Wolf Pen Campground
Federal campground in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Location: Ozark, 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/wolf-pen-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Quiet and peaceful tent camping spot with a 4.6/5 rating from 62 Google reviews. Popular staging point for kayaking trips on the White River, with clean facilities including fire rings and picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: Striped Skunk, Wild Turkey, Great Blue Heron, Queensnake, Common Watersnake, and Midland Watersnake present in the area
Insider tips for Wolf Pen 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 Check water levels on the White River before planning kayaking trips
Skip Wolf Pen Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You prefer guaranteed reservations—first-come, first-served only. You visit outside May-October—seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Wolf Pen Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Horsehead Lake Recreation Area (Clarksville, AR), Redding Campground (Ozark, AR), Ozone Campground (Ozone, AR), Aux Arc (OZARK, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wolf Pen Campground
Cell signal at Wolf Pen Campground (Ozark, 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.
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.
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 entryFirst-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
Check water levels on the White River before planning kayaking trips
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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