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Big Brushy

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Big Brushy is located near Pencil Bluff in the Ouachita National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with trails and streams. Nearby attractions include Lake Ouachita and the Ouachita Mountains, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

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LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BY

Washita Primitive Camping Area

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Crystal Campground

32 min away

Drive Time

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1 hr 1 min from Hot Springs, AR
1 hr 19 min from Fort Smith, AR
1 hr 46 min from Little Rock, AR
2 hrs 18 min from Texarkana, TX

Location

Big Brushy is located in Arkansas

Directions

Six miles northwest of Pencil Bluff, AR on U.S. 270.

Coordinates

34.68481733 N
93.81185275 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
Group
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Phone Service
Toilets
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Reviewed May. 28, 2023

Big Brushy creek campground

This campground has 4 camp sites which accommodate tent, or rooftop tent. There are no hookups. Very quiet little campground, however you are just off the highway and will have road noise. The Big Brushy Creek is right beside the campground and has several walking trails down to the creek. This creek floods quickly and there are signs located through the park indicating it is a flash flood area, so be aware.

Month of VisitMay