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Barkshed Recreation Area

Ozark National Forest · Fifty-Six, AR

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  • Address:Fifty-Six, AR
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Barkshed is a primitive camp near a clear mountain stream. It was the old "Barkshed Forest Camp" and was the show-off place for visitors to the forest. The picnic pavilion at the top of the hill was used for many such events.Campground and Day-Use Area Rules

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Trails at Ozark National Forest

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Koen Interpretive Trail

Arkansas

0.3 mi33 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Mg Gap Hollow Loop B

Arkansas

0.4 mi

Mg High Mtn Loop C

Arkansas

1.1 mi46 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Syllamo Bike Trail - Jacks Bra

Arkansas

1.2 mi302 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Redding Loop East-Oht Spurs

Arkansas

4.6 mi879 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Mg High Mtn Loop A

Arkansas

1.2 mi131 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Barkshed Recreation Area

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Steele Falls Trail

Steele Falls Trail

Arkansas

2.6 mi584 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
North Sylamore Creek Trail

North Sylamore Creek Trail

Arkansas

22.8 mi5,249 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Syllamo Bike Trail-Bad Branch

Arkansas

12.0 mi620 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

North Sycamore Creek Spur

Arkansas

0.2 mi
Trail
Blanchard Caverns Wild Cave Tour

Blanchard Caverns Wild Cave Tour

Arkansas

0.9 mi207 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Jacks Branch Connector

Arkansas

0.3 mi46 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

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