Scenic 25-acre lake in remote mountain setting.The Civilian Conservation Corps
developed the Shady Lake Recreation Area in 1937. The Shady Lake Trail
traverses Saline Creek, passes the historic Shady Lake Dam, and continues
along the eastern edge of the campground. The trail is ideal for day hiking.
Mountain bikers may also use the trail.

**Overview:**

The campground is made up of four camping loops, with 51 campsites, ranging in
amenities of no services to campsites with electric and water services
provided. Bathhouses with warm showers and flush toilets. Day use hosts a
swimming site, picnic pavilions, restrooms, picnic tables with BBQ grills and
a 3-mile hiking trail that follows the shoreline of Shady Lake. Campsites can
accommodate RV's up to 32-feet in length. Shady Lake is located approximately
40 miles west of Glenwood, Arkansas, and 45 southeast of Mena, Arkansas.

Scenic 25-acre lake in remote mountain setting.The Civilian Conservation Corps developed the Shady Lake Recreation Area in 1937. The Shady Lake Trail traverses Saline Creek,&nbsp;passes the historic Shady Lake Dam, and&nbsp;continues along the eastern edge of the campground. The trail is ideal for day hiking. Mountain bikers may also use the trail.Overview:The campground is made up of four camping loops, with 51&nbsp;campsites, ranging in amenities of no services to campsites with electric and water services provided. Bathhouses with warm showers and flush toilets. Day use hosts a swimming site, picnic pavilions, restrooms, picnic tables with BBQ grills and a 3-mile hiking trail that follows the shoreline of Shady Lake. Campsites can accommodate RV&#39;s up to 32-feet in length. Shady Lake is located approximately 40 miles west of Glenwood, Arkansas, and 45 southeast of Mena, Arkansas.

* Day use/swim area - $5/vehicle or $2/person for bus, walking or biking
  * Group picnic shelter - $5/vehicle 
  * Campground: 
    * Single sites- $15/night
    * Single sites w/ electric- $20/night
    * Single sites w/ electic and sewer- $25/night (Site #C22)
    * Double sites w electric- $40/night (Site #D14)

Bird's eye view of the campground

Shady Lake

Small campground with Adirondack-type shelters in a remote mountain setting on
a small scenic stream. It provides a good site for a base camp for hikers in
the Caney Creek Wilderness.

Small campground with Adirondack-type shelters in a remote mountain setting on a small scenic stream. It&nbsp;provides a good site for a base camp for hikers in the Caney Creek Wilderness.

Day Use Area: No Charge (Gate closed, walk-in only)

Bard Springs Recreation Area

The Sugar Creek Multi-Use Trail is a network of looping trails that winds over
various types of terrain and through a variety of tree types. Connecting loops
offer users an opportunity to explore exciting outdoor opportunities.  The
Sugar Creek Multi Use Recreation Trail offers motorcycle, 4-wheeler, utility
vehicle, horse, bicycle, and foot travel enthusiasts approximately 30 miles of
rustic, scenic, historic and picturesque travel ways.  The difficulty level
ranges from easy to more difficult, with most of the trail being easy to
moderate difficulty.

The Sugar Creek Multi-Use Trail is a network of looping trails that winds over various types of terrain and through a variety of tree types. Connecting loops offer users an opportunity to explore exciting outdoor opportunities. &nbsp;The Sugar Creek Multi Use Recreation Trail offers motorcycle, 4-wheeler, utility vehicle, horse, bicycle, and foot travel enthusiasts approximately 30 miles of rustic, scenic, historic and picturesque travel ways.&nbsp; The difficulty level ranges from easy to more difficult, with most of the trail being easy to moderate difficulty.&nbsp;

Sugar Creek Multiuse

Featuring high mountain vistas, the trail leads the rider through an array of
areas, including scenic Gap Creek and Board Camp Creek. The trail continues
through a forest of large pines and hardwoods before passing the unique
2-footed oak tree and an abandoned mine shaft. The trail loops are connected
to accommodate riders who want to vary the length of their trips.

Wolf Pen Gap Trail Map and Information

Geo-referenced trail map of the Wolf Pen Gap trail system.

Link to the Wolf Pen Gap Trail map on Avenza

Featuring high mountain vistas, the trail leads the rider through an array of areas, including scenic Gap Creek and Board Camp Creek. The trail continues through a forest of large pines and hardwoods before passing the unique 2-footed oak tree and an abandoned mine shaft. The trail loops are connected to accommodate riders who want to vary the length of their trips.<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5212722.pdf">Wolf Pen Gap Trail Map and Information</a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1000893.pdf">Geo-referenced trail map of the Wolf Pen Gap trail system.</a><a href="https://www.avenzamaps.com/maps/817730/wolf-pen-trail-complex-ouachita-national-forest">Link to the Wolf Pen Gap Trail map on Avenza</a> &nbsp;

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