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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

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    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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    Campground entrance

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

    Carver Campground

    Hasty, AR

    From $16/night

    Tyler Bend Campground

    ST. JOE, AR

    From $20/night

    Moccasin Gap

    Dover, AR

    From $20/night

    Long Pool Recreation Area

    Dover, AR

    From $20/night

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