White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Experience nature and adventure at historic White Rock Mountain! This National Forest Recreation Area features three unique and rustic natural stone cabins and a large natural stone lodge built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Each features a stone fireplace new, antique, and original wood furniture handcrafted by the CCC. Wind, rain and natural elements had caused the deterioration of the buildings over the years. In 1987 a volunteer group, Friends of White Rock, began a project to renovate the historic structures. With a lot of commitment and hard work, the lodge and cabins were restored to their original state in 1991. White Rock Mountain also offers nine primitive family camping sites. These easily accessible shaded campsites include tents pads, fire rings, grills, picnic tables and access to restrooms and water. Small RVs or pop-up campers can be accommodated at a few sites.

The grounds at White Rock Mountain are open year-round. There is a gravel parking area, clean vault toilets, and eight family picnic units with grills and tables. The facility features four CCC crafted shelters along the White Rock Rim Trail that offer spectacular views. Overnight parking for the Ozark Highlands Trail access is available onsite.

The lodge and three cabins are available for rent at White Rock Mountain. The lodge and cabins have electricity and running water. All units are equipped with bathrooms and a full kitchen. Each kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, crock pot, dishes, cooking utensils, and cooking pots and pans. The furnishings feature new, antique, and original CCC furnishings. Each building has a large private patio with a charcoal grill and fire pit. There is no air conditioning; the stone lodge and cabins stay cool in the summer months. Heat is provided by wood burning stoves during the winter and firewood is provided. Linens, towels and bedding are not provided. Guests should pack food, towels, pillows, blankets or sleeping bags, and all other necessary overnight supplies.

There are nine family campsites at White Rock. The sites do not have electric or water hookups. Sites are equipped with tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings, grills and lantern poles. There is access to drinking water and an accessible vault toilet within close proximity to all sites. Firewood is available for purchase onsite.

Visit the onsite General Store for information, souvenirs, snacks, pizza, beverages, maps, firewood and other backcountry supplies.

Notifications and Alerts

ROAD DETOUR: If you plan to travel North from I-40 (Exit 24), please follow the detour signs posted in Fern. Or you may take the Alma/71B exit, travel North to Mountainburg, then head East on Old Locke Rd to Hurricane Creek Road to get to White Rock. Please call 479-369-4128 if you need assistance. Thank you!

Need to Know

ROAD DETOUR - If you plan to travel North from I-40 (Exit 24), please follow the detour signs posted in Fern. Or you may take the Alma/71B exit, travel North to Mountainburg, then head East on Old Locke Rd to Hurricane Creek Road to get to White Rock. Please call 479-369-4128 if you need assistance. Thank you!
For general information please call 479-369-4128, Monday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or visit whiterockmountain.com .
- Campground Check-in: 1:00PM - 7:00PM - Cabin Check-In: 3:00PM - 7:00PM
- You must call 479-369-4128 the DAY OF ARRIVAL to arrange for a late check-in or to hold your site or cabin if you are not arriving on your scheduled day. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of reservation and/or a $20 no show fee.
- Check-out for all sites is 11am. Failure to do so will result in an extra nights fee.
- The Primary Guest will be required to sign a waiver at the time of check-in. If your party is arriving early you must email: whiterockrecreation@gmail.com with their names to allow access prior to your arrival. The Primary Guest will still need to check-in upon arrival.
DANGER! High Cliff Area! Hike at your own risk. Children MUST be strictly supervised at all times.
DAY-USE: Picnic areas and shelters are for day use only, open from sunrise to sunset. There is a day use fee of $3.00 per vehicle. Guests with Cabin or Campsite reservations do not pay the $3.00 fee.
PETS: Pets are allowed in the recreation area and campground, they must remain on a leash at all times. CABIN PET DEPOSIT: $200 CASH ONLY, fully refundable, is required for pets in the Cabins. Required at time of check-in. Failure to pay will result in a $200 fine. View the pet policy here: https://www.whiterockmountain.com/pet-policy
WILDLIFE: Wildlife area, keep all food & trash properly secured especially when you are away from your site. DO NOT feed the bears/wildlife.
CABIN AMENITIES: The Lodge/Cabins are fully furnished, guests must bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Please visit whiterockmountain.com for full details and photos of each cabin.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a strict limit on guests per Cabin or Campsite, exceeding the limit will terminate your stay immediately. Campground guests are not allowed to use the Cabin amenities.

