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Long Pool Recreation Area

usfs · AR

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Long Pool Recreation Area lies along beautiful Big Piney Creek, a wild and scenic river, and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities: camping, picnicking, swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Big Piney, a nationally designated a Scenic and Recreational River, offers visitors a variety of recreational experiences. A large natural pool, steep rock bluffs, and captivating forests are just a few examples of the natural beauty surrounding this recreation area. One camping loop offers 19 camping sites with water & electrical hook-ups and accommodates Large RV's. This camping loop is open year round. Long Pool Recreation Area is located within the Piney Creeks Wildlife Management Area, which provides hunting opportunities for many types of game during open seasons

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • trailhead

    Fairview Trailhead

    14 mi
  • attraction

    Big Piney Overlook

    1.4 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    14 mi

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.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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