Gunner Pool Recreation Area

Facility · Arkansas ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Ozark National Forest (NF) · Open Access

495 ft
Elevation

The Gunner Pool Recreation Area offers a campground stretching along the scenic North Sylamore Creek. Campsites are shady and private, but have no electrical or water hook-ups. This recreation area is located within the Sylamore Wildlife Management Area. Hunting is permitted anywhere except within developed recreation areas or where otherwise posted. This management area provides hunting for whitetail deer, wild turkey, black bear, squirrel and other game in season. Visitors can access the Sylamore Hiking Trail via a trailhead located within the Gunner Pool campground. Blanchard Springs Caverns is located just minutes away from this recreation area. The White and Buffalo Rivers border the east and west sides of the district, where visitors can enjoy float fishing and canoeing. Camping- 27 campsites with grills, tables, lantern poles and tent pads. Access is by a steep, winding, dirt road, not recommended for large recreation vehicles.

Gunner Pool Recreation Area Guide

Campground and Day-Use Area Rules

The facts

  • Season: Year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

From Mountain View take Arkansas 14 west for 14.2 miles then right on Forest Service Road 1102 (gravel) for 3 miles. Not recommended for large trailers or Recreation Vehicles (RVs)

35.99437, -92.21182 · 35°59'39.7"N 92°12'42.5"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.73.75.35.95.63.74.64.13.84.05.44.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Gunner Pool Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Gunner Pool Recreation Area?
No. Gunner Pool Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Campground - $10/site/day year round. Day-use $3/day.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Gunner Pool Recreation Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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