Camp ObserverSpringhill
The “A” Area at Springhill Park, including Group Shelters 1,2, and 5 will be temporarily closed to the public from Monday, June 8th, 2026, to Monday, September 21st, 2026.
This closure is necessary for contractors to upgrade the electric to 50 amp for all campsites and to repave and apply new line striping to all roadways, campsites, and parking areas in that section of the park. The closure will allow the work to be completed safely and efficiently, while accounting for potential weather delays.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve the park facilities.
Jun 8, 2026 – Sep 22, 2026
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.Directions
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