White Rock Mountain Recreation Area
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Winslow, AR, AR
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$215 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (317 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Experience nature and adventure at historic White Rock Mountain! This National Forest Recreation Area features three unique and rustic natural stone cabins and a large natural stone lodge built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Each features a stone fireplace new, antique, and original wood furniture handcrafted by the CCC.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/white-rock-mountain-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1930s CCC-built stone cabins and lodge with fireplaces on a scenic mountain offering stunning rim trail views. Google reviewers consistently praise the excellent campsites and easy hiking with panoramic mountain vistas (4.9/5 rating).
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and White-tailed Deer present; venomous Timber Rattlesnake and Eastern Copperhead documented in area. Bald Eagles also sighted.
Insider tips for White Rock Mountain Recreation Area: Book early — federal campground with high demand and only 13 sites Unpaved, uneven road to campground — take slowly, especially in wet conditions Rim trail is approximately 2 miles with dramatic cliff edges — exercise extreme caution
Skip White Rock Mountain Recreation Area if: Seeking full RV hookups — only electric hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. Needing paved access roads. Uncomfortable with exposed cliff edges on hiking trails.
Best time to visit White Rock Mountain Recreation Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as a known issue..
Nearby campgrounds: Shores Lake Recreation Area (Mulberry, AR), Redding Campground (Ozark, AR), Aux Arc (OZARK, AR), Wolf Pen Campground (Ozark, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at White Rock Mountain Recreation Area
Cell signal at White Rock Mountain Recreation Area (Winslow, AR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Experience nature and adventure at historic White Rock Mountain! This National Forest Recreation Area features three unique and rustic natural stone cabins and a large natural stone lodge built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Each features a stone fireplace new, antique, and original wood furniture handcrafted by the CCC.
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 entryBook early
federal campground with high demand and only 13 sites
Unpaved, uneven road to campground
take slowly, especially in wet conditions
Rim trail is approximately 2 miles with dramatic cliff edges
exercise extreme caution
Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as a known issue.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Interstate 40 at Mulberry, Arkansas, take exit 24, turn north onto Arkansas 215 and continue for approximately 12.3 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 1505 toward Shores Lake/White Rock and follow for approx. 5.3 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 1505 and follow for approx. 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 1505 and follow for 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 1535 and continue for approximately 0.5 miles to White Rock Mountain. For alternative direc
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- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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