Long Pool Recreation Area

Federal campground in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Location: Dover, 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/long-pool-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.

Clear, shallow water ideal for families with children. Well-maintained facilities with fire rings and picnic tables rated 4.7/5 stars by 475 campers.

Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth and Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also Blue Grosbeak, Louisiana Waterthrush, Brown Thrasher, Scarlet Tanager, Prairie Lizard, and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

Insider tips for Long Pool Recreation Area: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for site payment Unmarked upper falls trail available for hiking

Skip Long Pool Recreation Area if: Need hookups — no hookups available. Need advance reservations — first-come, first-served only. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Seeking multi-site camping — only 1 tent site available.

Best time to visit Long Pool Recreation Area: May - October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Moccasin Gap (Dover, AR), Piney Bay (LONDON, AR), Ozone Campground (Ozone, AR), Spadra (Clarksville, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Long Pool Recreation Area

Cell signal at Long Pool Recreation Area (Dover, 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.

CamperWatch
CamperWatch›AR›Long Pool Recreation Area
Long Pool Recreation Area — photo 1
Long Pool Recreation Area — photo 2
Long Pool Recreation Area — photo 3
Federal campground in Ozark-St. Francis National ForestsLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

Long Pool Recreation Area

Share:
Dover, AR, AR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

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.

Best for:CampersNature loversFamiliesSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

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:✕ Need hookups — no hookups available✕ Need advance reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ Seeking multi-site camping — only 1 tent site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to claim a site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for site payment

Unmarked upper falls trail available for hiking

Best: May - October

Campground operates seasonally May through October 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: Northern Cottonmouth and Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also Blue Grosbeak, Louisiana Waterthrush, Brown Thrasher, Scarlet Tanager, Prairie Lizard, and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

Location

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

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
Dates full? Get an availability alert
FAQ
How much does Long Pool Recreation Area cost per night?+
What season is Long Pool Recreation Area open?+
Does Long Pool Recreation Area have hookups?+
All 7 questions →

Nearby Campgrounds

Moccasin Gap

Dover, AR

From $20/night

Piney Bay

LONDON, AR

From $16/night

Ozone Campground

Ozone, AR

From $20/night

Spadra

Clarksville, AR

From $22/night

Own a campground nearby?

List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

List your campground →
$20 /nightNo booking fees
+TRIPCheck availability