Overview Download a Springhill park map HERE Springhill Park sits along John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake in the lush, rolling hills of Arkansas. Campers come here for boating, birding and relaxing.Avid mountain bikers enjoy the Springhill Park Mountain Bike Trail, a 10-mile "fast" trail where experienced bikers race freque…
Overview Download a Springhill park map HERE Springhill Park sits along John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake in the lush, rolling hills of Arkansas. Campers come here for boating, birding and relaxing.Avid mountain bikers enjoy the Springhill Park Mountain Bike Trail, a 10-mile "fast" trail where experienced bikers race frequently. The trail is also a designated National Recreation Trail. Recreation Year-round fishing for catfish, bream, crappie and white and largemouth bass is fantastic in the fertile waters of the Arkansas. From late fall until early spring, the tailwaters immediately below the lock and dam boasts some of the best sauger fishing in the country.Facilities Springhill Park offers several spacious sites with electric hookups, along with four large group picnic shelters. Additional amenities include showers, a dump station, playground and boat ramps.Natural Features John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake is on the James W. Trimble Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River. Some campsites line the river while others sit between the lake and Massard Creek. Bottomland hardwood timber banks, steep bluffs and open agricultural fields create the scenery. Nearby Attractions The Fort Smith Museum of History is located about 20 minutes away.
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Park Map — USACEAWESOME MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS — R1S PMOFUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY — R1S PMOCAMPING ON THE SHORES OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER — R1S PMOSPRINGHILL PARK — R1S PMOMODERN HEATED SHOWERS — R1S PMOAWESOME MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS — R1S PMOGROUP CAMPSITE — R1S PMOMOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL MAP — R1S PMOGATE HOUSE — R1S PMOSANITARY DUMP STATION FOR RVS AND CAMPERS — R1S PMO
How to Get There
From Barling, Arkansas, take SR-59 north for 1.5 miles and follow signs into campground.
Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to SPRINGHILL
Heading to SPRINGHILL? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for SPRINGHILL?
No central reservation system listed for SPRINGHILL. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232710) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to SPRINGHILL?
From Barling, Arkansas, take SR-59 north for 1.5 miles and follow signs into campground.
