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Bard Springs Introduce

Bard Springs, categorized under Campgrounds & RV Parks, is located at Forest Service Road 38, Umpire, AR 71971. You can contact them at (501) 321-5202 or +1 501-321-5202.

This campground offers a natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Prior to significant storm damage in 2020, Bard Springs was known for its beautiful, forested environment and spaced-out camping sites. The area provides access to outdoor activities and features like Blaylock creek.

Currently, Bard Springs has experienced considerable damage from a severe storm. The camping area suffered the most, with many trees downed and damage to the Adirondack shelters. The drive into the camping area is also currently obstructed by fallen trees. The day-use area remains relatively intact, while trails and paths have been blocked.

Customer reviews highlight the campground's former beauty and potential. Visitors have praised the area's natural charm and the feeling of being immersed in the forest. Many hope for its restoration. Due to the storm damage, the area is effectively "closed" for the time being. However, the day-use area is still accessible.

It is uncertain when or if the campground will be fully restored, especially considering the impact of COVID-19 related restrictions. However, the area holds promise for those seeking a natural camping experience in Arkansas. Please contact the provided phone numbers for the most up-to-date information on the status of the campground.

Location

ArkansasPolk CountyUmpireForest Service Road 38

Bard SpringsBard Springs

Forest Service Road 38, Umpire, AR 71971, USA

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Customer Reviews

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46 reviews
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Andrew Smith
May 09, 2023

Wonderful place to visit and see,I wish I had seen this gem when it was in full glory , before the flood. I had the pleasure to camp in the upper area before the tornado hit it and hope to see this place cleaned up and available for campers again soon. Lots to see and do in the area

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Joseph B
Jul 23, 2020

I'm going to rate this 5 stars based on previous experiences with the area, but it is pretty much "closed" right now due to storm damage. There are two entrances into the area, the first that you would come to if coming into the area from the direction of Shady Lake is the day-use only area. The second entrance is a bit further down and is where the camping sites and shelters are located. It is important to note, however, that sometime in the first half of 2020 (I believe), a bad storm came through the area and knocked down A LOT of trees, and much of the former beauty of this area was demolished. Several of the Adirondack shelters have had their roofs torn off while others have trees lying on them that have utterly destroyed them. The drive into the area is completely blocked by more than one massive tree that have fallen into the roadway. The best way, otherwise, to explain how many trees have fallen is that once you got past the informational billboard on the camping side, the canopy of trees were thick enough that at night, you could barely see any stars. Now, the camping area has one of the most open clearings and views of the sky anywhere within a few miles. The camping portion of the area was hit the hardest, while most of the day-use only area is still intact. Many of the trails and paths leading to other parts of the area and Blaylock creek are blocked by massive trees. It's probably too soon after the storms to say for sure whether or not this area will be cleared and repaired, especially with all of the COVID-19 related restrictions, but it was a beautiful spot before with plenty of camping sites that were reasonably spaced out. It had basic needs met while still retaining enough of the feel that you were still out in the middle of the forest. I really hope that this will eventually return to its former glory.

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Sims HD
May 30, 2023

Sad to see that the 2020 storm damage hasn't been repaired yet and that camping is still closed. But it's still a beautiful place for sure.

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Josh Bellamy
May 10, 2021

This was a very nice campground prior to tornado damage. The shelters are pretty much all damaged and inaccessible. It looks like some work (heavy machinery) is ongoing at the sites and pavilion directly next to springs.

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Tommy Covey
Jul 31, 2023

Closed up campground that really should be reopened. Beautiful old rock bathhouse that makes for great photos along with two man made damns with cascading falls.

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