spring Creek Campground 21.0 mi · NPS