🏊 Natural Swimming
🟢 Easy $3 USFS day-use fee
🌊 About Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
A picturesque swimming hole surrounded by lush vegetation, a great pairing with a visit to the famous Blanchard Springs Caverns nearby.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$3 USFS day-use fee
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, spring-influenced
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
Spring-fed swimming hole
Managed By
US Forest Service (Ozark National Forest)
County
Stone County, Arkansas
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Blanchard Springs Rd, near Mountain View, AR
Access Notes:
Easy, developed recreation area; lush vegetation
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $3 USFS day-use fee
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace