Gunner Pool 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/gunner-pool-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Gunner Pool Campground offers a peaceful swimming and hiking destination with clear water and well-maintained facilities. Google reviews praise its beauty, cleanliness, and scenic surroundings with flowers and dog-friendly trails.
Wildlife alert: Big Brown Bat, Wild Turkey, Common Musk Turtle, Northern Map Turtle, and Prairie Racerunner present in the area
Insider tips for Gunner Pool Campground: First-come, first-served basis only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Well-maintained dirt road access to the campground
Skip Gunner Pool Campground if: Expecting full hookups — no hookups available. Need more than 1 tent site — only 1 site total available. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Gunner Pool Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Blanchard Springs Recreation Area (Mountain View, AR), Barkshed Campground (Fifty Six, AR), Dam - Quarry (MOUNTAIN HOME, AR), Buffalo Point (YELVILLE, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gunner Pool Campground
Cell signal at Gunner Pool 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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served basis only
arrive early to secure a site
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment
Well-maintained dirt road access to the campground
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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