Richland Creek Campground

Federal campground in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Location: Witts Springs, 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/richland-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Beautiful remote wilderness location with dense trees and creek swimming/waterfall hiking. Highly rated at 4.7/5 stars with campers praising its pristine natural setting and dark sky designation.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Copperhead, Common Watersnake, and Redbelly Snake present within 8km

Insider tips for Richland Creek Campground: Arrive Friday for better site selection before weekend crowds Campsites 8 and 10 are reportedly favorite spots First-come, first-served only — no reservations; must arrive in person Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for potential QR code payment option

Skip Richland Creek Campground if: You need water hookups — no hookups available and well water testing status uncertain. You require guaranteed site availability — only 1 site total and first-come, first-served. You're visiting outside May through October — campground operates seasonally.

Best time to visit Richland Creek Campground: Friday arrival — Friday arrivals offer more site selection with approximately half the campground available; Saturday tends to fill up. May through October — Campground seasonal operations period.

Nearby campgrounds: Carver Campground (Hasty, AR), Tyler Bend Campground (ST. JOE, AR), Moccasin Gap (Dover, AR), Long Pool Recreation Area (Dover, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Richland Creek Campground

Cell signal at Richland Creek Campground (Witts Springs, 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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Witts Springs, 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 water hookups — no hookups available and well water testing status uncertain✕ You require guaranteed site availability — only 1 site total and first-come, first-served✕ You're visiting outside May through October — campground operates seasonally

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive Friday for better site selection before weekend crowds

Campsites 8 and 10 are reportedly favorite spots

First-come, first-served only

no reservations; must arrive in person

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for potential QR code payment option

Best: Friday arrival

Friday arrivals offer more site selection with approximately half the campground available; Saturday tends to fill up

Best: May through October

Campground seasonal operations period

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: American Black Bear, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Copperhead, Common Watersnake, and Redbelly Snake present within 8km

Location

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N/A· Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Campground entrance

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

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Long Pool Recreation Area

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