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Long Pool Recreation Area

in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest

Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
4
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Not published
Paved access
Not published
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Not published
Shade
Not published
Group sites
Not published

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

Long Pool Recreation Area

Long Pool Recreation Area lies along beautiful Big Piney Creek , a wild and scenic river, and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities: camping, picnicking, swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Big Piney, a nationally designated a Scenic and Recreational River, offers visitors a variety of recreational experiences. A large natural pool, steep rock bluffs, and captivating forests are just a few examples of the natural beauty surrounding this recreation area. One camping loop offers 19 camping sites with water & electrical hook-ups. This camping loop is open year round. Long Pool Recreation Area is located within the Piney Creeks Wildlife Management Area, which provides hunting opportunities for many types of game during open seasons. Campground and Day-Use Area Rules

Before you go

Season

Year round

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

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

Hours

Open year-round

Restrictions

Camping trailers allowed, water and electric available, pump station onsite. 50amp service is available. Long Pool Forest Prohibition

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