Springhill
Campers come here for boating, birding and relaxing. Avid mountain bikers enjoy the Springhill Park Mountain Bike Trail, a 10-mile "fast" trail where experienced bikers race frequently. The trail is also a designated National Recreation Trail.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 41 |
| Standard, no hookups | 3 |
| group shelter electric | 3 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 2 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 113 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
50 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | A | Electric | Back-in | 53 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A03 | A | Electric | Back-in | 42 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A04 | A | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A05 | A | Electric | Back-in | 49 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A06 | A | Electric | Back-in | 39 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A07 | A | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A08 | A | Electric | Back-in | 48 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A09 | A | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A10 | A | Electric | Back-in | 46 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A11 | A | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 113 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites GS1, GS2, GS3, GS4 and 1 more are listed accessible |
Springhill Park offers several spacious sites with electric hookups, along with four large group picnic shelters. Additional amenities include showers, a dump station, playground and boat ramps.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Barling, Arkansas, take SR-59 north for 1.5 miles and follow signs into campground.
| Nearest town | Barling, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.3411° N, 94.2969° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Bass Pro Shops ↗ | 4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Victory Lane Motors ↗ | 16.7 mi |
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Springhill Park Campground Hammerschmidt Lake, AR
Worth a stop
The Fort Smith Museum of History is located about 20 minutes away.
- 0.2 miSpringhill Day Use ↗Day use
- 9.8 miClear Creek Day Use Pass ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
Ouachita National Forest begins about 12.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.5 miOuachita 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Maness SchoolhouseBuilding · Barling · 3.7 mi
- Dr. Neil Crow Sr., HouseBuilding · Fort Smith · 5.1 mi
- United Hebrew Congregation Tilles Memorial TempleBuilding · Fort Smith · 5.2 mi
Natural features
John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake is on the James W. Trimble Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River. Some campsites line the river while others sit between the lake and Massard Creek. Bottomland hardwood timber banks, steep bluffs and open agricultural fields create the scenery.
Recreation
Year-round fishing for catfish, bream, crappie and white and largemouth bass is fantastic in the fertile waters of the Arkansas. From late fall until early spring, the tailwaters immediately below the lock and dam boasts some of the best sauger fishing in the country.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Springhill?
Sites at Springhill are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Springhill?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Springhill have?
53 sites, including 41 standard sites with power, 3 standard sites without power, 3 group shelter electric, and 2 group shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Springhill?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Springhill have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Springhill?
Additional amenities include showers, a dump station, playground and boat ramps.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Springhill?
Yes, pets are allowed at Springhill. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Springhill?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Springhill?
Sites GS1, GS2, GS3, and GS4 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 5 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Springhill?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Springhill?
Year-round fishing for catfish, bream, crappie and white and largemouth bass is fantastic in the fertile waters of the Arkansas. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Springhill?
Barling, Arkansas. The Fort Smith Museum of History is located about 20 minutes away.
Source: Getting there