U.S. Forest Service · North Sylamore Creek, Arkansas Wild and Scenic River · AR
Gunner Pool Recreation Area
OpenStatus
First-comeAccess
The place
4/7/25: Sites 20-24 closed until further notice due to flooding. 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. Keep reading
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. Water available seasonally from April to November Gunner Pool Recreation Area Guide Campground and Day-Use Area Rules
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No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
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Fees
Campground -$10/site/day year round. Day-use $3/day.
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This campground sits in AR-01. This member’s public-lands record →
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