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Shirley Creek

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Shirley Creek is located in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, featuring forested terrain and flowing waterways. Temperatures in the area range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby, campers can explore the Ouachita National Recreation Trail and Lake Ouachita for outdoor activities.

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Location

Shirley Creek is located in Arkansas

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Directions

From Pencil Bluff, head West on AR Hwy 88 for approx. 6.1 miles. Turn Left onto FR#7991/Shirley Creek Ln and go about ½ mile to the entrance.

Coordinates

34.60800006 N
93.83100067 W

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Reviewed May. 30, 2021

Currently Day Use But People Were Camping

When I visited this campsite, it was a pretty decent drive down a small gravel road, nothing crazy.    I noticed a couple of tents set up at the entrance area but no cars, figuring that people were out exploring I went into the site and quickly noticed the water level was very high.   

Signs were posted that this is currently a day use area, however you could also see on these signs that some of the things mentioned campground, a bit confusing, and obviously why the people were likely set up in tents.    

The area was well shaded and very nicely maintained.   Picnic tables, fire rings, lantern hooks and even pull ins.   However flood warning signs were posted throughout the "camp" and with recent rains, the water level was very near to the top of the bank with visibly covered trees several feet out on the what I assume to be embankment.    This area looked very questionable for camping, so I am not sure if that is why the signs were indicating only day use at this time.   

I looked on the NPS site and this is listed as a campground, so perhaps this is a seasonal campground?   Not sure.  There are vault toilets, kiosks with information and additional things to lead you to believe that people do in fact camp here still.   

I might have taken a chance had it not have been for the rising waters, but better safe than sorry.   Cell service is pretty limited here so I did not feel comfortable staying.

Check the weather ahead of time, check the NPS site and upon visit look at the kiosk to see what it says at the time of your visit.

  • Review photo of Shirley Creek by Crystal C., May 30, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2019

No longer active, but amazing

We stopped at this site after several miles in the ouachita river. The nps map still has it listed as a campground, but there was a sign at the main entrance stating day use only. We camped anyways because we felt comfortable there was no flood risk, which is why it was closed. The view was nice, restrooms were nice, and there were even trashcans.

  • Review photo of Shirley Creek by Kelly C., July 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Shirley Creek by Kelly C., July 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Shirley Creek by Kelly C., July 14, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Shirley Creek have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Shirley Creek does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Shirley Creek?

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