Overview
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.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Bbq
(All campsites have Bbq)
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(Majority of the campsites have 1:00 pm)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Drinking Water
(12 of 13 campsites have Drinking Water)
Driveway Entry
(3 of 13 campsites have Driveway Entry)
Firepit
(All campsites have Firepit)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 16)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 8)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(10 of 13 campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(Majority of the campsites have true)
Site Access
(All campsites have Site Acceses)
Water Hookup
(2 of 13 campsites have Water Hookup)
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.
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.
Permitted Equipment
tent-Up to 20ft
vehicle-N/A
camper van-Up to 18ft
pickup camper-Up to 18ft
rv-Up to 20ft
trailer-Up to 20ft
pop up camper-Up to 18ft
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.