Barkshed Campground

Federal campground in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Location: Fifty Six, AR, AR

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/barkshed-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable camping at $20/night with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. Open May through October for seasonal outdoor access.

Wildlife alert: Yellow-throated Vireo, Northern Map Turtle, Prairie Racerunner, and Prairie Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Barkshed Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Only 1 site available, so plan accordingly No hookups available at this location

Skip Barkshed Campground if: You need RV hookups. You're visiting outside May through October seasonal closure. You prefer larger campgrounds with multiple site options.

Best time to visit Barkshed Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Gunner Pool Campground (Fifty Six, AR), Blanchard Springs Recreation Area (Mountain View, AR), Dam - Quarry (MOUNTAIN HOME, AR), Buffalo Point (YELVILLE, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Barkshed Campground

Cell signal at Barkshed Campground (Fifty Six, AR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Barkshed Campground

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Fifty Six, AR, AR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups✕ You're visiting outside May through October seasonal closure✕ You prefer larger campgrounds with multiple site options

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Only 1 site available, so plan accordingly

No hookups available at this location

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Yellow-throated Vireo, Northern Map Turtle, Prairie Racerunner, and Prairie Lizard documented in the area.

Location

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N/A· Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ozark-St. Francis National Forests fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Ozark-St. Francis National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Barkshed Campground cost per night?+
Barkshed Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Barkshed Campground open?+
Barkshed Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Barkshed Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Barkshed Campground?+
Barkshed Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Barkshed Campground?+
Barkshed Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Barkshed Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Barkshed Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Barkshed Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Barkshed Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Buffalo Point

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