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.

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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:✕ Expecting full hookups — no hookups available✕ Need more than 1 tent site — only 1 site total available✕ Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

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: Big Brown Bat, Wild Turkey, Common Musk Turtle, Northern Map Turtle, and Prairie Racerunner present in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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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 Gunner Pool Campground cost per night?+
Gunner Pool Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Gunner Pool Campground open?+
Gunner Pool Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Gunner Pool Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Gunner Pool Campground?+
Gunner Pool Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Gunner Pool Campground?+
Gunner Pool 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 Gunner Pool Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Gunner Pool Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Gunner Pool Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Gunner Pool Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
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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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Blanchard Springs Recreation Area

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From $20/night

Dam - Quarry

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From $24/night

Buffalo Point

YELVILLE, AR

From $20/night

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