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BLANCHARD SPRINGS RECREATION AREA

AR · Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

BLANCHARD SPRINGS RECREATION AREA is generally hard to book. Across the 9 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in April (8/10) and eases to its lowest in July (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar6
  4. Apr8
  5. May8
  6. Jun5
  7. Jul4
  8. Aug5
  9. Sep8
  10. Oct8
  11. Nov8
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 2 electric sites
  • 3 water hookups
  • 24 RV sites
  • 3 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 25 ft

Activities: BIKING, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED, SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, CAMPING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING

Location

Where it is