Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests provide a scenic and peaceful natural setting featuring beautiful mountain and lake views, well-maintained cabins and campgrounds, and friendly, helpful staff. The area offers excellent hiking trails, good fishing spots, and a rustic atmosphere favored by families and nature lovers. Access roads can be steep, rough, or gravel, requiring cautious driving and suitable vehicles. Facilities are generally clean but have some limitations like heating issues in cabins, occasional cleanliness concerns, limited electricity or sewer hookups, and minimal showers in the off-season. Wildlife presence and bug activity are common seasonal considerations. Overall, the forests offer a tranquil and welcoming experience with some rustic challenges.

Friendly and helpful staff

Beautiful scenic views and hiking trails

Clean and well-maintained cabins and campgrounds

Quiet, peaceful, and family-friendly environment

Convenient on-site store and amenities

Rough, steep, or gravel access roads requiring suitable vehicles

Limited electrical hookups and showers, especially off-season

Some cabins experience heating and maintenance issues

Occasional cleanliness and pest concerns in cabins and bathrooms

Wildlife encounters and seasonal bug presence

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Roy L

Campground:Cove Lake Recreation Area

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Be aware that there are no showers or flush toilets at this site. When I book it, the agent on the phone said that there would be showers, but that is not the case.

Maria G

Campground:White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

Loop:White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

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Reviewed a month ago

We drove 13 half to spend our weekend the staff was so courteous and friendly. When I've asked for advice where to go to swimming she recommended us Campbell cemetery and shores lakes. We enjoyed our stayed.The cabin was great doesn't count with AC unit they have plenty of fans,but we are used the hot weather we lived south Texas and enjoy the weather.

Cherie D

Campground:Cove Lake Recreation Area

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We love cove have been going here for years. The ground care takers that have been there the last couple years don’t do a good job at taking care of the camping area. The bathrooms are nasty the fire rings aren’t cleaned. People run generators past 10 because they never come check the area and dogs in the swimming area. They have kids cleaning and taking care of things or pretending too. Even the showers in the men’s bathroom doesn’t work properly. And adults aren’t making sure things are actually being done. Like I said we love Cove the views and the piece and quite when someone generator isn’t running 80% of the time.

Ian L

Campground:White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

Loop:White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Camp host were awesome with their recommendations! Great view at the overlook. Big plus that the water is potable from the spigot.

Richey K

Campground:White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

Loop:White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great place