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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. Water available seasonally from April to November
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 2.4 mi
trailhead
Bad Branch Trailhead
- 2.8 mi
attraction
Blanchard Springs Caverns
- 6.6 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: UNNAMED in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- AR
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

