Richland Creek Recreation Area
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About This Campground
This area has a small picturesque mountain stream with waterfalls, rocks, and bluffs. There is access to the Richland Creek Wilderness Area. 11 family camping units. Because of very rough roads, visitors are not encouraged to take camping trailers to Richland Creek. Campground and Day-Use Area…
About This Campground
This area has a small picturesque mountain stream with waterfalls, rocks, and bluffs. There is access to the Richland Creek Wilderness Area. 11 family camping units. Because of very rough roads, visitors are not encouraged to take camping trailers to Richland Creek. Campground and Day-Use Area Rules
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Features
For Campers
Add Camper Info- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
Add Vehicle Info- Sanitary Dump
Access
- Drive InPark next to your campsite
- Walk InPark in a lot, walk to your campsite
- Hike InHike a trail to your campsite
TravelerNice campground to Get Away From It All
I've camped here many times in the past 4 years. Initially camping was free (no fee required). The past few times (in 2020) the fee had been reinstated and was $10 per day. An additional vault toilet had been added as well as other upgrades like very nice fire pits.
A short section of the south…
TravelerVery Nice Firepits with a rotatable cooking grill.
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ScoutSecluded Beauty
Quick single night trip out during the week in mid September.
I ended up staying at a dispersed spot on the way in.. I noticed it on my way to the campground and after circling the tent sites I decided to give it a shot. One of the best spots I've ever camped in. If you're cool with no/a…
ScoutView upstream of the creek after hiking about 50 yards downstream from the dispersed camping spot.
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GuideLots to do
Lots of hiking in the area plenty of waterfalls nearby usually very peaceful
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Location
Richland Creek Recreation Area is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Russellville take Arkansas 7 north for 37 miles to Pelsor, then turn right (east) on Arkansas 16 and go 10 miles, then turn left (north) on Forest Service Road 1205 (gravel)., which is located 1.5 miles south of Ben Hur. Take Forest Service Road 1205 (gravel) north 9 miles to Richland Creek.
Coordinates
35.7962297 N
92.93553775 W
