Spring Lake Recreation Area
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ozark National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 525 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
- 1 bookable site
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 3 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
4 campsites at Spring Lake 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
35.15037, -93.42455 · 35°9'1.3"N 93°25'28.4"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 4.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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More photos
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Common questions about Spring Lake Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Spring Lake Recreation Area?
- Yes, Spring Lake Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Spring Lake Recreation Area have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Also listed by
Spring Lake Recreation Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Spring Lake Recreation Area's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Campground - $15/site/day. Day Use - $4/vehicle/day. Day Use Boat Ramp- $4.00/day (Boat ramp free on west side of lake). Two pavilions available for rent
Restrictions:
- Boating- "no wake" restrictions at all times.
Camping near Spring Lake Recreation Area
- Sorghum Hollow 8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Shoal Bay 11 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cove Lake Recreation Area 12.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Outlet Area 13.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Waveland Park 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sunlight Bay 15.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Old Post Road 16.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Carter Cove 16.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Carden Point 18.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Piney Bay 18.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Huckleberry Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area 4.9 mi · Facility
- Fourche Mountain Recreation Area 17.6 mi · Campground
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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