Long Pool Recreation Area
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Big Piney Creek, Arkansas Wild and Scenic River (Scenic) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 540 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
The facts
- Season: Year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 3 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
4 campsites at Long Pool Recreation Area
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
35.54805, -93.16025 · 35°32'53.0"N 93°9'36.9"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Non-Electric $15, Electric & Water $25-40
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Long Pool Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Long Pool Recreation Area?
- Yes, Long Pool Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Long Pool Recreation Area have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Also listed by
Long Pool Recreation Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Long Pool Recreation Area's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Sites with no electricity: $15/site/day Single sites with electricity: $20/site/day Double sites with electricity: $35/site/day Day Use: $3/day/vehicle Pavilion: $35/day
Restrictions:
- Camping trailers allowed, water and electric available, pump station onsite. 50amp service is available. Long Pool Forest Prohibition
Camping near Long Pool Recreation Area
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Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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