Camp Clearfork
Rustic descendent of the Civilian Conservation Corps days. Small scenic lake. Residential group-use camp available for general public use, family reunions, civic and church groups, scouts, universities, and other large meetings. Other recreation sites within the Caddo/Womble Ranger District
More like this: reservable in Arkansas · tent only in Arkansas
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Contact district office for fee information. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May |
| Forest | Ouachita National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations made through district office at (870) 867-2101. |
| Fees | Contact district office for fee information. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 34.5088° N, 93.3925° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Razorback Camper Sales, Inc. ↗ | 16.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 37.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Video of Camp Clearfork, AR from Cheri H.
Worth a stop
- 8.9 miBrady Mountain Resort And Marina ↗Boat launch
- 10.9 miEcho Canyon Resort And Marina ↗Boat launch
- 11.7 miHighway 27 Fishing Village ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miClearfork Lake ↗0.6 mi trail
- 0.9 miCharlton Trail4.2 mi trail
- 1 miPrayer of the Woods Trail0.7 mi trail
- 3.1 miHickory Nut Vista Trail1.6 mi trail
- 3.6 miHickory Nut Lakeside Trail1.7 mi trail
- 3.9 miLovit - Fire Tower Spur0.3 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Ouachita National Forest.
- inOuachita National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,724,422 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Clearfork?
Sites at Camp Clearfork take reservations. Reservations made through district office at (870) 867-2101. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Camp Clearfork?
Contact district office for fee information.
Source: Forest Service
Is Camp Clearfork open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Camp Clearfork?
Camp Clearfork is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Camp Clearfork is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Charlton Recreation Area (0.8 mi), Crystal Springs (3.2 mi), and Joplin (5.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby