Springhill
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — BARLING · Arkansas · John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake |
| Location | BARLING · Arkansas · John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake · 35.34111, -94.29694 · Map |
| Sites | 50 public sites counted from the federal listing — 41 standard electric; 3 standard nonelectric; 3 group shelter electric; 2 group shelter nonelectric; 1 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 46 of 50 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 42 of 50 sites Sewer hookups at 1 of 50 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 50 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 113 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 45 sites · 30 ft: 45 sites · 35 ft: 40 sites · 40 ft: 37 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 3:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 53 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 5 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 479-452-4598 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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, from the listing
From Barling, Arkansas, take SR-59 north for 1.5 miles and follow signs into campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — Springhill
BARLING · Arkansas · John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | BARLING · Arkansas · John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 46 |
| Max RV | Up to 113 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 50 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232710 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.