NO EV charging available at this time.
OHV USE: OHV use is not permitted within the park. Any guest that brings OHV's must keep them on the trailer and must trailer them to approved OHV trail heads for use. We are more than happy to help with directions.
HUNTING: No hunting, cleaning, nor remains disposal allowed within the 58 acre White Rock Mountain Recreation Area. Please review Ozark-St. Francis hunting information here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/osfnf/recreation/hunting
STORE: The General Store/Office offers souvenirs, HOT pizza, snacks, charcoal, lighter fluid, beverages, ice, ice-cream, firewood ($8+tax, delivered), trail maps, and other supplies. The nearest grocery store and gas station is approximately 1 hour away, please plan accordingly. For a list of grocery stores and excellent restaurants please visit: https://www.whiterockmountain.com/faq
FIREWOOD: Firewood is available to purchase at the White Rock General Store. $8+tax for a large bundle, delivered to your site. Orders must be placed by 5pm for delivery, PLEASE call ahead and order if you will be arriving after 5pm. Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal. Visit dontmovefirewood.org
IMPORTANT: For navigation PLEASE use Google Maps ONLY. Enter "White Rock Mountain Recreation Area" for the most accurate directions. DO NOT use your vehicles GPS for navigation. Please call 479-369-4128 for assistance.
Quiet hours are 24/7. Rowdiness, loud music, abusive language, drunkeness, and possession or use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited. GENERATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
YOU MUST keep your campsite and cabin clean and orderly at all times. Excessive filth will result in a $250 cleaning fee.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Recreation.gov charges customers a $10.00 cancellation fee, and they also keep the reservation fee. You will forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or campsite reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. The only reason that justifies a fully or partially refunded cancellation/early departure is ice and snow that make the roads impassible. Rain, cold, heat, NOR ANY OTHER REASON, including a personal emergency, temproary utility disruption, etc will warrant a fully refunded cancellation within 14 days of your stay or an early departure refund.
TRASH POLICY: THE CAMPGROUND is STRICTLY pack it in, pack it out. Trash service is (unfortunately) not available in our area, please keep that in mind when packing. Be prepared to take your trash home or to the nearest gas station/recycling center. Thank you!

Natural Features

White Rock Mountain is 2,309 feet above sea level and received its name from the appearance of the lichen on the sheer bluffs that appear white from a distance. Guests at White Rock can enjoy incredible scenic views from the lodge, cabins, campground and bluffs. The forest is home to a large variety of wildlife including deer, bear, bald eagles, turkey and more. In the fall season White Rock Mountain offers unrivaled opportunities for taking in the bright red, orange and yellow autumn foliage that sweeps across the Ozark National Forest. The forest around White Rock is also a waterfall hunter's paradise featuring several great falls located in the surrounding area.

Nearby Attractions

Ozark Highlands Trail, Shores Lake Recreation Area, National Scenic Mulberry River, Mill Creek and other ATV Trails, Waterfalls, Scenic Drives, Mountain Biking, Wineries (Altus, AR) and more.

Recreation

White Rock Mountain is the hub of several national forest hiking trail systems including the easy 2 mile trail around the mountain top rim, the 17 mile Shores Lake/White Rock loop trail, and the renowned 170 mile Ozark Highlands Trail. Other recreational activities include swimming, boating (non-motorized) or fishing at Shores Lake Recreation Area; swimming, floating or fishing the National Scenic Mulberry River; Mill Creek and other National Forest ATV trails; mountain biking, hunting and more.

Changes & Cancellations

Rules & Reservation Policies As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov, there are standard policies that apply to most locations of which you should be aware. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many exceptions, so it is best to review reservation information listed on individual facility pages for those policies and procedures that pertain to your specific locations. Booking Window For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility. Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.

Contact Information

Mailing

21923 Bowles Gap Rd Winslow AR 72959

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 479-369-4128

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Driving Directions

From Interstate 40 at Mulberry, Arkansas, take exit 24, turn north onto Arkansas 215 and continue for approximately 12.3 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 1505 toward Shores Lake/White Rock and follow for approx. 5.3 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 1505 and follow for approx. 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 1505 and follow for 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 1535 and continue for approximately 0.5 miles to White Rock Mountain. For alternative directions and/or GPS navigation enter "White Rock Mountain Recreation Area" into Google Maps. If you need further assistance with directions, please call us at (479) 369-4128.

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