🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟢 Easy $3 USFS day-use fee
🌊 About Mirror Lake
A small, beautiful spring-fed lake in the Ozark National Forest directly adjacent to Blanchard Springs, offering icy swimming below a small waterfall.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$3 USFS day-use fee
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, spring-influenced
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
Small spring-fed forest lake
Managed By
US Forest Service (Ozark National Forest)
County
Stone County, Arkansas
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area, AR
Access Notes:
Easy access, developed recreation site
✅ 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