Barkshed Recreation Area

Accessible via unpaved forest roads that require careful navigation due to recent storm damage, Barkshed Recreation Area provides primitive camping within Ozark National Forest. The Forest Service facility offers a handful of first-come, first-serve sites including one drive-in option near the creek and approximately four walk-in tent sites located close to a parking area up a short driveway.

Sites feature metal fire rings and dirt-and-grass surfaces with some shade trees, though one tent site sits on uneven ground. Two clean vault toilets serve the campground, but no potable water is available. The recreation area provides access to North Sylamore Creek Trail and includes a swimming hole by the creek. Cell service varies by carrier, with Starlink connectivity possible but no AT&T or T-Mobile coverage. For additional options, campers can explore campgrounds near Ozark National Forest or visit nearby Gunner Pool Recreation Area.

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Location

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Barkshed Recreation Area is located in Arkansas

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

36.019306 N
92.249028 W

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
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    Verizon
    No Coverage
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    AT&T
    No Coverage

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T
    No Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Toilets

Contact

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Reviewed Oct. 12, 2025

Mostly walkin tent sites

Visited here on Oct 7, 2025. Did not camp here. There are a handful of first-come, first-serve primitive sites. I only saw one drive-in site down near the creek. There are about 4 walk-in tent sites up a driveway into a parking area. The walk-in sites are close to the parking area. One site, which is not quite level, has a picnic table. The walk-in sites have metal fire rings. There are 2 clean vault toilets with tp at the campground. No potable water. The tent sites have a dirt and grass surface. There are a few shade trees. Starlink connectivity is possible. No AT&T and T-Mobile service. Nice swimming hole down by the creek. Access to the North Sylamore Creek Trail is at this recreation area. Note that the unpaved forest road approaching the recreation area from highway 14 is sketchy in spots due to Spring storm damage. Sections were being regraded during my visit. Low clearance, 2wd passenger vehicles can make it, but should tread carefully. Also note that, due to storm damage, Tie Ridge Road between Barkshed and Gunner Pool Road was only open to 4x4 vehicles at the time of my visit.

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  • Review photo of Barkshed Recreation Area by Fred S., October 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Barkshed Recreation Area by Fred S., October 12, 2025
  • Review photo of Barkshed Recreation Area by Fred S., October 12, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Barkshed Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Barkshed Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Barkshed Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.