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Nestled cozily in Arkansas’ slice of the Ozark Mountains, Withrow Springs State Park is named after Richard Withrow who established the area’s first grist mill. The reason people flock to visit this park each year, however, is to hike the many trails that lead you to local natural attractions, such as the enormous limestone bluffs that surround the area, mystical bat caves, and the freshwater springs of course!
What makes Withrow Springs State Park a consistently popular destination? The variety of recreational activities that can be found within. Visitors can choose from options such as diving into the seasonal swimming pool, shopping in one of the multiple pavilions, the enticing snack bars, tennis, and basketball courts. Fishing and boating are among the most common activities, and if you and a group want to try floating down the water, the park even offers a shuttle and canoe renting service for you!
Camping at this park is relaxing and pleasant, as most of the campsites are located in more wooded, shaded areas. Primitive sites are first come, first serve, but the park does offer campsites you can reserve, which come fully equipped with hookups and a modern bathhouse.
The trails in this park are a notoriously great experience, and among those is the popular War Eagle Trail. Along this trail visitors will come across one of the only caves in Arkansas open for public viewing. However, this popular cave is temporarily closed. Reach out to park officials for more details.
I got to drop in at Withrow Springs State Park on my way to a conference. This is a hidden gem in Arkansas and a great place to stop for quick visit or to camp and enjoy it a bit longer.
I took an hour (or so) to do some hiking, immersing myself in the ambiance and fresh air. The park offers a variety of trails suitable for all skill levels, so whether you're a seasoned hiker or a beginner, you'll find the perfect path to explore. One of the highlights was the spring water emerging from s small cavern, listening and watching it trickle over a few rocks. I got a few moments to simply listen and enjoy the serenity. The park is also equipped with picnic areas, campsites, and a visitor center.
This is a beautiful destination for a motorcycle ride and picnic. The area is well maintained and the water is nice and cool. This is a place I will return to.
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Very nice park, just visited for the day and found a few good trails! The overlook view was amazing!
What a beautiful place to camp! There's nature trails all around and a look-out spot about 2 miles away. The campground itself is very clean, and there's clean restrooms located in two spots, which is pretty much walking distance from any spot. Sites 1 and 30 are pulled through sites, so there's no need to back the camper up. Sewer, water, and electricity is available at each camper site, the electrical hook up is 30 amp or 50 amp, and each site comes with a fire pit, grill, and tent pad.
I had a blast here a week ago. I left work at lunch it was such a beautiful day. The lady at the visitors center was in a great mood and a joy to talk to. I got a Withrow Springs shirt and hit the trails. My 2 dogs and I had a blast and the place to ourselves. We hiked Dogwood and War Eagle. I need more of this in my life!
